BYD Trims Denza Z9S Launch Price by 64,000 RMB as Recall and Weak Orders Weigh on Shares

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    "title": "BYD Trims Denza Z9S Launch Price by 64,000 RMB as Recall and Weak Orders Weigh on Shares - AD HOC NEWS",
    "excerpt": "BYD has kicked off domestic sales of the Denza Z9S, the flagship electric sedan from its premium brand, at a price well below pre-launch indications - a discount that lays bare just how fiercely automakers are fighting for position in China's upper-mid-range EV segment. The model carries a sticker of between 255,800 and 325,800 RMB. According to media reports, that entry point sits 64,000 RMB beneath the level floated during pre-orders. On the technical side, the Z9S delivers a range of up to 1,100 kilometers under China's CLTC test cycle. The steep markdown at launch signals BYD's intent to keep pressure on established rivals while defending share in a more profitable slice of the market. Marketing muscle is being brought to bear as well: on September 17 the company extended its strategic partnership with Mediawan, an arrangement that places BYD and Denza vehicles in the series \"Call My Agent!\" Beyond passenger cars, the group is pushing hard into new territory. On September 14 its commercial vehicle division unveiled its European lineup at IAA Transportation, headlined by the heavy electric tractor unit ETT 44 - good for up to 1,000 horsepower, 600 kilometers of range and a 651 kWh Blade battery. The broader portfolio spans weight classes from 3.5 to 44 tonnes. Stella Li, BYD's Executive Vice President, said the first heavy truck would reach Europe in 2027, with local...",
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