BYD announced that cumulative deliveries of its Smart Driving Edition vehicles have exceeded one million units, underlining its increased focus on software development this year.
The milestone, disclosed in a post on the company’s official Weibo account, reflects growing adoption of BYD’s proprietary “God’s Eye” smart driving systems across its product lineup. The company also revealed it is preparing to launch what it describes as its largest over-the-air (OTA) software update to date, aimed at enhancing safety and driver assistance functionality. No additional technical details were provided.
In February, BYD introduced Smart Driving Editions across 21 models, including the entry-level Seagull, which is priced from RMB 69,800 ($9,730). The rollout marked a shift toward advanced software integration, with the Smart Driving Edition now representing the majority of its current lineup. The company has offered discounts to phase out inventory of older, non-smart variants.
The God’s Eye platform includes three system tiers. The flagship God’s Eye A system, known as DiPilot 600, incorporates three LiDAR sensors and is deployed in models under BYD’s high-end Yangwang brand. The mid-tier DiPilot 300 system with one or two LiDAR units is used in vehicles under the Denza marque and other premium models. The base-level DiPilot 100 system relies solely on a visual camera solution and is designed for more budget-conscious BYD offerings.
BYD reported NEV sales of 382,585 units in June, its highest monthly total so far this year. First-half 2025 sales reached 2.15 million units, a 33.04% increase from the same period in 2024, according to figures released earlier this month.