In China, BYD recently made headlines for offering its advanced autonomous driving features on most of its models including ones priced as low as AUD $9,555 (69,800 yuan), like the Seagull, a compact electric vehicle. Could a sub-$10,000 BYD ever make its way to Australia? It’s unlikely.

China's electric vehicles are around three to five years ahead of the competition in terms of products, technology and the industrial chain, BYD's CEO Wang Chuanfu said in an interview with China's national television broadcaster.

BYD unveiled a massive expansion of its "Gods Eye" intelligent driving system on Monday as the car giant looks to win the brutal EV battle.

The country's automakers lead in several important areas, like product, technology, and industrial supply chain

China's electric vehicles are approximately three to five years ahead of their competitors in terms of products, technology, and the industrial chain, BYD

According to BYD's CEO, China's electric vehicles are years ahead of rivals – and he's not the only one to praise its auto industry.