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Denza B5 EV Only Range Test – Stock Tyres vs AT Tyres Final Benchmark

Savage Offroad Australia

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In this second part of our EV Only Range Test on the Denza B5, we run the exact same route again, this time on stock wheels and tyres. Same vehicle, same setup, same conditions as Part 1 (Denza B5 EV Range: How Much do AT Tyres RE...) where we tested it on 33.2” Predator Mutants with 18” Koya forged wheels.

Both tests were completed starting at 100% battery and finishing at 25% SOC in Pure EV mode. The goal was simple: real world comparison between aggressive AT tyres and factory stock wheels on the same stretch of road.

Final benchmark results:
• 33.2” Predator Mutants / 18” Koya Forged Wheels
Distance: 95 km
Battery Left: 25%

• Stock Wheels & Tyres
Distance: 102.4 km
Battery Left: 28%

That’s a noticeable difference over the same route, showing how tyre choice can directly impact EV-only efficiency and range on the Denza B5.

Keep in mind, these numbers are real-world results. The tests were not conducted in a controlled environment. Wind, traffic, temperature and other external factors may have influenced the outcome. That said, both runs were done under comparable conditions to keep the comparison fair.

If you’re running bigger AT tyres or planning a wheel upgrade, this is something worth considering.

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20 Comments

@williamjia1717 5 months ago

Once the battery is drained to 25%, press & hold the EV switch for longer than 5 seconds to force the system to enter "force EV" mode, so the car will keep driving on battery only.

@bugramecheng 7 months ago

Closely following all Denza B5-related videos. Thanks for your efforts. Looking forward to a towing test.

@michaelanderson3771 7 months ago

Really good test and it has been proven many times that highway terrain tires at the correct pressures are more fuel efficient than AT tires and even more so than Mud Terrain (MT).
This test reinforces the same results achieved from any vehicle under the same conditions.

@BuntaBall40 6 months ago

Amber mate, best power provider in my view

@BuntaBall40 6 months ago

Quality video mate, graphic summaries awesome

@eight50 7 months ago

Excellent thanks Byron, love your work!

@LondonerInOz 7 months ago (edited)

Great videos, watching all your B5 content. Will you be fitting any accessories to it in the future? Also are you going back to try beer o'clock at some point?

@ahmadang50 1 month ago

Here we can not replace the 20” rim with 17 or 18” rim because the break calipers are sport and bigger

@peterryan7340 7 months ago (edited)

Origin Energy offered me a plan for 38c per KWh and 10c feed in for 2 years. I hate the confusing plans too mate. I think i will try and find a good low km Denza in about 2 years.

@raymondmumford6255 7 months ago

Looking forward to you doing a tow test with this car. I want to order the B5 as it looks awesome, but I think taking the towing into consideration I will need to order the B8.

@helerrr 7 months ago

can you test forge wheels plus the most efficient tire? also did you know with higher size tire one size higher diameter than stock will increase efficiency) make a video how much efficient can tou get out of denza?

@davidwales9657 6 months ago

14:16 is all ya need

@kenken-kq9pn 7 months ago

hopefully they make a branch here in tasmania.

@raispang6258 7 months ago

Thanks for the test, at least now it's confirm easily achievable. I am not going to get that, not with the way I drive and mostly city driving. 😊

@johnemerson5383 7 months ago

I don't know if the B5 is the same as the Shark 6 but a NZ reviewer was able to "force" more EV only driving below the 25%. From memory he was able to get the battery down to either 10% - 15% which means you could get an extra 13 to 20 km's range which might be handy when needed.
Also for charging, just make sure you've got lots of solar panels. You can get 10 kw's of solar now for $5k. During daylight hours you can run the aircon and charge the PHEV.

@RQ0809 3 months ago

@SavageOffroadAustralia have you watch Paul Maric Carexpert recent video of Denza B5? Tye bash plate bend in the wind. Haha.

@xboxice2005 7 months ago (edited)

So should be better on slower roads.,have you done this same test with Shark if so I would like to check it out.

@kennethprocak5176 7 months ago (edited)

Did you drive exactly the same streets and roads all the way ? You will travel further distance on larger diameter tyres. When l went from Michelin M/S too BF Goodrich in my old Disco, l measured the roll distance the big tyre was 10% further in one rotation. I needed to know for the speedo error.

@BrettJackman-x3r 6 months ago

As someone who tows everyday for work and also a 1.5tonne camper trailer when on a break, I'd really like to know the fuel economy stats under tow. Also, can you operate electric trailer brakes from the infotainment system?

@nzironman 7 months ago

Great video,, I am amazed the AT's were that good. I think that setup looks much better. How is the ride in terms of noise and comfort? And, can you please confirm the test car was a Leopard.