BYD calls it the world’s first intelligent electric supercar. After its global debut at the Beijing Auto Show, the Denza Z is set to go head-to-head with Europe’s top luxury automakers this summer.
BYD Denza Z debuts as a new global electric hypercar
The Denza Z marks “a watershed moment for the global auto industry,” BYD said, as it gears up to take on the million-dollar luxury supercar segment that’s been historically dominated by European automakers.
It was displayed as a convertible in production form at the event with a soft-top retractable roof. Renowned German automotive designer Wolfgang Egger, now BYD’s Global Design Director, led the meticulous design.
The four-seat convertible is based on the “Pure Emotion” design theme with carbon fiber bodywork, seats, and more to reduce weight and improve performance. It also includes an air duct on the hood to enable “ground-hugging flight” with improved downforce at high speeds.
Packing over 1,000 horsepower, BYD claims the Denza Z can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (0-62 mph) in less than 2 seconds.
It also features BYD’s new Blade Battery and Flash Charging 2.0 system, enabling it to recharge in as little as 5 minutes. While details are still limited, the drop-top will likely offer a WLTP driving range similar to that of the Denza Z9 GT, up to 599 km (372 miles).
The Denza Z also features the same Disus-M intelligent body control system as the Yangwang U9, engineered specifically for high performance.
Top comment by Beario
Its going to be some time before we see anything like this here in the US, but the more people are made aware just what they are missing here, the better the chances that there will be some change.
BYD is already testing the new Z model at the legendary Nürburgring track ahead of its global launch this summer at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
The pictures shown above from @WilcoBloc offer a closer look at the electric hypercar in near-production form. Denza is running a competition to name the three specific editions the electric supercar will launch in: Standard, Convertible, and Track.
While further specs and prices will be revealed closer to launch, the Denza Z model will likely cost more than the Z9 GT that launched in Europe earlier this month for around €115,000 ($134,500).
The Denza Z9 GT is available in both purely electric (EV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrains. The EV variant uses a 122.49 kWh battery pack and three electric motors, delivering a combined 1,140 hp (850 kW) and a WLTP range of up to 599 km (372 miles).
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