BYD Auto Ltd.’s luxury brand, Denza, previewed what it calls “the world’s longest-range electric vehicle” this weekend, as U.S. automakers fall further behind in the global EV race. The new Z9 GT can travel up to 644 miles on a single charge, roughly a 64% increase over the current Z9 GT, which can reach up to 391 miles. So, how do American EVs stack up? Tesla’sModel S is rated for up to 405 miles, Chevrolet’s Silverado EV can reach 478 miles, and the Lucid Air Grand Touring tops out at 512 miles. While the price of the new Denza Z9 GT hasn’t been announced, the current model starts at around $51,500, much less than comparable American EVs, which start at around $90,000. Now, the U.S. industry faces a major dilemma. They can either invest more in electric vehicles that many Americans still aren’t fully embracing, or risk falling even further behind. A recent survey showed that only 7% of Americans want their next car to be electric.
Sections
▼
Introducing the World's Longest-Range Electric Vehicle
BYD Auto Ltd.’s luxury brand, Denza, previewed what it calls “the world’s longest-range electric vehicle” this weekend, as U.S. automakers fall further behind in the global EV race. The new Z9 GT can travel up to 644 miles on a single charge, roughly a 64% increase over the current Z9 GT, which can reach up to 391 miles. So, how do American EVs stack up? Tesla’sModel S is rated for up to 405 miles, Chevrolet’s Silverado EV can reach 478 miles, and the Lucid Air Grand Touring tops out at 512 miles. While the price of the new Denza Z9 GT hasn’t been announced, the current model starts at around $51,500, much less than comparable American EVs, which start at around $90,000. Now, the U.S. industry faces a major dilemma. They can either invest more in electric vehicles that many Americans still aren’t fully embracing, or risk falling even further behind. A recent survey showed that only 7% of Americans want their next car to be electric.
