Smart Driving

Li Auto recently set up an end-to-end large model autonomous driving team of slightly over 200 people, according to local media.

HD map-free NOA does not rely on information including HD maps, and is available on roads where navigation is available, Li Auto said.

Nio's Shenji NX9031 has taped out and is currently in testing, while Xpeng's smart driving chip is already in the process of being taped out.

Xpeng's new model, internally codenamed F57, will not be using any LiDAR and move to a pure vision solution similar to Tesla's FSD, a source familiar with the matter told CnEVPost.

The standard price for a one-time purchase of Huawei's ADS premium feature pack is RMB 30,000 ($4,130) between July 1 and December 31, RMB 6,000 lower than before.

Li Auto is expected to unveil new developments on its HD map-free NOA (Navigate on Autopilot) feature.

In central Guangzhou, for example, about 30 percent of roads don't have bike lanes, and e-scooters need to use the same roads as motor vehicles.

Tesla FSD performs extremely well in Silicon Valley and on highways, achieving high scores and handling many road conditions smoothly, Xpeng CEO He Xiaopeng said.

Xpeng has created an AI unit under its smart driving department to focus specifically on areas including end-to-end technology, according to local media.

Xpeng CEO said he experienced FSD V12.3.6 and hopes to borrow a vehicle with the latest V12.4.1 software.