Denza's Z9GT EV, a plug-in hybrid and electric variant, debuts in Europe at €115,000 and €101,000, respectively, targeting premium brands like Audi and Porsche. The electric model boasts 1140bhp, accelerating 0-62mph in 2.7 seconds, while its hybrid counterpart offers 765bhp. Both feature Denza’s e3 Platform with three electric motors, a structural battery, and rear-wheel steering enabling 360-degree turns and autonomous parking. Test drives near Paris revealed ludicrous speed but noted the 2.9-tonne vehicle’s comfort over dynamics, lagging behind the Porsche Taycan.

Standard luxuries include heated/cooled/massage seats, carbon-ceramic brakes, and a 17.3-inch central touchscreen—optional door-mounted displays add €1,600. BYD’s Flash chargers, capable of 1,500kW output, aim for 3,000 European stations by 2026, though infrastructure rollout lags. With no US plans, Denza bets on tech density and value to disrupt legacy automakers, though design critiques persist.