Denza EV
Shenzhen BYD Daimler New Technology Co.,
Ltd. (BDNT) officially unveiled its DENZA all-electric vehicle at Auto China
2014, in Beijing. The Denza EV’s electric motor sources power from a 47.5 kWh
battery and produces 86 kW (115.28 hp) and 290 Nm of torque. It provides a
0-100 km/h acceleration time of 14 seconds and a top speed of 150 km/h. The
driving range is rated at 250 km.
The DENZA is styled as an honest and
modern urban vehicle concept that fits both private and fleet customers, said
BDNT.
BDNT
explained the DENZA has been put through 18 months of intensive testing
that saw various cars drive over 1.2 million kilometers across
all of China under extreme and various weather and road conditions – be it hot,
cold, dusty or icy. This testing program, which looked at overall quality and
endurance, was complemented by additional component testing and crash test
programs. In total, BDNT crashed more than 20 cars, including high-speed,
low-speed and rollover-scenarios.
DENZA also became the first electric vehicle
to be tested according to C-NCAP consumer ratings at C-NCAP facilities,
obtaining the highest possible rating of 5 stars.
The DENZA can comfortably accommodate up
to 5 passengers, said BDNT, with ample legroom. The roominess of the interior
is complemented by a clean, functional design and high craftsmanship.
