Hesai Technology is expanding its partnership with Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD. The companies will integrate Hesai’s lidar systems into more than 10 BYD models scheduled for mass production in 2025. The lidar technology will be part of BYD’s next-generation advanced driver assistance system (ADAS), “God’s Eye,” which aims to improve autonomous navigation for both urban and highway driving.
This collaboration reflects BYD’s ongoing efforts to enhance its intelligent driving capabilities across its vehicle lineup. The “God’s Eye” system, powered by lidar, will be available in two versions and will help improve navigation on autopilot (NOA) in various driving conditions.
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In 2024, BYD achieved sales of over 4 million vehicles with intelligent driving features, surpassing domestic competitors in the market. The adoption of lidar in China’s automotive sector has seen significant growth, with over 1.5 million lidar units sold in 2024, a more than two-fold increase from the previous year. Hesai also reached a milestone in December 2024, delivering over 100,000 lidar units in a single month.
Hesai plans to produce over 2 million lidar units in 2025, supported by its mass production and research and development capabilities. The company has secured over 100 design wins across various automotive manufacturers, including Chery, Great Wall Motors, and Changan. Its ATX lidar, known for its compact design and high performance, will enter mass production in Q1 2025 and will be included in several models.
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As the automotive lidar market in China expands, Hesai’s continued collaboration with BYD plays a role in the growing adoption of lidar technology in the industry, aiming to support the development of safer and more efficient driving systems.
