The Chinese automaker launches the Denza Z starting at 142,900 pounds and plans to speed up the rollout of ultra-fast charging stations equipped with dedicated energy storage to overcome high electricity costs in the country

BYD’s Denza Z can hit 62 mph in under 2 seconds and charge from 10% to 97% in just nine minutes thanks to a charging rate of 1,500 kW.

Denza’s first electric supercar has 1,582bhp, three motors, up to 254 miles of range, a 217mph top speed in Racing form and a price from £142,900