Denza Z9S: BYD’s premium brand unveils a mid-priced electric sedan
The premium brand Denza, part of China’s BYD conglomerate, has introduced the Denza Z9S, a fully electric mid-to-high-end sedan priced at around 34,000 euros in China. Depending on the variant, its range is said to reach up to 1,100 kilometers according to Chinese testing standards.
Denza Z9S
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In Europe, Denza made its debut in spring with the Denza Z9GT. This fully electric shooting brake with premium features costs 144,500 euros or more in Germany. The newly introduced Denza Z9S will not be the successor to the Z9GT but rather positioned alongside it as a separate electric sedan.
The Denza Z9S serves as a more compact alternative to the Denza Z9GT. It is 5.09 meters long, 1.98 meters wide, and 1.49 meters high, with a wheelbase of 3.025 meters. The Denza Z9S is available with both single-motor and three-motor electric drive systems. The single-motor version features rear-wheel drive and a maximum power output of 370 kW. The three-motor version supports all-wheel drive with a combined system power of up to 890 kW.
Equipped with BYD’s second-generation Blade battery boasting a capacity of 102.3 kWh, the Denza Z9S offers ranges of 780 km under CLTC standards (632 km under WLTP), 920 km under CLTC standards (745 km under WLTP), and 1,100 km under CLTC standards (891 km under WLTP). The high-performance version can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.68 seconds.
All variants feature BYD’s innovative Flash Charging technology, which allows the battery to go from 10% to 70% in 5 minutes and from 10% to 97% in 9 minutes. According to Denza, the vehicle can also be charged from 20% to 97% in 12 minutes in an environment of minus 30 degrees Celsius.
The Denza Z9S is equipped with the “God’s Eye” driver assistance system in version 5.0, which supports city and highway navigation as well as advanced safety features such as automatic emergency braking (AEB) and emergency steering assist (ESA).
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The interior of the Denza Z9S features a surround-style design with a 17.3-inch standalone central touchscreen, a 13.2-inch digital instrument cluster, and a 50-inch head-up display (HUD). It also includes Nappa leather seats, a velour leather ceiling, and metallic accents. Rear passengers can use a 7-inch display in the center armrest to control the climate system, entertainment system, and seat adjustments.
The price list for the base model starts at 255,800 yuan (around 34,000 euros), the flagship version with fast charging at 275,800 yuan (approximately 36,700 euros), and the E3 performance version at 325,800 yuan (about 43,400 euros). Thus, the Denza Z9S is a direct competitor in terms of price to the Tesla Model 3, which in China starts at 235,500 to 339,500 yuan depending on the configuration. According to Chinese industry media, however, the Denza Z9S offers significantly more value for money than the Tesla Model 3.
