Autoblog and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article.Advanced DrivingIt seems that no matter how well-researched, tested, and developed autonomous driving technology is, people remain cautious about it. Automotive safety regulators have always been on the fence about this particular aspect of modern automotive technology, highlighting the grey area between trusting the car's capabilities 100% and determining who is liable if an accident occurs.Most will argue that the carmaker is liable, or even the driver in some cases, but we've all seen that these things are usually settled in court after a lengthy process. Chinese brand BYD is about to change things up with a recent declaration.BYDTaking ResponsibilityCar News China reports that BYD recently announced a new policy offering a double guarantee for its advanced driving systems. This new policy is the first by any major automaker to effectively remove liability from the customer or driver. It also shows just how confident they are in their autonomous driving systems.AdvertisementAdvertisementUnder this new policy, the carmaker is offering comprehensive coverage for its proprietary God's Eye technology. Specifically, new owners will get this new coverage from the moment of purchase, while existing customers are set to get the coverage after updating to God's Eye version 5.0, all of which is applicable to the home market of China for now.Basically, it means BYD pays for and covers any damages incurred while God's Eye is engaged; this coverage is valid for one year.BYDBetting Big on AutonomyBYD does say that while it will completely cover any damage to the vehicle, third parties, or even injuries, the systems must have been in use in accordance with proper regulations and traffic rules. The God's Eye driving package costs around $1,800 (converted) and is a one-time payment; other automakers require new insurance purchases after the fact.BYD is like Tesla in the sense that it's putting its money where its mouth is in terms of autonomous driving features. I've been fortunate enough to have visited BYD's HQ in China, where we were briefed on the extent and commitment BYD is making in God's Eye. BYD is pledging $148 million in research and development of advanced driving systems in the coming years.This story was originally published by Autoblog on May 31, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Autoblog as a Preferred Source by clicking here.