DENZA, the premium technology-oriented automotive brand of the BYD Group
02-06-2026 20:55 -
Blending a sophisticated, flowing shooting-brake body style with state-of-the-art technology, the Z9GT represents a unique proposition for premium buyers searching for a supremely comfortable car underpinned by innovation. And its availability as both a pure EV and Super Hybrid DM (Dual Mode) model allows customers to choose between significant zero-emissions range and ultimate long-distance flexibility, without compromising on performance. Regardless of powertrain, the Z9GT comes with BYD Group's revolutionary FLASH Charging, and the technology has up to 1,500kW of power that can deliver the charging promise of 'Ready in 5, Full in 9, Cold Add 3'.
Stella Li, BYD Executive Vice President, commented: “The Z9GT represents the true spirit of DENZA — where advanced technology, beautiful design and emotional driving come together. That makes it the perfect model to lead the brand as we extend its reach beyond China, starting with Europe. Delivering the promise of 'Ready in 5, Full in 9, Cold Add 3' will make the Z9GT the car that breaks down the final barriers of electrification for premium customers.
As the flagship leading DENZA's introduction in Europe, the Z9GT features BYD Group's latest powertrain technologies: FLASH Charging and the second generation of the company's signature Blade Battery.
FLASH Charging delivers up to 1,500kW of power through a single connector (Chinese market), allowing refill times that rival conventional combustion- engine-car refuelling. The system can take the Z9GT from 10%-70% of battery capacity in only five minutes, and from 10%-97% in just nine minutes. Even in -30°C, a freezing temperature that would normally reduce charging speeds significantly, the Z9GT can recharge from 20%-97% in only 12 minutes. These lightning-fast times fulfil the promise of 'Ready in 5, Full in 9, Cold Add 3'.
the 'Flash-Release' cathode features a directionally engineered, multi-level particle-size architecture that enables dense packing and rapid deintercalation.
the 'Flash-Flow' electrolyte uses AI-driven precision optimisation to deliver high ionic conductivity and fast ion mobility.
the 'Flash-Intercalate' anode has a multi-dimensional lithium-insertion site construction, allowing 360° 3D high-speed lithium-ion intercalation.
Together, these technologies mean significantly reduced internal resistance, cutting heat generation at the source.
Further innovation in the anode, which features high-throughput electrode restructuring and graphite particles aligned perpendicular to the electrode plane, reduces lithium-ion transport resistance and allows smooth, faster intercalation – securing not only FLASH Charging performance, but also the 5% increase in energy density.
The 2nd Generation Blade Battery features a breakthrough Solid Electrolyte Interphase (SEI) layer, a key component of any lithium-ion battery. BYD's solution uses molecular-level engineering and macroscopic structural optimisation to be both ultra-thin, allowing higher ionic conductivity, and highly dense, ensuring chemical stability. It also features dynamic self-repairing technology to strike the balance of 'thin yet strong'.
The technical achievements in energy density and charging speed have not come at the cost of safety or durability. In fact, the 2nd Generation Blade Battery has passed a string of fresh benchmark safety evaluations, including the world's first simultaneous FLASH Charging and Nail-Penetration Test, which resulted in no thermal runaway, smoke or fire, even after 500 FLASH Charging cycles. The 2nd Generation Blade Battery also passed a thermal-runaway test after the forced short circuit of four cells simultaneously, with no fire or explosion, even in a controlled environment with temperatures exceeding 700°C.
Furthermore, the 2nd Generation Blade Battery brings an advance in LFP battery durability; compared with the original Blade Battery, its overall capacity degradation is reduced by 2.5%.
e3 Platform brings new-energy performance to premium segment
Beneath the Z9GT's stunning bodywork lies the e3 Platform (pronounced 'e-cube'), created specifically for the DENZA brand. As well as FLASH Charging, it brings several world-first and class-leading functions, based on these core technologies:
1) three-motor independent drive
2) rear-wheel dual-motor independent steering
3) Vehicle Motion Control
4) Cell-to-Body (CTB) battery-body integration
5) DiSus-A dual-chamber air suspension
The e3 Platform offers a choice of powertrain – pure electric or Super Hybrid DM – that DENZA can pass on to its customers without any of the traditional compromises that come with these solutions. The EV version of the Z9GT offers exhilarating acceleration of 0-100km/h in just 2.7 seconds, and can reach a top speed of 270km/h. Its front motor produces 313PS (230kW), and each of its rear motors has a peak power figure of 422PS (310kW).
The total system power output is 1156PS (850kW), a figure that exceeds that of many luxury brands' V12 petrol engines.
The capacity of the Z9GT EV's 2nd Generation Blade Battery is an impressive 122.49kWh, delivering 600km of range on the WLTP Combined cycle. When combined with its FLASH Charging capability, this ensures that customers of the all-electric Z9GT can enjoy thrilling all-electric performance while still retaining genuine long-journey capability.
A rear-wheel-drive edition of the Z9GT EV, featuring the same battery, will join the line-up in Europe before the end of 2026, offering even greater combined range of up to 800km.
The e3 Platform has been engineered to accommodate Cell-to-Body construction, in which the battery is integrated into the structure of the vehicle. This brings gains not only in packaging (as an example, the floor of the passenger compartment is the top of the battery, saving vertical space) but also in torsional rigidity, with benefits in safety and on-road dynamics. CTB increases the vehicle's torsional rigidity by 32% and reduces the intrusion rate in front-crash and side-pole crash tests by 15% and 35% respectively.
BYD Group's commitment to powertrain flexibility is demonstrated by the launch of a Z9GT DM alongside the pure-electric edition. This plug-in Super Hybrid version features three electric motors too but also incorporates a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine that is primarily designed to keep the 63.82kWh battery charged. The total system output is 776PS (570kW).
In yet another breakthrough for DENZA, the Z9GT DM is the first such plug-in hybrid to use the same Cell-to-Body construction as its all-electric stablemate – a significant engineering feat, given the additional requirements for cooling and exhaust routing that come with the Super Hybrid's petrol engine.
The Z9GT DM has 173PS (127kW) from petrol power alone, and a 63.82kWh Blade Battery that offers 203km of pure-electric range – comfortably enough for several days of average commutes. Its performance is impressive too, with 0-100km/h dispatched in just 3.6 seconds and a top speed of 260km/h. The Z9GT DM also features FLASH Charging, allowing rapid electric top-ups on longer journeys to maximise the range of its efficient Super Hybrid powertrain. The Z9GT DM matches the feat of the EV with 10%-70% in five minutes, 10%-97% in nine minutes and even in -30°C, 20%-97% in 12 minutes.
The Z9GT DM is a standout performer on long-distance flexibility, thanks to the intelligent management of its electric motors and hybrid system, a full charge and a full tank of petrol can take the car 805km.
With these two powertrains, the Z9GT demonstrates how a new-energy vehicle can meet varying customer needs in the premium segment.
The Z9GT’s intelligent architecture also means that it can ensure even greater levels of safety for the car’s occupants. Vehicle Motion Control (VMC) acts as a vehicle control hub, taking command of all the controllable actuators of the car – braking, suspension and steering. It then uses an industry-leading signal-transmission time of as little as 10 milliseconds to provide faster, more accurate and more comprehensive control of the car’s motion.
This revolutionary level of systems integration means that the Z9GT can react to situations such as high-speed tyre blowouts, recognising the incident and responding in milliseconds to adjust the torque of the unaffected tyres and the dynamic distribution of power. This enhances vehicle stability, while assistance systems also intervene to identify the lane and reduce vehicle yawing. This broadened safety boundary means that the Z9GT is better equipped to cope with tyre blowouts at speeds of up to 180 km/h.
