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2025 BYD Seal with more tech

In 2022, China’s largest manufacturer of electric cars introduced its second electric car, a mid-size sedan, the BYD Seal. Now a refreshed version of this model is coming to the market for the 2025 model year.

BYD improved the suspension, installed the latest generation of Disus-C adaptive shock absorbers for better stability, comfort and handling, improved safety. LiDAR is installed on the roof, which will improve semi-autonomous car driving systems, improved navigation and Autopilot, as well as automatic parking functions.

The interior has also undergone certain changes, such as a redesigned steering wheel, center console and dashboard, and there is a new glossy black panel that runs the entire width of the cabin.

The biggest change is the new 800-volt architecture instead of the previous 400-volt one. This shortened the charging time of the battery, which can now be charged from 10 to 80 percent in 25 minutes, instead of 37 minutes. The new Seal will be available with two batteries with a capacity of 61.44 and 80.64 kWh, and a range of 510 and 650 kilometers.

When it comes to the powertrain, the Seal will be powered by a single electric motor with 231 HP (172 kW) and RWD. More powerful variants with RWD will have 312 hp (230 kW). However, those looking for even better performance will be able to choose a model with two electric motors, 530 hp (390 kW) and AWD.

Source: BYD

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Chinese manufacturer Aiways is moving to Europe

China has been the leader in the production of electric cars for years, and now it has become an overcrowded market with a large number of manufacturers who are finding it increasingly difficult to survive. One of them is Aiways, which in the battle of giants like BYD, Tesla or VW, decided to leave the domestic market.

Aiways Automobiles was founded in 2017, and from the very beginning, the goal was to develop a range of SUVs with electric drive. Now the company has announced that it has no plans to stay in the Chinese market due to the intense price pressure and competition that exists in this market, and that the center of global sales operations is moving to Europe (Germany).

After financial problems that forced the company to suspend car production at the Shangrao plant, Aiways still managed to find a way out and continue operations. They are currently working on a new crossover that, according to the company’s plans, should attract a larger number of customers with a low price and ensure better days for the manufacturer. According to Autocar, for now Aiways does not intend to transfer production to European soil, so the U5 and U6 models will continue to be produced in China.

Source: Autocar

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2025 Denza Z9 GT

At the end of March, the Chinese electric car manufacturer BYD announced that it had produced seven million electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. The company announced on its official website and social network Weibo that the 7 millionth NEV was the Denza N7 SUV, their premium brand car created as a joint venture between BYD and Mercedes-Benz. In a few days (April 25), a new all-electric model will arrive on the market as a competitor to the Porsche Taycan, the Denza Z9 GT.

The Denza Z9 GT is 5,180 mm long, 1,990 mm wide and 1,500 mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,125 mm. This means that it is about 130 mm longer than the Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo and 53 mm wider, but also slightly higher. It is powered by three electric motors, one on the front axle (312 hp) and two on the rear axle (2 x 327 hp), with a total power of 966 hp (720 kW). The car weighs 2,875 kg, which is more than the Mercedes-Benz EQS and Rolls-Royce Cullinan SUVs, and can reach an electronically limited top speed of 240 km/h (149 mph).

At first glance, the front of the car is characterized by angular headlights, a sculpted bumper with large openings and dramatic creases across the hood. The bold look continues with a profile with rims designed for maximum aerodynamic efficiency, flat door handles and creases. At the rear, LED taillights, a roof spoiler and a secondary spoiler that extends from the trunk lid set the Z9 GT apart from the competition.

Battery specifications are still unknown, but it is certain that BYD’s Blade design will be used. We will have more information on April 25, when the premiere of this model will take place.

Source: Denza