BYD is introducing its new luxury SUV: over 1,200 horsepower and a range of up to 1,003 kilometers for just 36,600 euros.

The first Chinese manufacturer keeps making headlines. Just a few days ago, it was reported that it wanted to enter F1 alongside Geely, while Chinese authorities simultaneously revealed a patent from the company for building an urban two-seater electric vehicle similar to the iconic Smart.

All this while it continues to dominate the electric vehicle market: offering sedans with 875 km of range, a luxury electric SUV with over 1,200 horsepower—specifically, 1,210—along with another model that boasts 1,003 km of range at a price unattainable in Europe: 269,900 yuan, or 36,600 € at current exchange rates.

A luxury electric SUV under its brand with up to 1,003 km of range

This new SUV has just entered the Chinese market, where sales began just a few days ago. It arrives under the banner of its luxury brand Denza — whose product manager revealed its future plans — and comes with dimensions that showcase its power: up to 5.15 meters in length, 1.999 meters in width, and 1.82 meters in height, with a wheelbase of 3.075 meters; all of this to offer ample space for 5 passengers.

Although it will also be launched as a plug-in hybrid in the near future, the first units of this new luxury SUV produced by BYD arrive with an electric motor. Or rather, in three electric options.

Two models with rear-wheel drive and 320 kW / 435 HP — the latter priced at 36,600 € at the time — or 370 kW / 503 HP respectively. And a third model with an impressive 890 kW or 1,210 HP and all-wheel drive, achieved by combining a 270 kW front electric motor with two other 310 kW motors. The result? A 0 to 100 km/h acceleration in just 2.9 seconds.

Regarding its range, this luxury SUV produced by BYD is available with two massive batteries, one at 105.8 kWh and another at 130.2 kWh. Depending on the combination with the aforementioned engines, this results in ranges of 800 km, 840 km, 970 km, and up to 1,003 km, all under China’s CLTC testing cycle. Using the Western WLTP cycle, those 1,003 km would equate to approximately 820 km of range.

The good news isn’t just that range of 1,003 km, but also that all batteries in this BYD luxury SUV can be charged from 10% to 97% in just 9 minutes thanks to BYD’s Flash Charging 2.0 technology.

A luxury interior, even with a fridge

As a true Denza, BYD’s luxury brand, this SUV exudes luxury… as it is understood in China. In fact, four of its five seats—the two front seats and the two side rear seats—all feature “zero gravity” functionality. And all this starts at, remember, 36,600 euros.

This means they recline extremely far, with the front seats reclining up to 165 degrees, while the rear seats reach 146 degrees of inclination. Additionally, they can slide longitudinally by 130 mm, either forward or backward. Moreover, these four reclining seats—which can be combined to form two beds—come equipped with heating, ventilation, and a full massage system.

Luxury is also evident in many other details, starting with a panoramic screen up to 1.1 meters long located beneath the windshield, along with a central screen up to 30 inches that extends toward the front passenger side.

There’s also a 30-inch panoramic screen that can be unfolded from the ceiling for the rear passengers, a sound system by Devialet, and even a refrigerator in the back of the center console.