BYD, ultra-fast charging brings luxury electric to Europe
According to the Financial Times, Denza's Z9GT is on its way. A full tank takes just 12 minutes
When people tell you that the problem with electric cars is the length of time it takes to recharge, you now have a valid reason to retort. Because BYD's latest charging technology changes things considerably. And it allows the Chinese brand (the world's largest electric vehicle manufacturer, having overtaken Tesla a year ago) to enter the luxury electric car segment in Europe.
According to the Financial Times, in fact, a new premium model with ultra-fast charging capability will arrive on our continent as early as next month. It is the Z9GT of the Denza brand, a brand born in 2010 as a joint venture between BYD and Mercedes-Benz, and then exclusively owned by the Chinese in 2024.
The car in question uses the 'flash charging' technology developed by BYD (1500 kw), which allows extremely fast recharging. According to the company, the vehicle can reach 70 per cent charge in about five minutes and reach almost a full tank in twelve minutes, even in temperatures as low as minus 30 degrees. The claimed range is also extra-large: up to 800 kilometres.
FT is confident that the model will be launched in Europe next month and in the UK during the summer. While the price has not yet been announced. BYD's international manager, Stella Li, said the Z9GT represents an important milestone in the global rollout of ultra-fast charging technology.
The entry into the premium segment marks a change in the strategy of the Chinese group, which has been gaining market share in Europe in recent years mainly with cheaper electric and plug-in hybrid models.
