Event Brief
BYD raises DiPilot 300 price by 21% amid chip costs
Filed: Apr 29, 2026 at 9:04 AM ET
Summary: BYD said it will raise the price of its DiPilot 300 driver-assistance system by 21% starting Friday.
WHO: BYD
WHAT: 21% price increase for the DiPilot 300 assisted-driving system
WHEN: Apr 29, 2026 at 8:30 AM ET
WHERE: China
WHY: BYD attributed the decision to the sharp rise in global storage hardware costs.
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