China (EV) automotive companies face AI competition amid price war

In China’s electric vehicle (EV) market, over 50 car brands are employing ByteDance's Doubao AI model, found in 145 car models and over 7 million vehicles. The shift from battery range to driver-assist systems reflects consumer demand for enhanced in-car AI features. The average price for top-selling EVs in China is 100,000 yuan ($14,645), where similar driver-assist technologies are prevalent. Industry experts predict a shift towards competing on overall customer experience rather than technology differentiation as the current price war intensifies.