BYD’s premium brand unveils the Denza Z9S
The premium brand Denza from the Chinese BYD Group has unveiled the Denza Z9S, a fully electric mid-size to full-size sedan that starts at around 34,000 euros in China. Depending on the variant, the range is said to reach up to 1,100 km according to the Chinese test cycle.
Denza Z9S
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In Europe, Denza marked its debut in spring with the Denza Z9GT. This all-electric shooting brake, equipped with high-end features, starts at a sleek €144,500 in Germany. The newly introduced Denza Z9S is not meant to be a successor to the Z9GT but will instead stand alongside it as an independent electric sedan.
The Denza Z9S positions itself as a more compact alternative to the Denza Z9GT. It measures 5.09 metres in length, 1.98 metres in width, and 1.49 metres in height, with a wheelbase of 3.025 metres. The Denza Z9S is available with both single-motor and triple-motor electric drivetrains. The single-motor variant features rear-wheel drive with a maximum power output of 370 kW, while the triple-motor version offers all-wheel drive with a combined system power of up to 890 kW.
Equipped with BYD’s second-generation Blade Battery, which has a capacity of 102.3 kWh, the Denza Z9S achieves ranges of 780 km CLTC (632 km WLTP), 920 km CLTC (745 km WLTP), and 1,100 km CLTC (891 km WLTP). The high-performance version accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.68 seconds.
All variants feature BYD’s innovative Flash-Charging technology, enables the battery to charge from 10% to 70% in 5 minutes and from 10% to 97% in 9 minutes. According to Denza, the vehicle can also charge from 20% to 97% in 12 minutes at temperatures as low as -30°C.
On board, the Denza Z9S includes the “God’s Eye” driver assistance system (version 5.0), which supports urban and motorway 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 wrap-around design with a 17.3-inch freestanding central display, a 13.2-inch digital instrument cluster, and a 50-inch head-up display (HUD). Additional features include Nappa leather seats, a suede headliner, and metallic accents. Rear passengers can use a 7-inch display in the centre armrest to control the air conditioning, entertainment system, and seat settings.
The price list for the base model starts at 255,800 yuan (approximately €34,000), the flagship variant with fast-charging capability at 275,800 yuan (around €36,700), and the E3 performance variant at 325,800 yuan (around €43,400). This positions the Denza Z9S as a direct competitor to the Tesla Model 3, which in China starts between 235,500 and 339,500 yuan depending on the configuration. According to Chinese industry media, the Denza Z9S offers significantly more value for money than the Tesla Model 3.
