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16-768: In August 2022, at the Chengdu Auto Show, Denza presented the Denza Inception Concept prototype heralding the second model creating a new model range after restructuring. This vehicle was used extensively for the production car, which debuted in March 2023 under the name Denza N7, which took the form of an SUV Coupe with a gently sloping roofline sloping towards the rear. The silhouette of the N7 has features multiple embossments and imitation air intakes, as well as retractable door handles and extensive front full LED lighting. Thanks to

32-815: A memorandum of understanding for the joint development of electric vehicles. The initial link-up led to the creation of a new, equal-ownership legal entity, Shenzhen BYD Daimler New Technology Co., Ltd. The company was formally established on 27 May 2010 and received a business license from the Chinese government in March 2011. The brand name Denza was introduced in March 2012. During its introduction, BYD chairman and founder Wang Chuanfu highlighted that BYD contributes its expertise in battery technology, electric drive systems, and practical experience in deploying electric vehicles on Chinese roads, while Daimler complements this with its experience in designing premium automobiles, know-how of electric vehicle architecture and safety, and

48-592: A fully owned subsidiary of BYD. Denza 500 The Denza EV, Denza 400 and the Denza 500 are different names of a Chinese electric car produced by Denza , a joint venture between BYD Auto and Daimler AG . A March 2018 preview report said that features include LED lamps front and back, cold weather capability, and a 9-inch infotainment touchscreen with navigation info from Baidu Maps that can also help locate charging stations. There were 112,000 such stations in China at

64-639: A legacy of over 125 years in the industry. Denza showcased its first concept car in April 2012 at the Auto China motor show in Beijing . It was expected that this product would be offered as an electric luxury car. By September 2014, BYD and Daimler had jointly invested more than €300 million into the joint venture. The brand's initial product was set to be launched in Beijing , Shanghai , and Shenzhen in September 2014,

80-591: A prototype during the 2013 Shanghai Auto Show . The Denza EV is based on the same platform as the Mercedes-Benz B-Class while the electric powertrain comes from the BYD e6 electric car producing 137 kW (184 hp) on Front wheels motor with the top speed of 150 km/h (93 mph). It was reintroduced in 2016 as the Denza 400 with a larger battery. The Denza EV had a range of 352 km (218 mi) when launched in 2014; in 2017, Denza had launched

96-560: Is an automobile manufacturing company and brand owned by BYD Auto . The brand produces premium plug-in electric vehicles . The company was founded in May 2010 as a joint venture between BYD Auto Industry and Daimler AG (currently Mercedes-Benz Group ). In late 2014, its first model, the Denza EV was put on sale in selected Chinese cities only. In late 2021, Denza underwent a restructuring as Mercedes-Benz reduced its share to 10%, while BYD held

112-515: The Chinese market. The battery pack of the Denza 500 was upgraded to 70 kWh from the previous 62 kWh of the Denza EV. According to Denza, the consumption is 15.9 kWh per 100 kilometres, and a range of 635 kilometres (394 miles) could be achieved. An earlier electric car from Denza was the Denza EV , which was previewed as a concept car by Denza at the 2012 Beijing Auto Show , and was further tested as

128-466: The Denza EV underwent extensive body restyling, changing its name to Denza 500 . In November 2019, Denza presented its second model based on the second-generation BYD Tang . The vehicle was designed with significant participation of Mercedes-Benz designers, which handled exterior and interior design. Sales of the Denza X started at the end of 2020 exclusively on the Chinese market. In February 2021,

144-691: The German business daily Handelsblatt reported that the relations between Denza's co-owners were in crisis, as its sales did not meet the expectations of Daimler, which allegedly expressed a desire to end the venture. However, this information was denied. Changes in the joint venture structure was announced in December 2021. The unpopular Denza X SUV was discontinued, and the alliance changed its name to Shenzhen Denza New Energy Vehicle Co., Ltd. In turn, Mercedes-Benz Group reduced its shares from 50% to 10% in favor of BYD's higher stake of 90%. The first model since

160-595: The launch date was then pushed back to late 2014. Its first model, the Denza EV debuted in December 2014. When Denza launched its first car, sales of new energy vehicles depend on subsidies provided by the Chinese government. Purchasers of the car were qualified for a RMB 78,000 subsidy and while the total subsidy on offer depends on location of purchase, no more than RMB 120,000 can be deducted. As of 2014, buyers were exempted from Beijing's license plate lottery and qualified for free plates in Shanghai and Shenzhen. In 2018,

176-547: The passenger. Between them there is a large, touch screen multimedia system. A system from the French company Devialet was used for its sound system. The basic electric version of the N7 powered by a 313-horsepower engine, while the top one has a power of 530 HP, both units of which are shared with the BYD Seal . Denza Shenzhen Denza New Energy Co., Ltd. , trading as Denza ( Chinese : 腾势 ; pinyin : Téngshì ),

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192-761: The rest. BYD started investing in new models, such as the D9 MPV, the N8 and N7 SUVs and the Z9 full-size car. In September 2024, Mercedes-Benz withdrew entirely from the joint venture by transferring its remaining 10% stake to BYD. An invented name from the Chinese Tengshi ( simplified Chinese : 腾势 ; traditional Chinese : 騰勢 ; pinyin : Téngshì ), Denza roughly translates to "rising power and momentum ". Alternative translations include "win power" or "winning circumstances". On 1 March 2010, BYD Auto and Daimler AG signed

208-574: The restructuring, the Denza D9 minivan was introduced in August 2022. The D9 is available in plug-in hybrid and battery electric variant. At the same time, the company announced the expansion of its dealer network in China with a plan to open 270 new points by the end of 2022 throughout the country. In March 2023, Denza introduced its second new model after restructuring, the Denza N7 battery electric SUV. In

224-601: The same month, the range was expanded with a larger SUV Denza N8 , which is based on the Denza X . Denza plans to release product lines starting with the D, E, N, Z, and A letters. In June 2024, Denza started sales of the right-hand drive D9 EV in Hong Kong . It opened its first flagship store in Kowloon Bay , which is the first presence of the brand outside mainland China . In September 2024, Mercedes-Benz transferred its remaining 10% shareholding in Denza to BYD, making Denza

240-447: The time. The new vehicle was to be sold at select Mercedes-Benz dealers in China. The 2018 facelift also resulted in a restyled front fascia, rear bumper and tail lamps, an updated interior, and a name change to Denza 500. Range of the Denza 500 is said to be 451 kilometres (280 miles) measured by the NEDC standard. This is the latest version of the Denza electric car made exclusively for

256-415: The use of LIDARs placed in the body structure, N7 enables semi-autonomous driving. The manufacturer decided to use ports located on both sides for charging the electrical system, placing them in the rear fenders. The passenger cabin features a large center console extending towards the dashboard. It consists of three displays, with a digital clock screen in front of the driver and a second display in front of

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