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The Denza Z9 (Chinese: 腾势Z9; pinyin: Téngshì Z9) is an executive car marketed by Denza, a brand owned by Chinese manufacturer BYD Auto. Introduced in April 2024 at the Beijing Auto Show, the Z9 is available as a 5-door shooting brake or station wagon marketed as the Z9 GT, or a more traditional 4-door sedan, both of which are offered with plug-in hybrid and battery electric powertrain options.

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Overview

The Z9 was designed under the leadership of BYD's global design director, Wolfgang Egger. According to a Denza executive, the Z9 GT targeted European competitors such as the Porsche Panamera and Mercedes-Benz S-Class. BYD teamed up with James Bond actor Daniel Craig and was first launched in the European market in April 2026. The pricing was announced in China on 20 August 2024, and went on sale a month later. At the same time, Denza also introduced the three-box sedan version of the Z9, without the "GT" moniker. It is available with the same trim levels and price with the GT model. Denza Z9 GT PEV (Plug-in EV, this is, both the plug-in hybrid and battery electric versions) are equipped with the Yi Sanfang system, which integrates three independent motors and dual-motor rear-wheel steering that offers improved vehicle handling. This system offers a rear-wheel steering angle of 20 degrees, considered "world-leading," and a minimum turning radius of 4.62 m (15.2 ft), along with a "crab-walk" capability at a 15-degree angle. The e³ tri-motor system also incorporates the DiSus-A intelligent air body control system with dual-chamber air suspension for improved stability. The Denza Z9 has achieved a moose test speed of 93.6 km/h (58 mph) and maintained a safe braking speed of 140 km/h (87 mph) during tire burst scenarios. The cabin of the Denza Z9 includes two refrigerators: a 4-liter front fridge and a 10-liter rear fridge behind the rear seat armrest. Other features include a Devialet sound system and electrically adjustable second-row seats. The Denza Z9 features the BYD 9000 cockpit chip, which includes an AI model capable of handling tasks like scheduling and voice assistance. The Denza Z9's advanced driver-assistance system uses the BYD's BAS3.0+ system, which utilises

Powertrain

The PHEV version of the Z9 is built on the e3 platform with the fifth-generation DM system, consisting of a 2.0-liter turbocharged petrol engine producing 150 kW (201 hp; 204 PS) net (152 kW (204 hp; 207 PS) gross) and three electric motors with a total output of 640 kW (858 hp; 870 PS). It accelerates from 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) in 3.6 seconds, with a 38.5 kWh LFP battery providing a 201 km (125 mi) electric range and a total combined range of 1,100 km (684 mi). The Denza Z9 PHEV is BYD's first plug-in hybrid to feature CTB (cell-to-body) battery integration, which helps increase interior space and torsional rigidity. The battery electric (BEV) version uses the e-Platform 3.0 Evo architecture and three electric motors for a combined output of 710 kW (952 hp; 965 PS), achieving 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) in 3.4 seconds. The updated 2026 model year Denza Z9 GT BEV uses BYD's second-generation Blade Battery technology, with the top-spec 122 kWh pack rated at 600 km (373 mi) under WLTP. Charging is supported at up to 270 kW on conventional public chargers and up to 1 MW (1,000 kW) on the brand's dedicated Flash Charging stations, enabling a 10 to 70 percent charge in five minutes.

Markets

=== Europe === The Denza Z9 GT made its European debut in April 2026, it is available in plug-in hybrid and battery electric versions. It is the first continent outside China to debut the Z9 GT. Malaysia. The Denza Z9 GT was launched in Malaysia on 15 July 2026, for the battery electric version solely available in the Premium trim. It is also the Asia-Pacific debut of the Z9 GT after Europe, and first Asia-Pacific country to debut the Z9 GT. Thailand. The Denza Z9 GT was launched in Thailand on 16 September 2026, for the battery electric version solely available in the Performance AWD variant.

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Specifications

name
Denza Z9
Manufacturer
BYD Auto
Production
2024–2026 (Z9), 2024–present (Z9 GT)
Assembly
China: Shenzhen, Guangdong
Designer
Under the lead of Wolfgang Egger
Class
Executive car (E)
Body style
4-door sedan, 5-door shooting brake (Z9 GT)
Layout
Rear-motor, rear-wheel-drive (EV; since 2026), Triple-motor, all-wheel-drive (EV), Front-engine, triple-motor, all-wheel drive (PHEV)
Platform
e3 platform
Related
Denza Z9S, Denza N8L, Denza N9
Engine
Petrol plug-in hybrid:, 2.0 L BYD479ZQA I4 turbo
Battery
EV:, 100 kWh BYD Blade LFP (EV), 102.3 kWh Blade 2.0 LFP, 122.5 kWh Blade 2.0 LFP, PHEV:, 38.5 kWh BYD Blade LFP (PHEV), 63.4 kWh Blade 2.0 LFP
Electric range
630-1036 km (CLTC, EV), 701 km (NEDC, EV), 161-301 km (WLTP, PHEV), 201-401 km (CLTC, PHEV)
Charging
2701100 kW DC (EV, standard model), 1500 kW DC (EV, GT model), 82 kW DC (PHEV), V2G: more than 300 kW
Transmission
E-CVT (PHEV)
Wheelbase
3125 mm
Length
5235 mm, 5180-5195 mm (GT)
Width
1990 mm
Height
1500-1480 mm
Kerb weight
2740-2875 kg
Successor
Denza Z9S (Z9)

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