Why L3 Autonomy Stalled — and Why China Still Forces Carmakers Ahead

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Why is L3 Autonomy “Praised but Not Embraced”? The Dual Pressure of Market and Regulation

Simply put, L3 technology is trapped in a “death triangle” of high cost, low usage, and strict regulation. The retreat of BMW and Mercedes-Benz is not due to immature technology, but rather the inability to find a scalable and profitable business model at this stage. Consumers feel uneasy about the ambiguous liability of “hands-off but must be ready to take over,” leading to extremely low feature activation rates. Simultaneously, regulatory restrictions in various countries on operating conditions (such as geofencing, weather, speed) significantly diminish its practical value. For every L3 system sold, automakers bear high R&D amortization, sensor costs, and potential legal risks, yet cannot translate these into corresponding revenue or brand premium.

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Why L3 Autonomy Stalled — and Why China Still Forces Carmakers Ahead

Why is L3 Autonomy “Praised but Not Embraced”? The Dual Pressure of Market and Regulation