BYD reaffirms full-line rollout of God’s Eye ADAS, leveraging massive data and engineering scale
On December 30, 2025, BYD told investors it is continuing to roll out its God’s Eye smart driving system across its entire vehicle lineup. The company said the move is part of its “National Smart Driving” strategy, aiming to accelerate the adoption of advanced assisted driving technology and extend it to more affordable models. BYD highlighted that its deployment is supported by China’s most extensive vehicle cloud database, the world’s largest EV engineering team, and the most significant new energy vehicle production base, which, the company said, enable broad-scale implementation and ongoing system improvement.
While God’s Eye had previously been announced for full-line deployment in early 2025, the December update reaffirms BYD’s commitment and emphasizes making advanced assisted driving technology accessible to mainstream buyers. As of November 2025, more than 2.3 million BYD vehicles in China are equipped with God’s Eye systems, including about 311,000 units sold in November alone. These vehicles generate over 150 million kilometres of assisted-driving data daily, enabling continuous algorithm refinement without hardware changes.
God’s Eye uses a multi-tier architecture, with higher-spec versions for premium models and more cost-effective variants for entry-level and mid-range vehicles. Industry sources note that BYD’s approach differs from competitors, which typically limit high-level assisted driving to luxury models. Expanding the system to mainstream vehicles allows BYD to accelerate adoption in urban areas and emerging Chinese cities, where demand for intelligent mobility solutions is growing.
Industry reporting indicates that BYD sold significant volumes of God’s Eye-equipped vehicles throughout 2025. Analysts cited this widespread deployment as a key factor enabling the company to collect large-scale driving data, supporting real-world validation and system optimization.
Some analysts have noted that BYD’s large installation base and resulting data could help refine assisted driving algorithms. While BYD collects substantial data from its domestic fleet, analysts observe that the scale remains smaller than Tesla’s global Full Self-Driving fleet, highlighting differences in data volume and international reach.
Despite this broad deployment, BYD did not provide detailed technical specifications or precise rollout timelines in the December 30 investor Q&A. The company’s comments focused on strategic objectives, mass-market accessibility, and ongoing implementation, rather than model-by-model schedules.
The update reflects a broader trend in China’s new energy vehicle market: manufacturers are increasingly integrating advanced driver assistance into mainstream vehicles. BYD’s focus on scale, affordability, and urban adoption demonstrates a data-driven, full-line approach to smart driving, differentiating it from competitors that prioritize higher-priced models.
Sources: Stockstar, BYD, IT-home, Sina
