Geely follows BYD in making AI-powered pilot system available across all brands

In a virtual briefing on Monday, the company said its brands would use the G-Pilot technology that enables cars to navigate highways and conduct self-parking. With the move, Geely became the second major carmaker on the mainland to make self-driving technology available to all its customers.

“As an industry leader in AI technologies for smart vehicles, Geely Auto Group is committed to promoting greater utilisation of smart technologies among the wider public,” said Gan Jiayue, CEO of the company’s passenger car subsidiary.

“Geely’s push for autonomous driving and vehicle intelligence will ratchet up pressure on market leader BYD as the two top EV makers in China compete on the technology front,” said Gao Shen, an independent analyst in Shanghai. “Both companies have a diverse product portfolio and can build vehicles for each price spectrum.”

In 2024, Geely delivered 2.18 million units – including petrol-powered cars and EVs – to buyers around the world, trailing only BYD.