Engineering:Denza Z9

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Short description: Executive car
Not to be confused with Denza Z.
Denza Z9
Overview
ManufacturerDenza (BYD Auto)
Production2024–present
AssemblyChina: Shenzhen, Guangdong[1]
DesignerUnder the lead of Wolfgang Egger
Body and chassis
ClassExecutive car (E)
Body style
Layout
  • Triple-motor, all-wheel-drive (EV)
  • Front-engine, triple-motor, all-wheel drive (PHEV)
Platforme3 platform
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Electric motorAC permanent magnet synchronous
Power output
  • 710 kW (965 PS; 952 hp) (EV)
  • 640 kW (870 PS; 858 hp) (motor, PHEV)
TransmissionE-CVT (PHEV)
Hybrid drivetrainPlug-in hybrid
Battery
Electric range
  • 630 km (391 mi) (CLTC, EV)
  • 201 km (125 mi) (CLTC, PHEV)
Plug-in charging
  • 270 kW (DC, EV)
  • 82 kW (DC, PHEV)
  • V2G: more than 300 kW[2]
Dimensions
Wheelbase3,125 mm (123.0 in)
Length5,235 mm (206.1 in) (sedan)
5,180–5,195 mm (203.9–204.5 in) (GT)
Width1,990 mm (78.3 in)
Height1,500–1,480 mm (59.1–58.3 in)
|uk|Kerb|Curb}} weight2,740–2,875 kg (6,041–6,338 lb)

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 / estate 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.[3][4][5]

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.[6] BYD teamed up with James Bond and Daniel Craig to launch this model in the European market.[7]

The Z9 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.[8]

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.[9]

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 33 sensors and two Lidar units. These sensors enable functions like city and highway navigation, autonomous valet parking, and other autonomous driving features. This system is offered at no extra cost for the lifetime of the vehicle.[9]

The Denza Z9 PHEV comes in Pro, Max, and Ultra trims. The Pro version lacks features such as air suspension, head-up display, and massage functions for second-row passengers, which are available in the Max trim. The Ultra trim adds electrically powered doors, Nappa leather seats, and 26 Devialet speakers. A Limited First Edition (LFE) of the PHEV model, limited to 2010 units, offers Max and Ultra trims with additional features like side-view cameras and 16 surround-view cameras.[7]

  • Rear view
    Rear view
  • Interior
    Interior
  • Denza Z9 GT (EV)
    Denza Z9 GT (EV)
  • Rear view
    Rear view
  • Denza Z9 GT (PHEV)
    Denza Z9 GT (PHEV)
  • Rear view
    Rear view

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 152 kW (204 hp; 207 PS) 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.[9]

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. Technical battery data of the Denza Z9 GT 100% electric version (BEV): [10][11][12]

  • Batteries: BYD's second generation Blade Battery technology .
  • WLTP range: It is rated at 600 km (370 miles) with the 122 kWh battery.
  • Charging Capacity: Supports 270 kW on conventional public chargers and up to 1 MW (1,000 kW) on specific brand stations (Flash Charging), allowing charging from 10% to 70% in 5 minutes.

Denza Z9S

Denza Z9S
Powertrain
Electric motor
  • 270 kW TZ226QYA
  • 310 kW TZ226XYB
  • 370 kW TZ226QYD
Power output496–1,194 hp (370–890 kW; 503–1,211 PS)
Battery102.326 kWh LFP
Electric range780–920 km (485–572 mi) (CLTC)
Dimensions
Wheelbase3,025 mm (119.1 in)
Length5,090 mm (200.4 in)
Width1,980 mm (78.0 in)
Height1,490 mm (58.7 in)
|uk|Kerb|Curb}} weight2,397–2,588 kg (5,284–5,706 lb)

On 11 May 2026, MIIT filings revealed the Denza Z9S, an updated and smaller version of the Z9. It is 145 mm (5.7 in) shorter with a 100 mm (3.9 in) smaller wheelbase, 10 mm (0.39 in) narrower, and 28 mm (1.1 in) lower. The exterior has updated styling with dual-strip headlights and taillights, and features the addition of a rear facing LiDAR.

Powertrain

The Z9S is available in two battery-electric variants, single-motor rear-wheel drive and tri-motor all-wheel drive. Rear-wheel drive variants use a single motor outputting 496 hp (370 kW; 503 PS). All-wheel drive variants use a 362 hp (270 kW; 367 PS) motor for the front axle along with a 416 hp (310 kW; 422 PS) individually driving each rear wheel for a total of 1,194 hp (890 kW; 1,211 PS). Both are powered by a 102.3 kWh LFP battery providing a CLTC range of 920 and 780 km (572 and 485 mi) for rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive, respectively.[13]

Specifications
Model Battery Motors Power Range Top speed Kerb weight
Type Weight Front Rear CLTC
RWD 102.326 kWh LFP 725.9 kg
(1,600 lb) 		— 370 kW TZ226QYD rated: 185 kW 496 hp
(370 kW; 503 PS) 		920 km
(572 mi) 		250 km/h
(155 mph) 		2,397–2,438 kg
(5,284–5,375 lb)
Tri-motor AWD 270 kW TZ226QYA rated: 90 kW 2×310 kW TZ226XYB rated: 80 kW 1,194 hp
(890 kW; 1,211 PS) 		780 km (485 mi) 270 km/h
(168 mph) 		2,588 kg
(5,706 lb)

Sales

Year China
Z9 Z9 GT Total
PHEV EV PHEV EV
2024 1,300[14] 59[15] 8,253[14] 1,155[15] 10,767
2025 1,922[16] 375[17] 5,448[16] 953[17] 8,698

References

  1. ↑ "All about BYD". MarkLines Automotive Industry Portal. https://www.marklines.com/en/oem/byd. 
  2. ↑ electricfelix (2026-04-09). Flash charging in Europe, off grid! Denza launch. Retrieved 2026-05-19 – via YouTube.
  3. ↑ Anderson, Brad (2024-04-16). "Mercedes And BYD's Denza Z9 GT Is A Mega-Watt Monster". https://www.carscoops.com/2024/04/denzas-sleek-z9-gt-has-three-electric-motors-and-952-hp/. 
  4. ↑ Opletal, Jiri (2024-04-15). "BYD's Denza Z9 GT flagship wagon leaks in China with 952 hp, coming to Europe next year" (in en-US). https://carnewschina.com/2024/04/15/byds-denza-z9-gt-flagship-wagon-leaks-in-china-with-952-hp-coming-to-europe-next-year/. 
  5. ↑ "Named the Z9 GT, the new Denza car is more like a Porsche than Xiaomi" (in en). 2024-04-08. https://www.laitimes.com/en/article/6hwna_6y8xz.html. 
  6. ↑ "DENZA names fire new flagship sedan DENZA Z9 GT". https://autonews.gasgoo.com/Detail2020.aspx?ClassId=7&ArticleId=70032325. 
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Bobylev, Denis (2024-09-20). "Denza Z9 GT launched in China for 47,450 USD eyeing Europe" (in en-US). https://carnewschina.com/2024/09/20/denza-z9-gt-launched-in-china-for-47450-usd-eyeing-europe/. 
  8. ↑ "【图】预售33.98万起 三厢版腾势Z9正式发布_汽车之家". 2024-08-20. https://www.autohome.com.cn/news/202408/1299663.html#pvareaid=102624. 
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 腾讯网 (2024-09-20). "腾势Z9系列上市，33.48万元起，比亚迪的高端爆款终于来了？_腾讯新闻" (in zh-CN). https://new.qq.com/rain/a/20240920A0A0VG00. 
  10. ↑ "Denza Z9 GT: Gran turismo inteligente | Denza España" (in es). https://www.denza.com/model-page/z9gt. 
  11. ↑ "BYD Denza Z9GT specs | BitAuto". https://www.bitauto.com/wiki/100130234899/. 
  12. ↑ "Denza Z9 GT specs, performance data" (in en-US). https://fastestlaps.com/models/denza-z9-gt. 
  13. ↑ "Error: no |title= specified when using {{Cite web}}" (in zh-CN). 2026-05-11. https://www.autohome.com.cn/news/202605/1314236.html#pvareaid=102624. 
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 "【易车销量榜】全国2024年腾势插电混动终端量销量榜-易车榜\" (in zh-CN). https://car.yiche.com/newcar/salesrank/?brandId=175&saleType=2&flag=2024&energy=3. 
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 "[Yiche Sales Chart National 2024 Denza Pure‑Electric Terminal Sales Volume Rankings – Yiche Rankings"] (in zh-CN). https://car.yiche.com/newcar/salesrank/?brandId=175&saleType=2&flag=2024&energy=2. 
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 "【易车销量榜】全国2025年腾势插电混动终端量销量榜-易车榜" (in zh-CN). https://car.yiche.com/newcar/salesrank/?brandId=175&saleType=2&flag=2025&energy=3. 
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 "【易车销量榜】全国2025年腾势纯电动终端量销量榜-易车榜" (in zh-CN). https://car.yiche.com/newcar/salesrank/?brandId=175&saleType=2&flag=2025&energy=2. 



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