In May, Chinese automaker BYD invited observers to test its advanced intelligent driving technologies on the streets of Shenzhen, China—just hours before officially announcing its next generation of autonomous driving systems. The demonstration included features such as automated lane changes, obstacle avoidance, urban navigation, and autonomous parking, showing capabilities that sometimes surpass those offered by European carmakers today. BYD also showcased its new in-house 4 nm chip, which it plans to use for higher levels of autonomous driving, as well as new onboard artificial intelligence systems. BYD's intelligent driving system, called Tianshen (or "God's Eye" in English), is divided into three levels: Tianshen C (DiPilot 100), Tianshen B (DiPilot 300), and Tianshen A (DiPilot 600). Tianshen C offers assisted highway driving and automated parking, while Tianshen B adds LiDAR sensors and urban driving features. Tianshen A, the most advanced version, uses three LiDAR sensors and up to 32 other sensors, and is reserved for BYD's premium brand, Yangwang, which focuses on advanced urban driving capabilities. During the test, BYD used a Denza Z9 GT, one of its high-end models, to demonstrate the system's performance in Shenzhen's complex urban environment. The car successfully handled lane changes, adjusted its speed to match traffic, avoided obstacles, and navigated intersections with minimal driver input. However, there were moments when the system hesitated or failed to detect large potholes, requiring the driver to take control in certain situations. One of the standout features was the autonomous parking system, particularly the E3 Parking Assistant. This system can identify parking spots, perform parallel parking, and maneuver in very tight spaces. During the demonstration, the car was shown parking itself after the driver stepped out, navigating narrow spaces, and adjusting its position within the parking spot. BYD claims the system can operate in spaces as small as 60 centimeters wide and 80 centimeters long. Despite these impressive capabilities, the current system is based on an architecture introduced in 2024 and uses the Nvidia Orin X chip. BYD's president, Wang Chuanfu, outlined the company's future goals, including the development of a new 4 nm chip called Xuanji A3, which promises to deliver greater computing power and support more advanced autonomous driving features. However, the current system is not available in Europe, where regulations are stricter. BYD has not indicated any plans to bring these technologies to the European market, while the features are already certified and in use on millions of vehicles in China.