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BYD shares soar after DeepSeek’s driver-assist launch

Shares of BYD, a Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer listed in Hong Kong, hit a record high of 345 Hong Kong dollars (US$44.24) on Feb. 10.

This marked a rise of over 4% during morning trade.

The price increase followed a 21% surge in anticipation of the company’s announcement of its advanced driver-assistance system, “DiPilot.”

BYD has partnered with the Chinese AI startup DeepSeek to incorporate AI into its driver-assistance system.

Recent BYD developments

Timeline
11-Feb-2025 🚗 BYD to launch 21 EVs with ‘God’s Eye’ driver assistance
  • BYD plans 21 models with ‘God’s Eye’ system.
  • System to enhance competitiveness in smart EV market.
03-Feb-2025 🇹🇭 BYD, Changan expand operations in Thailand
  • Chinese firms boost investments in Thailand.
  • BYD leads EV market with 41% share.
20-Jan-2025 🚗 BYD to complete $1b Indonesia plant by year-end
  • BYD’s $1B factory in Indonesia to be ready by 2025.
  • Plant will produce 150,000 EVs annually for exports.
02-Jan-2025 🚗 BYD hits new record, closing EV sales gap with Tesla
  • BYD sells 4.25M cars, up 41% in 2024.
  • Record 1.76M fully EVs sold among total sales.
26-Dec-2024 🛠️ BYD contractor denies labor abuse claims at Brazil factory
  • Jinjiang denies ‘slave-like’ conditions claims.
  • Company emphasizes workers’ dignity in response.

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