➀ Last month, Xpeng Motors crowdfunded a chip replacement for their P7 model, reaching the crowdfunding target in three days. Owners spent 4,999 yuan to upgrade from the Qualcomm 820A to the latest 8295.
➁ The cost of replacing a car's chip is high due to the need to replace the entire 'domain controller' and significant software development costs.
➂ The rapid development of software in the automotive industry is outpacing the chip performance, leading to frequent updates and the need for more powerful chips.