BYD and Parkopedia Collaborate to Provide Next-Generation In-Car Parking Experience for Drivers Across Europe
London, UK / Shenzhen, China – BYD, the world’s leading manufacturer of new-energy vehicles (EV and PHEV), and Parkopedia, the Automotive & Data (A&D) brand of leading global mobility platform Arrive, have announced a collaboration to provide a next-generation in-car parking experience for drivers across Europe. The new ‘ParkPay’ service, powered by Parkopedia’s parking data and in-car payment functionality, will be showcased in the near future and is set to be released for production vehicles in early 2027.
The partnership between BYD and Parkopedia aims to address the current weaknesses of some off-the-shelf parking and charging services by providing a more convenient, user-friendly experience for drivers. With this new service, BYD models will be equipped with easy discovery, notifications, and auto-stop features, making it easier for drivers to find and pay for parking directly from their vehicle. In addition, BYD cars will also benefit from RingGo parking payment integrations in the UK and EasyPark parking payment availability across Europe, providing even broader coverage.
Initially, the service will cover parking data and in-car payments, but there are plans to expand it in the future to include EV charging and tolling payments, as well as parking reservations. This collaboration will enable BYD drivers to access high-quality, accurate Parkopedia parking data and in-car payment functionality within the Android Automotive OS (AAOS) environment.
The app will come pre-installed on newer models, such as the Denza Z9 GT and BYD Atto 3 Evo, with over-the-air (OTA) updates to add it to older BYD vehicles. When the vehicle recognizes parking behavior in supported locations, the system will provide an on-screen notification to the driver, indicating that they can pay for parking via ParkPay, powered by Parkopedia. With just a few clicks, the driver can open the app and start a parking session with the relevant parking area already pre-selected. This service will be part of a BYD mobility app, providing drivers with a one-stop solution for all their connected-car needs.
Duncan Licence, Head of Automotive & Data at Arrive, commented on the collaboration, saying, “We are proud to provide BYD with our connected services to ensure that BYD drivers can benefit from seamless in-car experiences. BYD is leading the industry by showing the importance of supporting cutting-edge hardware development with a robust, data-driven in-car driver experience. We look forward to the continued development of the service for additional convenience and added value for BYD drivers.”
Stella Li, Executive Vice President of BYD, also expressed her excitement about the partnership, stating, “BYD is committed to bringing the finest technologies accessible to as many people as possible, and with our DENZA brand, FLASH Charging and 2nd Generation Blade Battery, we are removing barriers to electric-vehicle adoption. We’re pleased to partner with Parkopedia to provide streamlined in-car parking payments that will further simplify the user experience for our drivers. Innovation plays a significant role in BYD’s products, and this latest ParkPay service forms part of our next-generation connected-car experience.”
About Parkopedia
Parkopedia, part of the global mobility platform Arrive, is the world’s leading provider of connected-car services. It is trusted by automakers, organisations, and millions of drivers worldwide. Parkopedia helps drivers find and pay for parking, EV charging, fuel, and tolls in 90 countries. The company is also developing indoor maps that enable end-to-end navigation for drivers and autonomous vehicles without GPS. For more information, visit business.parkopedia.com.
About BYD Auto
Founded in 2003, BYD Auto is the automotive subsidiary of BYD, a multinational high-tech company dedicated to leveraging technological innovations for a better life. BYD Auto focuses on developing pure electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles to accelerate the green transition of the global transportation sector. The company has mastered the core technologies of the entire industrial chain of new energy vehicles, such as batteries, electric motors, electronic controllers, and automotive-grade semiconductors. BYD is the world’s first carmaker to stop the production of fossil-fueled vehicles on EV shift and has remained at the top of new energy passenger vehicle sales in China for 12 consecutive years.
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