BYD announces a tablet that will integrate in its upcoming SUV

BYD is the latest carmaker to build its own consumer electronics. The juggernaut took to Weibo to unveil a self-developed tablet that will integrate into its sub-brand Fang Cheng Bao's upcoming Tai 7 SUV.

BYD is keeping technical details close to its chest, but is saying the tablet will integrate with the car, allow for multi-screen collaboration, and have multiple modes for multiple uses.

We'll see more of the slate once the Fang Cheng Bao Tai 7 goes on sale in Q4. BYD's sub-brand Fang Cheng Bao began manufacturing of the hybrid SUV yesterday, when the first unit rolled off the assembly line.

Fang Cheng Bao has so far unveiled the more urban-focused Tai 3 EV.

BYD's Weibo post

BYD isn't the first Chinese car manufacturer to go into the business of smaller consumer electronics. Xiaomi uses its tablets to integrate with the SU7 sedan and more recently, the YU7 fastback. Huawei has integrated its mobile tech into Aito models, and Nio launched two smartphones.

However, reports suggest that Nio will drop phone production due to financial pressures.

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