Chinese automaker BYD's luxury division Denza has launched its all-electric Z9 GT in India at an ex-showroom price of Rs 1.57 crore, expanding its presence in the country's premium electric vehicle segment.
Introduced on November 13 alongside the Denza D9 luxury MPV, the Z9 GT is being offered as a fully imported model, with bookings open for Rs 10 lakh. The five-seater electric shooting brake combines high-performance specifications with luxury features and advanced driving technology.
The company will retail its vehicles through exclusive Denza showrooms, separate from BYD's existing dealership network, in Gurugram, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai and Hyderabad.
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The Z9 GT is equipped with a 122.5kWh battery pack powering three electric motors, including one at the front and two at the rear. Together, they generate 1,156hp and 1,210Nm of torque, with power delivered to all four wheels.
According to Denza, the electric vehicle can accelerate from 0 to 100 kmph in just 2.7 seconds and achieve a top speed of 270 kmph.
The company claims a driving range of 670 km on a single charge under the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC), although actual range will depend on driving conditions and usage.
While the Z9 GT is available globally with electric and plug-in hybrid powertrains, the Indian market will receive only the fully electric version.
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One of the vehicle's major highlights is its compatibility with Denza's 1,500kW Flash ultra-fast charging technology.
The company claims the system can charge the battery from 10 per cent to 97 per cent in approximately nine minutes under suitable conditions. The vehicle also supports AC charging at speeds of up to 11kW.
The Z9 GT features rear-wheel steering, allowing the rear wheels to turn by up to 15 degrees. This enables unusual manoeuvres, including diagonal movement and 360-degree turns, designed to improve manoeuvrability in confined spaces.
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The electric shooting brake measures 5,180mm in length, 1,990mm in width and 1,490mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3,125mm.
Its exterior features sleek LED headlamps, a sculpted bonnet, a roof-mounted LiDAR sensor and flush door handles. The vehicle rides on 20-inch alloy wheels fitted with Pirelli tyres.
At the rear, the Z9 GT gets a sharply sloping windscreen, slim LED tail-lamps and a roof spoiler with an integrated stop lamp. The vehicle is underpinned by Denza's e3 platform.
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Inside, the Z9 GT offers a five-seat configuration with leather upholstery, electrically adjustable seats and a range of comfort features.
Both front seats come with ventilation, heating, massage and memory functions, while the outer rear seats offer powered adjustment, reclining, heating, ventilation and massage functions.
The dashboard features a 17.3-inch central touchscreen, a 13.2-inch digital instrument cluster and a separate 13.2-inch display for the front passenger.
Other features include a 20-speaker Devialet sound system, air suspension, powered doors with soft-close functionality and an electrically operated tailgate.
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The Z9 GT comes equipped with nine airbags, an advanced driver assistance system (ADAS), anti-lock braking, automatic parking assistance, a 360-degree camera and a tyre-pressure monitoring system.
Denza is offering a six-year or 1.5 lakh-km vehicle warranty, whichever comes first. The electric powertrain carries an eight-year or 1.5 lakh-km warranty.
Positioned above BYD's existing range in India, the Z9 GT will compete in the luxury electric vehicle segment, with the Porsche Taycan among its closest rivals.
The launch marks Denza's entry into India's premium electric vehicle market, with the Z9 GT serving as a showcase for the brand's performance, charging and luxury technologies.