BYD, the Chinese automaker once dismissed by Elon Musk, has reached a major milestone: the production of its 10 millionth new energy vehicle (NEV). The milestone vehicle, a Denza Z9 sedan, was presented to Fen Ji, CEO of Game Science, known for their hit game Black Myth: Wukong.
The Denza Z9, unveiled earlier this year at the Guangzhou Auto Show, was chosen as the symbolic 10 millionth vehicle. The collaboration between BYD and Game Science centers around utilizing BYD technology for the digital preservation of cultural artifacts.
This 10 million figure encompasses both fully electric vehicles and hybrids, with the Denza Z9 itself available in both versions. Priced from 334,800 yuan (approximately $46,250 USD), deliveries are set to begin next month.
Founded in 1995, BYD initially focused on battery production. The company's entry into automobile manufacturing began in 2003 with the acquisition of Qinchuan Automobile. Significant growth accelerated in 2005 with sales of 100,000 F3 models in just 14 months. BYD introduced its first hybrid system in 2008 and surpassed Tesla in electric vehicle deliveries in 2022, securing a leading position in the market.
