Denza
Shenzhen Denza New Energy Automobile Co., Ltd.
🇨🇳 China
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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Denza models and prices
| Model | Price from | Market | Body | Powertrain | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D9 | ¥359,800(~$53,500) | ChinaJul 2026 | MPV | PHEV · EV | On Sale |
| N8 | —Price not published | — | SUV | EV | Announced |
| Z | £142,900(~$195,800) | UKJul 2026 | Coupe | EV | Coming Soon |
| Z9S | ¥255,800(~$38,000) | ChinaSep 2026 | Sedan | EV | On Sale |
Starting prices in the market each car is sold in, on the date shown. USD figures are approximate conversions.
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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 the N7 and 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.
Global website denza.com
Frequently asked questions
Who owns Denza?
Denza is a privately held company.
What country are Denza cars 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.