Gasgoo Munich-BYD and its premium brand DENZA showcased their latest electrified vehicles and technologies at the Paris Motor Show 2026, which opened on October 12 local time, according to a post on BYD's WeChat account. The exhibits included the second-generation Blade Battery, flash-charging technology and the God' s Eye driver-assistance system. BYD also outlined plans to build 3,000 flash-charging stations in Europe by the end of 2027.
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Products tailored to the European market
BYD also displayed the DOLPHIN G DM-i, a compact plug-in hybrid developed specifically for Europe, bringing its DM-i technology to the region' s mainstream family-car segment. The BYD SHARK plug-in hybrid pickup extends the company' s DMO off-road hybrid platform into another vehicle category.
DENZA expands its European technology offering
DENZA displayed the BAO 5 plug-in hybrid off-road vehicle and models from its flagship Z series. The brand also announced plans to introduce CNOA driver assistance in Europe in 2027, beginning with the DENZA Z9GT.
Technology portfolio and charging infrastructure
BYD' s technology display covered its second-generation Blade Battery and flash-charging technology, dedicated battery-electric vehicle platforms, DM-i plug-in hybrid technology and the DMO hybrid off-road platform. The company' s planned European charging network is intended to complement its vehicle and technology rollout.
Executive comments on charging and driver assistance
BYD Executive Vice President Stella Li said the company' s flash-charging technology can deliver refueling-like charging convenience and help address concerns about driving range and charging. She also said the God' s Eye driver-assistance system is designed to handle complex urban driving conditions in Europe. Li cited flash charging, the e³ platform and advanced driver assistance among the technologies BYD and DENZA aim to translate into customer benefits.
Global sales and market reach
BYD said its new energy vehicle business had expanded to more than 120 countries and regions by September 2026, with cumulative global sales surpassing 18.2 million units. Overseas sales of its passenger cars and pickups exceeded 1.33 million units in the first nine months of 2026, already surpassing its full-year overseas sales in 2025.
