With the rapid development of the new energy vehicle industry, intelligence has become a key area for car companies to compete. As a global leader in new energy vehicles, BYD is promoting the deep integration of AI models and intelligent technologies through continuous R&D investment and technological innovation. China Exportsemi will try to analyze BYD's strategic layout and far-reaching impact in the field of AI large models and intelligence.
First, a new milestone in BYD's intelligence
In 2024, BYD announced the establishment of an advanced technology R&D center, which is an important layout in the field of intelligent technology. The center covers a number of core technology departments, including AI laboratory, AI supercomputing development department and big data platform department, focusing on research and development in the fields of AI algorithms, large models, and intelligent driving systems. This strategic layout shows that BYD not only hopes to consolidate its technological advantages in the field of new energy vehicles, but also hopes to build future competitive barriers through intelligent technology. By focusing on AI infrastructure and large-scale model development, BYD is gradually transforming itself into a technology-driven enterprise.
Pictured: BYD announced the establishment of an advanced technology research and development center
Second, the scale of R&D investment leads the industry
BYD's R&D investment highlights its emphasis on technological innovation. According to the latest financial report data, in the first half of 2024, BYD's R&D investment will reach 20.2 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 41.64%. Ratio of R&D expenditure to total revenue far exceeds the industry average. This figure is not only higher than the net profit in the same period, but also ranks first among more than 5,300 A-share listed companies. Since its establishment, BYD's cumulative R&D investment has approached 150 billion yuan, making it one of the enterprises with the largest R&D investment in new energy vehicles in China and even in the world. BYD's R&D investment is concentrated in multiple technology directions, covering battery technology, intelligent driving, AI large models and vehicle architecture optimization, providing a solid foundation for its long-term competitiveness.
Third, Talent strategy and team building
Technological breakthroughs are inseparable from the support of excellent talents, and BYD's planning in talent strategy is also eye-catching. At present, BYD's intelligent driving team has more than 5,000 people, including more than 1,000 core algorithm teams. The advanced technology R&D center established this time has an initial team size of 500 people, and plans to expand to 1,000 people in the future to further strengthen its R&D strength. BYD also actively cooperates with top universities and scientific research institutions at home and abroad to attract and cultivate technical talents in the field of AI and intelligence. This large-scale talent layout provides sufficient intellectual resource support for BYD's technological innovation, and also enables it to quickly respond to changes in technology and market.
Fourth, the application and commercialization of intelligent technology
BYD's intelligent technology has begun to be implemented in its models. For example, the first model of the Leopard 8, the Leopard 8, a high-end new energy brand launched in cooperation with Huawei, is equipped with Huawei's Qiankun Intelligent Driving ADS 3.0 system, providing consumers with a highly intelligent driving experience. At the same time, BYD's intelligent driving technology is sinking to a wider range of models. For example, its intelligent cockpit and autonomous driving functions have been popularized in low- and mid-range models, enabling more consumers to enjoy the convenient experience brought by intelligence. BYD has also developed an AI model based on its Xuanji intelligent architecture, covering more than 300 application scenarios of the whole vehicle, including intelligent driving, voice interaction, vehicle diagnosis, etc., to provide users with a full range of intelligent experience.
Fifth, BYD's intelligent future prospects
BYD's intelligent strategy is not limited to the vehicle itself, but covers the entire ecological chain and travel scenarios. Through technological innovation and strategic layout, BYD's intelligent transformation shows the following three main directions:
1. Intelligent upgrade of the whole vehicle BYD deeply embeds the AI model and intelligent driving technology into the vehicle platform, and endows the car with higher autonomous and intelligent capabilities by integrating perception, decision-making and execution.
2. Data-driven user experience optimization BYD uses the big data capabilities of the advanced technology R&D center to explore users' driving habits and needs, and continuously optimizes functions through OTA (over-the-air) technology to provide users with dynamic upgrade services.
3. Ecological travel solution BYD hopes to build a complete travel ecology covering electric vehicles, charging piles, and energy management with the help of intelligent technology, and provide efficient, environmentally friendly and convenient one-stop services for consumers around the world.
With the intensification of competition in the new energy vehicle market, BYD's intelligent technology is expected to become its new growth engine in the future, while promoting the acceleration of intelligent transformation in the industry.
Six, The global significance of BYD's intelligence
The in-depth promotion of BYD's intelligent strategy not only enhances the company's own competitiveness, but also has a far-reaching impact on the global new energy vehicle industry. By continuously strengthening its technology accumulation in the field of AI and intelligent driving, BYD is expected to compete with Tesla, Toyota and other world-leading car companies at a deeper level.
BYD's successful experience also provides a valuable reference for Chinese car companies: intelligence is not only a means of product upgrading, but also a key weapon for enterprises to compete in the world. Driven by policy support and market drive, BYD is gradually becoming an important participant and contributor to global intelligent technology.
Seven, Conclusion: Technology empowers the future, BYD's intelligent road
BYD is moving forward rapidly on the intelligent track by establishing an advanced technology R&D center, increasing R&D investment and attracting top technical talents. With its comprehensive layout in the fields of AI large models, intelligent driving and vehicle intelligence, BYD not only brings a smarter travel experience to global users, but also sets a new benchmark for the entire new energy vehicle industry. In the future, with the continuous breakthrough of technology and the acceleration of commercial application, BYD's intelligent strategy is expected to continue to expand its influence on a global scale and help the automotive industry achieve a comprehensive intelligent transformation.
BYD is proving with action that at the intersection of AI and new energy vehicles, the power of technology can change the future of mobility.
