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BYD has unveiled the flagship Atto 8 electric SUV in Europe, its first vehicle there to use second-generation Blade batteries and the Flash Charging system. The rear-wheel-drive version offers a range of up to 405 miles under WLTP, with charging from 10% to 80% in five minutes.
BYD is offering the three-motor electric sports car Z through its Denza brand, with acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 1.96 seconds for the Racing version, while orders have opened in the United Kingdom at a starting price of £142,900. Published racing tests show it outperforming the Lamborghini Temerario in some runs, but the results do not necessarily indicate an overall advantage in all driving conditions.
BYD announced the installation of 10,000 1,500-kilowatt ultra-fast charging stations in China, reaching half of its target of 20,000 stations by the end of 2026. The network currently covers 325 cities, with plans to expand into Europe and other regions.