China's L3/L4 autonomous driving mandatory national standard (GB 44721—2026) will take effect on July 1, 2027, establishing unified safety准入 baselines. Meanwhile, Deepal S05 launched at 115,900 yuan with LiDAR and end-to-end algorithms, while Stelato G9 pre-sold at 439,800 yuan with L3 ADAS.
Mandatory Standard Lands: AD Finally Has a "Safety Ruler"
In August 2026, MIIT's "Intelligent Connected Vehicles — Automated Driving System Safety Requirements" (GB 44721—2026) was approved by SAMR and SAC.
Implementation Timeline and Scope
| Item | Content |
|---|---|
| Standard No. | GB 44721—2026 |
| Effective Date | July 1, 2027 |
| Regulated Levels | L3 (Conditional), L4 (High) |
| Vehicle Types | M (Passenger), N (Cargo) |
| Excluded | Automated parking systems |
Four Safety Baselines
- Enterprise full-lifecycle safety mechanisms
- System dynamic driving task execution capability
- Human-machine interaction and user notification
- Multi-dimensional testing methods
Momenta Chief Architect Rao Qing stated: "This standard profoundly impacts the high-level AD industry by clarifying safety thresholds and paving the way for large-scale commercialization."
AD Models Launch Across All Price Segments
Premium: Stelato G9 Leads L3 AD
Stelato G9 debuted at 439,800 yuan with L3 intelligent driving, signaling L3 is moving from concept to mass production.
Mass Market: Deepal S05 Breaks Price Barriers
Deepal S05 launched at 115,900-144,900 yuan with previously 200K+ yuan exclusive features:
| Feature | Deepal S05 | Previous Market Position |
|---|---|---|
| LiDAR | 1 unit, 27 sensors total | 200K+ yuan exclusive |
| End-to-end | One-stage end-to-end | Premium models only |
| Cockpit chip | 3nm automotive-grade | First下放 |
| Suspension | FSD + HRS | Luxury brand exclusive |
| Compute | Dual Horizon J6M | Premium AD标配 |
Tech Democracy: AD Revolution in 150K Yuan Segment
The 3nm automotive-grade chip's debut breaks the惯例 of automotive chips lagging consumer electronics. End-to-end algorithm下放 to the 150K yuan segment means R&D costs are being amortized by scale effects.
Conclusion
The L3/L4 mandatory standard marks China's AD industry's transition from "wild growth" to "regulated development." When a 115,900 yuan vehicle carries LiDAR and end-to-end algorithms, a new era of "tech democracy" is beginning. More at EX1000.COM.
