BYD challenges Porsche’s 911 with launch of electric supercar in Europe
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) assembler BYD has set its sights on Porsche’s supercars with plans to sell its Denza-branded new models in developed markets, the latest sign of its increasing heft in designing and manufacturing premium vehicles. The Shenzhen-based carmaker planned to unveil the Denza Z sports car featuring BYD’s self-developed intelligent DiSus body control system at the UK’s Goodwood Festival of Speed on Thursday, it announced in a statement. The European debut of the sports...
With the Denza Z electric sports car, featuring DiSus tech and blade batteries, BYD aims to compete globally and challenge its German rival
The Shenzhen-based carmaker planned to unveil the Denza Z sports car featuring BYD’s self-developed intelligent DiSus body control system at the UK’s Goodwood Festival of Speed on Thursday, it announced in a statement.
“A vehicle to lure international consumers away from global marques like Porsche can help BYD convince more overseas drivers of its quality and reliability,” said Eric Han, a senior manager at Shanghai consultancy Suolei. “The energy crisis due to the war in Iran is providing Chinese EV makers with a catalyst for international expansion.”
BYD claims its DiSus system can keep passengers firmly in place during high-speed cornering and prevents the vehicle from rolling over.
The two-door Denza Z is fitted with BYD’s blade battery packs, which are arranged in an array to increase energy density and resistance to overheating.
