BYD, China's leading EV manufacturer, announced plans to integrate AI software from DeepSeek into nearly all its car models, including budget-friendly options priced under $10,000. This move signifies BYD's commitment to enhancing autonomous driving capabilities and competing fiercely with Tesla in the Chinese and global EV markets. The integration of DeepSeek's technology, known for its cost-effective AI solutions, is expected to elevate BYD's self-driving systems, offering features like remote parking and highway navigation previously confined to more expensive vehicles.
BYD announced the integration of DeepSeek's AI software, further solidifying its position as a leader in the Chinese EV market against Tesla .The company also said it would integrate AI startup Deepseek's software into its cars. / Photo: AP Archive
BYD is Tesla's biggest rival in China and increasingly abroad, and Monday evening's announcement led analysts to suggest a new price war might be on the horizon. "Autonomous driving is no longer a remote rarity, it's a... necessary tool," BYD founder Wang Chuanfu said at a livestreamed event on Monday.
Shares in BYD jumped 4.5 percent to a record high in Hong Kong on Tuesday - having already risen almost 20 percent in the days leading up to Monday's event.
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