Chinese automaker BYD inked a deal with DeepSeek in order to co-develop new autonomous technology, in a threat to automakers like Tesla.

Chinese electric car giant BYD announced on Feb. 10, 2025, that it would integrate DeepSeek into its artificial intelligence model that powers its new driver-assistance technology.

Chinese EV company BYD is planning to integrate Chinese AI startup DeepSeek’s technology into almost all its vehicles. According to CNBC, BYD has said that the startup's AI advanced smart ...

BYD is Tesla’s biggest rival in China and increasingly abroad; analysts suggest new price war might be on the horizon.

BYD also said it was integrating artificial intelligence from Chinese startup DeepSeek into at least the most advanced version of the new driver-assistance system.