NIO NOP (BANYAN 2.6.5) - PLENTY OF ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT

EV Channels Review

The reviewer tested NIO's NOP Plus (Banyan 2.6.5) system in an ET7, comparing it against the Huawei system. The NOP Plus system demonstrated significant room for improvement, particularly in complex urban scenarios and edge cases. Frequent manual takeovers were required due to the system's hesitation, indecisiveness, and occasional dangerous maneuvers, including near misses with other vehicles and incorrect lane choices. While the system managed basic lane keeping and some standard road navigation, it struggled with unmarked roads, tight corners, roundabouts, and merging traffic. The reviewer noted the system's lack of assertiveness compared to the Huawei system, often leading to confusion and requiring intervention. Despite the car's powerful hardware, the software's current capabilities were deemed insufficient for reliable autonomous driving in this iteration, leading to a low recommendation and a score of 2-3 out of 10 for its performance in challenging conditions.