Hesai Technology has announced a significant expansion of its partnership with BYD, a global leader in intelligent vehicle manufacturing. The collaboration will see Hesai supplying advanced automotive lidar solutions for more than 10 upcoming BYD models slated for mass production in 2025. This marks a major step forward in the adoption of lidar technology within the automotive industry, reinforcing its role in enhancing advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).
BYD, which sold over four million smart vehicles last year—outpacing all domestic competitors—has committed to equipping all its models with God’s Eye, the company’s next-generation ADAS platform. This move underscores BYD’s dedication to making ADAS features more accessible to a broader customer base. Lidar technology will play a crucial role in supporting two variants of the God’s Eye system, particularly in vehicles designed for navigation on autopilot (NOA) across both urban and highway environments.
The expansion of this partnership comes amid rapid growth in China’s automotive lidar market. According to Gasgoo, a leading Chinese automotive news outlet, the country’s on-the-road lidar installation volume exceeded 1.5 million units for the first time in 2024. This figure represents more than double the volume recorded in 2023, signaling increasing demand for lidar-equipped vehicles as automakers strive to enhance safety and automation capabilities.
Hesai has positioned itself as a frontrunner in the lidar industry, achieving a remarkable milestone in December 2024 by becoming the first company to deliver over 100,000 lidar units in a single month. Looking ahead, the company anticipates its annual production capacity to surpass two million units in 2025, a target supported by its state-of-the-art mass production facilities. Hesai’s impressive portfolio includes over 100 design wins across 22 leading automotive manufacturers, including Chery, Great Wall Motors, and Changan, further solidifying its reputation in the industry.
One of Hesai’s most anticipated products, the ATX lidar, is set to redefine assisted driving capabilities. Combining powerful performance with a compact design, the ATX lidar is designed to enhance various ADAS functions, offering improved perception and navigation capabilities. The ATX is scheduled to enter mass production in the first quarter of 2025, with multiple automotive companies planning to incorporate it as a standard feature in their upcoming mass production models.
This growing integration of lidar technology into mainstream automotive manufacturing highlights a broader industry shift toward smarter and safer vehicles. As more automakers embrace lidar as a core component of their ADAS solutions, partnerships like the one between Hesai and BYD serve as key milestones in accelerating the adoption of advanced autonomous driving technologies.
With Hesai’s cutting-edge lidar solutions and BYD’s commitment to innovation, this collaboration is set to bring next-generation driving experiences to a global audience. As both companies push the boundaries of automotive technology, consumers can expect a future where intelligent vehicles are not only more efficient but also significantly safer and more autonomous than ever before.
