Cerence Inc. announced an expansion of its longstanding partnership with BYD to bring AI- and LLM-powered user experiences to its drivers around the world at best-in-class speed and scale. The two companies have partnered for years across BYD?s innovative vehicle portfolio, and this latest collaboration represents the next phase of that relationship, highlighting Cerence AI?s ability to bring next-generation user experiences to market on accelerated timelines. BYD?s new in-car AI assistant, which will go live this spring in the ATTO 2 DM-i, followed by other global models, is powered by Cerence xUI, the company?s agentic AI platform purpose-built for automotive environments.
With its new intelligent assistant based on Cerence xUI, BYD is introducing an in-car experience that feels more natural, intuitive, and responsive for drivers and passengers. Key capabilities include: Conversations Without Boundaries: Multi-step conversational threads support natural, fluid exchanges, enabling users to speak freely and accomplish more in a single interaction. Trusted Real-Time Information: Drivers can access a wide range of reliable, real-time information, including travel, music, sports, news, and more.
LLM-Enhanced Automotive Voice Assistant: The assistant is powered by CaLLM, Cerence?s family of automotive-optimized language models. CaLLM orchestrates across services and domains, ensuring a cohesive, brand-aligned experience for BYD drivers. These capabilities are designed to complement BYD?s rapidly evolving vehicle lineup, supporting its focus on intelligent, connected, mobility experiences.
The deployment supports multiple languages, allowing BYD to deliver a localized, culturally intuitive user experience that resonates with drivers regionally while maintaining a consistent global brand identity.
