DENZA Z9GT to Debut in Europe on April 8 with 1500kW FLASH Charging
BYD's DENZA Z9GT will launch in Europe on April 8, offering FLASH Charging that can add hundreds of kilometers of range in as little as five minutes.
1500 kW
122 kWh
up to 800 km
What Happened
DENZA, the premium brand of BYD Group, will introduce its Z9GT electric flagship at Paris's Palais Garnier opera house on April 8. The vehicle features FLASH Charging technology powered by BYD's latest Blade Battery 2.0 and 1500kW charging stations, capable of charging from 10% to 70% in just five minutes and from 10% to 97% in nine minutes.
- 10% to 70% in 5 minutes
- 10% to 97% in 9 minutes
- 20% to 97% in 12 minutes even at -30°C
“The introduction of the DENZA Z9GT in Europe marks a very important milestone for our brand. The ability to add hundreds of kilometres of range in just minutes, even in extremely low temperatures, means the Z9GT perfectly reflects our vision for DENZA: technology that inspires, performance that excites and elegance that defines the future of premium mobility.”
The Z9GT is a shooting brake Grand Tourer with European-influenced design and an e3 platform. It offers a 122kWh Blade Battery providing up to 800km range in rear-wheel-drive form, and a triple-motor all-wheel-drive version producing over 960PS for 0-100km/h in under three seconds. Inside, it features a Devialet audio system with Dolby Atmos for an immersive entertainment experience.
Why this matters
This breakthrough aims to eliminate range anxiety by enabling EV charging as fast as refueling a gasoline car, even in extreme cold, potentially accelerating EV adoption in Europe.
Terms in This Story
- LFP
- Lithium iron phosphate, a type of lithium-ion battery chemistry known for safety and longevity.
- Blade Battery
- BYD's proprietary battery design that uses long, thin cells for improved safety and energy density.
- Dolby Atmos
- An immersive audio technology that creates a three-dimensional sound experience.
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