In September 2025, we published an article mentioning that 755,000 vehicles were equipped in China with AD-S Turquoise light (755,000 AD-S Lights on Chinese Roads! – DVN).

In 2026, this AD-S feature expanded rapidly. BYD, XPeng, Li Auto, Huawei/HIMA (AITO), Xiaomi, Geely, Great Wall, Dongfeng and other Chinese manufacturers have introduced turquoise marker lamps on many new intelligent-driving models with L2 or L2+ ADAS vehicles, as seen in Beijing autoshow last April.

L2 and L2+ market is expected to reach 5 million vehicles in China in 2026, and we can estimate (summary of different interviews with OEM, Tier1 and Tier2) that 50% will be equipped with ADS Turquoise light, that mean 2,5 million vehicles with turquoise lamps in China this year.

Is it just a fad or a clear trend?

This will depend on regulation evolution. It may be banned in China for L2 vehicles, but mandatory for L3 vehicles, with 6 AD-S lamps on the vehicle (2 front, 2 rear, 2 side). In Europe it may be also allowed on L3 vehicles (still in discussion). L3 estimated market, according to Yole and S&P may reach 10 million vehicles in 10 years, with AD-S Turquoise lamps

In 2030, depending on the regulation, Chinese OEM are expecting 50% of Chinese vehicles equipped with ADS (even 80% for New Energy Vehicles), that means 15 million vehicles.

From a design perspective, Chinese OEM are clearly integrating AD-S turquoise light as a DNA element and a key differentiator. The color is not very well defined in the proposed regulation and OEM can decide exactly what they want between Cyan and Turquoise. A bit bluish or a bit greenish.