Denza “Z” goes nuclear
Denza’s new “Z” is a full‑blown electric 911 rival — nearly 1,000 hp, a 100 kWh pack and a three‑motor layout that even does a “crab walk” into tight spaces, and it’s set to debut publicly at Goodwood this year (supercarblondie.com). The car is being framed as China’s play for high‑performance EV prestige — James Bond vibes included — signaling serious ambition in the performance EV segment (supercarblondie.com).
Denza has enlisted actor Daniel Craig to front the car’s international launch, and the brand says the model will make its UK public debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in 2026. (carscoops.com) Production Z appears to inherit the Z9/Z9GT’s multi‑motor architecture: published Z9GT figures show a front motor of about 230 kW and two rear motors of about 310 kW apiece, a configuration the company lists as producing up to roughly 850 kW (≈1,140 hp) in its highest output form. (carnewschina.com) Denza’s public specifications for the Z9 family include battery options above 100 kWh — documents cite 102.326 kWh and 122.496 kWh packs with CLTC ranges reported between roughly 820 km and more than 1,000 km for certain configurations. (carnewschina.com) Independent coverage and company materials list 0–100 km/h sprint times in the mid‑3‑second range for the high‑power Z9 variants and peak DC charging capability advertised near 270 kW. (motor1.com) Denza says the car will use advanced vehicle electronics — steer‑by‑wire control and magnetorheological suspension have been named — and the Z9 program has already demonstrated extreme low‑speed maneuvers such as a ‘tank turn’ during previews. (autocar.co.uk) Denza is the BYD Group’s premium marque, originally launched as a BYD‑Daimler joint venture, and BYD’s UK materials confirm the Z will lead a push into markets across Europe, the Middle East and Africa alongside models like the D9 MPV and B5 SUV. (en.wikipedia.org)
