The Denza D9 is a seven-seat luxury MPV from BYD's Denza brand, sold as a DM-i plug-in hybrid with 401 km of CLTC electric range or as a pure EV with up to 800 km CLTC range. Prices start from ¥359,800.
349 hp 401 km AWD
Denza
Shenzhen Denza New Energy Automobile Co., Ltd.
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BYD's premium new-energy vehicle brand, positioned above the mainstream BYD lineup. Founded in 2010 as a joint venture with Mercedes-Benz, it became a wholly owned BYD subsidiary in 2022 and now spans MPVs, SUVs and, with the Z line, electric sports cars.
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The Denza Z is BYD's premium-brand electric sports car, sold as Coupe, Spider and track-focused Racing versions with a shared 1604 hp tri-motor powertrain. The Racing does 0-100 km/h in 1.96 seconds, and a future ~2000 hp extreme version is aimed at a Nurburgring lap record.
1604 hp 409 km AWD
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The Denza Z9S is BYD's premium-brand electric sedan, pre-sold in China from ¥319,800 ($47,100) with a claimed CLTC range up to 1,100 km - which Denza calls the longest of any mass-produced electric car. A tri-motor Performance version makes 1,194 hp and does 0-100 km/h in 2.68 seconds.
503 hp 780 km RWD
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Denza says its new Z9S goes 1,100 km. Here's what that number is measuring
Denza opened pre-orders on the Z9S electric sedan from ¥319,800 ($47,100), claiming up to 1,100 km of CLTC range on the top trim - which it calls the longest of any mass-produced electric car. A tri-motor Performance version makes 1,194 hp and does 0-100 km/h in 2.68 seconds.
9 Aug 2026
Denza Z: BYD's 1604 hp EV sports car does 0-100 in 1.96s
BYD's premium Denza brand unveiled the Z sports car at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in Coupe, Spider and track-focused Racing forms, all sharing a 1604 hp tri-motor powertrain. The Racing hits 100 km/h in 1.96 seconds on semi-slicks. UK prices start at £142,900 ($190,770) for the Coupe, rising to £172,900 ($230,820) for the Racing.
10 Jul 2026
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About
Denza is BYD’s premium new-energy vehicle brand, created in 2010 as a 50/50 joint venture with Mercedes-Benz under the name Shenzhen BYD Daimler New Technology. Mercedes contributed early design and safety engineering, and its three-pointed-star influence showed up in Denza’s first-generation cars, but the German automaker gradually reduced its stake before exiting completely in 2022, leaving BYD as sole owner.
Since then Denza has grown into a full lineup positioned above mainstream BYD models, built on the same e-Platform architecture and Blade LFP battery technology but with higher-end trim, tech and pricing. The D9 MPV and N7/N8 SUVs anchor the range in China, and the brand has pushed into performance with the Z series of electric sports cars, shown in Coupe, Spider and track-focused Racing form.
Denza is headquartered in Shenzhen and sells primarily in China, with a growing export footprint in Hong Kong, Southeast Asia and Central Asia, alongside international showcase appearances such as the Z’s debut at the UK’s Goodwood Festival of Speed.
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Frequently asked questions
Who owns Denza?
Denza is a privately held company.
What country is Denza from?
Denza is a Chinese brand, headquartered in Shenzhen.
When was Denza founded?
Denza was founded in 2010.
What kind of cars does Denza make?
Denza makes premium electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles.
Is Denza still connected to Mercedes-Benz?
No. Denza started in 2010 as a 50/50 joint venture between BYD and Mercedes-Benz. Mercedes reduced its stake over time and exited entirely by 2022, leaving Denza a wholly owned BYD brand, though some early cars carried Mercedes-influenced design and safety input.
What kind of cars does Denza make?
Denza sits above mainstream BYD as its premium arm. The lineup includes the D9 MPV and N7/N8 SUVs, built on BYD's e-Platform architecture with Blade LFP batteries, and now extends into performance with the Z series of electric sports cars.
Are Denza cars sold outside China?
Yes, selectively. Denza has expanded into Hong Kong, parts of Southeast Asia and Central Asia, and has shown cars like the Z at European events such as the Goodwood Festival of Speed as it scouts export markets.