BYD Develops Tablet In-House For New Fang Cheng Bao Tai 7 - CleanTechnica

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD has further expanded its vertical integration by developing a custom in-house tablet for its upcoming Fang Cheng Bao Tai 7 model, set to launch later this year. While specific details about the tablet remain scarce, it is known that the device will integrate with the vehicle’s system and support multi-screen collaboration, enhancing in-car connectivity. This move aligns with growing consumer demand in China for advanced in-vehicle information systems and connectivity features. BYD’s development of its own tablet is part of a broader trend among Chinese EV makers to improve the digital experience for drivers, similar to Nio’s earlier attempts with its Nio Phone smartphones, although Nio has since paused that project due to financial constraints. BYD’s background as a major battery producer and a leading contract manufacturer for prominent electronics brands like Huawei and Xiaomi positions it well to create such integrated hardware. This step underscores BYD’s deep vertical integration, raising the question of which vehicle components it does not produce internally.