BYD has obtained the first L3 level autonomous driving test license in China

On July 21, 2023, BYD obtained a conditional autonomous driving (L3 level) test license for high-speed road sections in Shenzhen, becoming the first car company in China to obtain a conditional autonomous driving (L3 level) test license.

Obtained the first conditional autonomous driving (L3 level) test license in July 2023.

Obtained a conditional autonomous driving (L3 level) test license in November 2023

Deeply cultivating the strength of intelligent driving, BYD's thick accumulation and thick development

The acquisition of a conditional autonomous driving (L3 level) test license requires a nationally recognized relevant agency to conduct autonomous driving function testing, and an expert comprehensive evaluation based on factors such as traffic safety control, road opening conditions, and road traffic carrying capacity. BYD's approval of the country's first L3 level autonomous driving test license plate not only highlights its intelligent driving ability, but also reflects its profound technological accumulation behind it.

In July 2023, BYD's "Eye of the Gods" advanced intelligent driving assistance system was released, with safety as the core concept, committed to creating full scene companionship, assistance, and assistance for users. At present, BYD has an intelligent technology research and development team of over 10000 people, which has achieved full stack self-developed software and hardware. The research and development achievements include the world's first vehicle mounted computing platform, self-developed operating system, and algorithms designed and manufactured by vehicle manufacturers. In addition, BYD has also built its own multi site experimental center, which has the ability to simulate, close the site, use actual roads, conduct network and data security, upgrade software, record data, and other experimental verification capabilities, providing guarantees for performance improvement.

Adhere to the safety bottom line of intelligent driving

BYD will steadily make efforts in the future

The first half of new energy vehicles is electrification, and the second half is intelligence. BYD has been deeply involved in the field of intelligent driving for many years, and has made a comprehensive layout in technology, talent, and application scenarios. BYD has always adhered to the principle that "safety is the greatest luxury", adhered to the bottom line of safety, and strive for steady development, avoiding blind obedience and reckless progress, providing users with a safe and reliable intelligent driving experience, and not letting users bear the risks brought by immature technology.

L3 is not autonomous driving, intelligent driving has a long way to go

According to the classification standards of SAE (International Society of Automotive Engineers), L2 and L3 can be seen as the watershed of intelligent driving level in automobiles. L2 and below levels emphasize auxiliary functions more, while L3 can make partial functional decisions under restricted conditions.

With the gradual opening of L3 road testing, many users may mistakenly believe that the intelligent driving in the L3 stage has reached the level of completely autonomous driving, that is, the driver does not need to manage the vehicle's driving process. In fact, from the classification standards of SAE, currently L2 to L4 levels can complete some driving functions in certain specific situations, and the driver must also bear the responsibility of taking over the vehicle. It can be said that L2-L4 still belongs to the category of intelligent driving. It is still too early to discuss the concept that only L5 can truly achieve fully autonomous driving without any specific conditions.

BYD adheres to the concept of using technological innovation to meet people's aspirations for a better life, and continues to invest in the fields of automotive electrification and intelligence. In the future, with the gradual maturity of laws and regulations for intelligent connected vehicles, BYD will continue to make efforts in the field of intelligent driving, gradually launching more mature intelligent driving products to meet the diverse needs of consumers