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Denza EV/500 500 (facelift 2018) 70 kWh (184 Hp) Electric
Overall Rating
Denza EV/500:
Shenzhen Denza New Energy Co. , Ltd. , trading as Denza , is an automobile manufacturing company and luxury plug-in electric vehicle brand owned by BYD Auto.
Denza was founded in May 2010 as a joint venture between BYD and Daimler AG. In late 2014, its first model, the Denza EV was put on sale in selected Chinese cities only. In late 2021, Denza underwent a restructuring as Mercedes-Benz reduced its share to 10%, while BYD held the rest. BYD started investing in new models, such as the D9 MPV, the N7 and N9 SUVs and the Z9 full-size car. In September 2024, Mercedes-Benz withdrew entirely by transferring its remaining 10% stake to BYD....(Read more on Wikipedia)
500 (facelift 2018) Overview:
Denza EV/500 (500 (facelift 2018)). Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 10.5 s). The top speed reaches 150 km/h. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
70 kWh (184 Hp) Electric Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Improved acceleration (10.5 sec 0-100km/h) provides a more confident and responsive driving experience, better suited for mixed road conditions.
Fuel Economy
Maintains excellent electric range and efficiency, offering a balanced blend of performance and economical operation for longer journeys.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Excellent electric range for its time (451 km CLTC)
- • Spacious interior due to long wheelbase (2880 mm)
- • Modern facelift design with updated features
- • Efficient electric powertrain with two power options
Cons:
- • Base model's acceleration is sluggish (14 sec 0-100km/h)
- • Limited availability outside the Chinese market
- • Brand recognition and long-term support concerns in some regions
- • Rear suspension is torsion beam, potentially impacting ride comfort over rough surfaces
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(EV: February, 2017 - March, 2018).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Denza |
| Model: | EV/500 |
| Generation: | 500 (facelift 2018) |
| Modification (Engine): | 70 kWh (184 Hp) Electric |
| Start of production: | March, 2018 |
| End of production: | 2019 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | BEV (Electric Vehicle) |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Electricity |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 10.5 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 10.5 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 150 km/h |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 10 sec |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4672 mm mm [30mm more] |
| Width: | 1850 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1642 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2880 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1625 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1620 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | One electric motor drives the front wheels. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 1 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | 215/55 R18 |
| Wheel rims size | 18 |
| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
| Rear suspension | Torsion |
| Electric: | |
|---|---|
| Gross battery capacity: | 70 kWh |
| Battery technology: | Lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO |
| Battery location: | Below the floor |
| System power: | 184 Hp |
| System torque: | 300 Nm |
| All-electric range: | 451 km |
| All-electric range (CLTC): | 451 km |
| Electric motor power: | 184 Hp |
| Electric motor Torque: | 300 Nm |
| Average Energy consumption: | 15.9 kWh/100 km |
| Electric motor location: | Front axle, Transverse |
| Electric motor type: | Synchronous |
| Average Energy consumption (CLTC): | 15.9 kWh/100 km |
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