Luxury or Leverage? Decoding BYD’s European Markup

This episode of Kilowatt dives into the staggering engineering and questionable economics of BYD’s luxury powerhouse, the Denza Z9 GT. Originally born from a partnership with Mercedes-Benz, the Denza brand is now striking out on its own with a 1,140-horsepower "shooting brake" that boasts some of the most advanced chassis tech on the planet. We explore its incredible ability to "crab walk" and pivot, its massive 1.5-megawatt charging capability, and why it might just be the fastest-charging EV in the world. However, the real conversation starts with the sticker shock: why does a car that costs roughly $40,000 in China command a staggering $134,000 price tag in Europe? We break down the impact of EU tariffs, shipping costs, and BYD’s aggressive strategy to pivot from a budget brand to a premium Porsche competitor. Plus, a special thank you to David for joining our Patreon family. Support the Show Other Podcasts: Beyond the Post YouTube Beyond the Post Podcast Shuffle Playlist 918Digital Website News Links: DTNS Episode EU Sets Final Tariffs on China-Made Electric Vehicle Imports The $100,000 Markup: Why BYD’s $40k EV Costs $134k in Europe Meet the BYD Denza Z9 GT: The Fastest-Charging Car in the World *Show Art Created By Gemini Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Luxury or Leverage? Decoding BYD’s European Markup is an episode from Kilowatt: A Podcast about Tesla by 918Digital.

This episode is 00:35:18 long.

This episode was published on Apr 16, 2026.

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