Denza, BYD’s luxury vehicle brand, has entered the Indian passenger vehicle market with the launch of the all-electric Z9 GT. The performance-focused shooting brake is priced at ₹1.57 crore (ex-showroom), while bookings have opened against a token amount of ₹10 lakh.
The Z9 GT is being introduced alongside the Denza D9 luxury MPV as the brand begins its India operations. Both models are being brought in as completely built units (CBUs), rather than being assembled locally. Denza will sell them through dedicated dealerships that will operate separately from BYD showrooms.
Retail presence planned across six cities
Denza plans to establish its retail presence in Gurugram, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai and Hyderabad.
The India-spec Z9 GT is offered only with an all-electric powertrain. In international markets, the model is also available in electric and plug-in hybrid forms, but the version introduced in India uses a 122.5kWh battery pack and three electric motors. One motor drives the front axle, while two separate motors power the rear wheels. Combined output stands at 1,156 HP and 1,210 Nm, with power sent to all four wheels.
| Specification | India-spec Denza Z9 GT |
|---|---|
| Price | ₹1.57 crore (ex-showroom) |
| Booking amount | ₹10 lakh |
| Battery | 122.5kWh |
| Powertrain | Three electric motors, all-wheel drive |
| Claimed range | 670 km (NEDC) |
| 0–100 km/h | 2.7 seconds (claimed) |
| Top speed | 270 km/h |
Performance and charging claims
Denza claims a 0–100 km/h time of 2.7 seconds and a top speed of 270 km/h. The claimed driving range is 670 km under the NEDC testing cycle. As with other claimed certification figures, the actual range in India can depend on factors such as driving conditions, speed, temperature and use of the vehicle’s features; Denza’s stated figure is based on the NEDC cycle.
The company lists a maximum DC charging capability of 1,500kW and claims that the battery can charge from 10 to 97 per cent in nine minutes with a compatible charger. The charging time is therefore dependent on access to a charger that supports the required specification.
A luxury electric alternative with a practical body style
Unlike a conventional luxury sedan or SUV, the Z9 GT uses a shooting brake design. It combines the low-slung proportions of a fastback-style grand tourer with a large rear hatch and a four-door cabin. The format is intended to add luggage-carrying practicality without moving into the SUV body style used by many premium electric vehicles.
The vehicle measures 5,180mm in length, 1,990mm in width and 1,490mm in height, with a 3,125mm wheelbase. Its exterior equipment includes LED headlamps, flush-fitting door handles, 20-inch alloy wheels with Pirelli tyres and a roof-mounted LiDAR sensor. The Z9 GT’s independently controlled rear motors also allow torque to be distributed between the rear wheels, forming part of its vehicle manoeuvring technology.
- India price: ₹1.57 crore ex-showroom
- Bookings: ₹10 lakh token amount
- Initial retail cities planned: Gurugram, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai and Hyderabad
The launch places Denza in India’s high-end electric vehicle segment, with the Z9 GT serving as its performance model and the D9 addressing luxury MPV buyers. Its CBU import route, proposed dedicated dealerships and high-output three-motor setup indicate that the brand is starting with a limited-volume luxury strategy rather than a mass-market electric vehicle offering.
