Luxury Electric Car Z9 GT Launched at ₹1.57 Crore
Gurugram, November 14: The race for luxury electric cars in the Indian market is set to accelerate with the launch of the new Z9 GT by BYD’s luxury brand Denza. The ex-showroom price of this car is ₹1.57 crore, and customers can book it by paying ₹10 lakh. This four-door fastback, referred to as a shooting brake by the company, will be sold entirely through imports. Denza cars will be available at special showrooms in Gurugram, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, and Hyderabad, separate from BYD’s regular outlets.
0 to 100 km/h in 2.7 Seconds
The Indian model of the Denza Z9 GT features a 122.5 kWh battery pack and is equipped with three electric motors—one at the front and two at the rear. Together, these motors generate a power output of 1,156 bhp and a torque of 1,210 Nm. The company claims that this car can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.7 seconds, with a top speed of 270 km/h.
Range of 670 KM
It is noteworthy that the car can travel up to 670 kilometers on a single full charge, according to NEDC certification. It also features 1,500 kW ultra-fast charging technology, allowing the battery to charge from 10% to 97% in just 9 minutes. Additionally, it supports 11 kW AC charging.
Impressive Exterior Design
In terms of design, the Denza Z9 GT boasts LED headlights, a prominent hood, and a LiDAR sensor mounted at the front of the roof. Its dimensions are 5,180 mm in length, 1,990 mm in width, and 1,490 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3,125 mm. The sides feature 20-inch alloy wheels with Pirelli tires, flush door handles, and large ORVMs. At the rear, it has LED taillights, a roof spoiler, and a uniquely designed bumper.
Competition with Porsche Taycan
The company offers a warranty of 6 years or 1.5 lakh kilometers on the Denza Z9 GT, along with an 8-year or 1.5 lakh kilometers warranty on the electric powertrain. In the Indian market, it will directly compete with the Porsche Taycan. Denza was established in 2010 as a joint venture between BYD and Daimler, with Mercedes-Benz later exiting the partnership. In 2022, BYD reintroduced Denza as a luxury brand, positioning it above its existing cars in India.