BYD, the world’s largest electric vehicle maker, has unveiled the Xuanji A3, which it describes as China’s first automotive-grade 4-nanometre chip for self-driving vehicles. CEO Wang Chuanfu announced the technology on 28 May during an event at the company’s Shenzhen headquarters.
The chip is designed to deliver the lowest power consumption per unit of compute in its class, drawing roughly 20% less than comparable semiconductors. This automotive-grade semiconductor is intended to help the company's computer-assisted driving system stand out within a crowded market.
Known for its wide range of competitively priced electric vehicles, BYD is seeking a new growth driver in technology. This semiconductor breakthrough also steps up the rivalry between the automaker and Chinese tech giant Huawei.