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BYD Denza Z electric supercar starts at 100,300 USD domestically, but costs 184,800 USD abroad
On Monday, BYD opened pre-orders for the Denza Z in China at 680,000 RMB , undercutting the United Kingdom price of £142,900 for the same Coupe hardtop variant by roughly half.
Following a high-profile showcase at the Goodwood Festival of Speed last week, BYD positioned the Denza Z as "the world's first intelligent supercar" to challenge Europe's luxury automakers with its luxury Denza brand.
Powered by a 76 kWh BYD Blade Battery, the tri-motor setup delivers 1,582 hp. The Racing trim accelerates to 62 mph in 1.96 seconds, while Flash Charging recovers 10% to 70% capacity in five minutes.
Automakers often charge higher export prices due to tariffs and domestic price wars. Rhodium Group data indicates Chinese vehicles frequently generate more profit in international markets than within China's hyper-competitive sector.
Customer deliveries are scheduled to begin by the end of 2026, though reviewers noted concerns regarding handling dynamics. BYD plans to open the first Denza retail stores later this summer to support the luxury rollout.
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