BYD Adds LiDAR Sensor in Atto 1 and Dolphin, Improves Entry Level ADAS Features

BYD Atto 1. (Photo: Afriza/VOI)

JAKARTA - BYD will add advanced LiDAR sensors to two entry-level models, namely Seagull and Dolphin, referring to the latest submission by the local regulator (China) which will certainly improve perception capabilities and expand functionality.

Quoting from the Carnewschina website, BYD Seagull (Atto 1) and BYD Dolphin are two Ocean series hatchbacks sold globally, including Indonesia.

Actually, at the beginning of 2025, these cars get a DiPilot 100 (God's Eye C) assisted driving system with 12 cameras, 5 millimeter wave radars, and 12 ultrasonic sensors. Now, BYD is ready to improve their perception system with new sensors.

China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) revealed that the BYD Seagull and Dolphin will be equipped with LiDAR sensors as an optional during the domestic homologation process. The regulator shared photos of the sensors installed on the roof of the models.

This sensor addition means that Seagull and Dolphin can be equipped with the DiPilot 300 driving assistance system. Its domestic name is God's Eye B. Previously, only high-end cars from the BYD brand and the Denza model adopted the system.

To note, DiPilot 300 uses one LiDAR sensor produced by Robosense, with a detection range of up to 350 meters.

Another advantage of the DiPilot 300 system is the Nvidia Drive Orin chip, which has a peak computing power of 254 TOPS. This allows the car to perform Automatic Navigation (NOA) functions on urban roads and highways.

The current BYD Seagull variant is priced at 69,800 - 85,800 yuan or Rp168-207 million, while the larger Dolphin is priced between 99,800 and 129,800 yuan (Rp241-313 million).