BYD GOD'S EYE vs Huawei ADS 3.0: A Technical Comparison for Global Buyers

Core Differences at a Glance

• BYD GOD'S EYE: Focuses on cost-effective scalability with tiered solutions (A/B/C versions) from $10k to $100k vehicles. Uses vision-first approach (5R12V sensors) for mass-market models, reserving LiDAR for premium lines like Yangwang.

• Huawei ADS 3.0: Prioritizes high-end performance with LiDAR fusion and Huawei's PanGu AI model, mainly deployed in $40k+ models like AITO M9.

Strengths & Weaknesses

BYD GOD'S EYE

✔ Pros:

• Affordable democratization: Pure vision version available on $7k Seagull EV

• Vertical integration: Direct control over EV powertrain enables 5ms emergency brake response

• Global data advantage: 400k+ connected vehicles fuel rapid algorithm updates

✖ Cons:

• Conservative in urban edge cases (e.g., unprotected left turns)

• Limited cross-brand compatibility (BYD-only ecosystem)

Huawei ADS 3.0

✔ Pros:

• Complex urban mastery: Handles construction zones and pedestrian-dense areas like human drivers

• HarmonyOS synergy: Phone-to-car features (e.g., AR navigation sync)

• Open ecosystem: Adaptable to multiple automakers (Seres, BAIC)

✖ Cons:

• High cost: LiDAR adds ~$3.6k to vehicle price

• Slower hardware iteration due to supplier dependencies

Who Should Choose What?

• Budget-conscious buyers/emerging markets: BYD’s GOD'S EYE C (pure vision) delivers 80% core features at 1/3 Huawei’s cost.

• Tech-premium seekers: Huawei ADS 3.0 offers near-L3 autonomy for complex cities.

Both systems represent China’s leadership in autonomous tech—BYD as the "Toyota of autonomy" (scalability first), Huawei as the "Apple of ADAS" (premium experience).