Understanding bYD Denza to launch N8L EV in September, expanding 6-seat SUV lineup
The existing N8L is offered only as a plug-in hybrid with flash charging; the EV version is expected to use BYD’s latest flash charging technology.
The existing N8L is offered only as a plug-in hybrid with flash charging; the EV version is expected to use BYD’s latest flash charging technology.
BYD will provide complex auto manufacturing environments and real-world operating data for robot validation and model iteration.
BYD sold 440,293 NEVs in August, posting a fourth consecutive year-on-year increase and its highest monthly total this year.
The Sealion 08 comes in BEV and plug-in hybrid versions, supports flash charging, and offers up to 900 km of CLTC range.
The chip uses BYD’s Xuanji A3 smart-driving chip as its computing hub and can support Level 2 through Level 4 driving systems.
The 7 Chinese companies in the top 10 held a combined 72.8% share of the global EV battery market.
BYD management raised this year’s overseas sales guidance to 1.9–2.0 million vehicles as the previously increased target comes within reach.
The new Z9GT variant costs 329,800 yuan ($48,670), 10.82% less than the previously sole all-electric e3 version.
The Fang Cheng Bao Formula S and Formula S GT have a pre-sales price range of 230,000 yuan ($33,940) to 280,000 yuan.
The Denza N8L BEV starts at 299,800 yuan ($44,280), adding a new powertrain option to a lineup previously limited to plug-in hybrids.