BYD unveils Denza Z electric sports car at Auto Shanghai

At the Shanghai Auto Show, BYD unveiled the Denza Z, a luxury electric sports coupe under its premium Denza line, signaling the company's ambitions to compete with high-end Western brands like Porsche and Mercedes-Benz. The Denza Z features a sporty, low-slung design, advanced technologies such as a foldable steering wheel and a steer-by-wire system powered by AI, and will be available in both hardtop and convertible variants. The launch underscores BYD’s rapid innovation and continued dominance in China’s electric vehicle market, where it has surpassed Tesla in global sales. This move highlights the growing technological prowess and competitive value of China’s EV sector, which is attracting global attention amid international trade tensions. BYD’s growing lineup and market leadership reflect broader shifts in the global auto industry, especially as Western automakers adjust strategies to keep pace with China’s advancements. The Denza Z’s debut further cements BYD’s status as a major player in both the luxury and mainstream EV markets.