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Denza Z
Technical description:
Drive: Three electric motors
Power: 1600 HP
DC Charging: 1000 kW
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The Denza Z is scheduled to make its European debut in early July 2026 at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The electric sports coupe from BYD’s premium subsidiary is coming to Europe as the second battery-electric model in the brand’s current market launch. It is also bound for Germany, where customers are expected to be able to order it before the end of 2026.
The key point is the pairing of a sports-coupe body with a three-motor electric drive system. In this configuration, the Denza Z is said to deliver up to around 1,600 hp. Denza is being positioned in Europe as a premium brand alongside the volume BYD marque and is aiming to measure itself against Mercedes, BMW and Porsche.
- Denza Z: electric sports coupe with three electric motors.
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- D9: luxury van in the plug-in hybrid line-up.
- Z9 GT plug-in hybrid: part-time electric version of the Z9 GT.
Specifications and technology
The Denza Z’s powertrain is based on three electric motors. The sports coupe is quoted at up to around 1,600 hp, placing it at the top end of the brand’s announced line-up. Acceleration, top speed, battery capacity and driving range have not been given, so those figures are not part of the stated specification.
A central technical feature is ultra-fast Flash Charging, shared by the Denza Z and the Denza Z9 GT. The maximum charging output is 1,000 kW, which is said to allow the battery to be filled in just under ten minutes. This is the headline technical figure attached to both electric models during Denza’s European launch phase.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | Denza Z |
| Body type | sports coupe |
| Drive | three electric motors |
| Power | up to around 1,600 hp |
| DC charging | Flash Charging up to 1,000 kW |
Markets, prices and availability
The European premiere of the Denza Z is planned for the Goodwood Festival of Speed, with the timing given as early July. The car is coming to Germany, where it should be available to order before the end of 2026. Prices are expected to start above 120,000 euros.
Denza is a subsidiary of the Chinese electric-car group BYD and will act in Europe as a classic premium provider alongside the volume BYD brand. Outside its home market, it also sells SUV models from premium sister brand Fang Cheng Bao under the Denza label. The company was founded in 2011 by BYD and the then Daimler AG as a premium electric-car brand for China, and Mercedes-Benz still holds a small stake in it.
The European line-up is broader than this one model. From 2027, a compact SUV and a large saloon are due to join the electric range. For the plug-in hybrid programme, two SUVs and a saloon have also been announced for 2027, in addition to the initial models already named.
- European premiere: Goodwood Festival of Speed, early July 2026.
- Availability in Germany: order books expected to open before the end of 2026.
- Expected price level: above 120,000 euros.
- Electric plans from 2027: compact SUV and large saloon.
- Plug-in hybrid plans for 2027: two SUVs and a saloon.
Verdict
The Denza Z arrives in Europe with a defined Goodwood debut slot and a plan for German orders before the end of 2026. Its key numbers are about 1,600 hp, three electric motors, charging at up to 1,000 kW and a starting price expected above 120,000 euros, placing it clearly in premium territory.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Denza Z premiere?
The Denza Z is scheduled to make its European debut in early July 2026 at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. On the CarsUpcoming calendar, it is listed for July 2026 with month-level precision.
When will the Denza Z go on sale in the UK?
A UK on-sale date for the Denza Z has not been announced. The model is coming to Europe, and in Germany customers are expected to be able to order it before the end of 2026.
How much will the Denza Z cost?
A UK price for the Denza Z has not been announced. The expected price level in Germany/Europe is above 120,000 euros; this is not a UK price and no currency conversion has been given.
Should I wait for the Denza Z or buy the current model now?
No direct predecessor or replacement model has been stated, so a proper comparison is not possible yet. What is known is that the Denza Z is an electric sports coupe with three motors, up to around 1,600 hp and DC charging at up to 1,000 kW.
What power and drivetrain does the Denza Z have?
The Denza Z uses three electric motors. Its output is quoted at up to around 1,600 hp.
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