Denza Z9GT priced at £105,000 as BYD launches flagship EV with five minute charging in UK
By Eve
BYD's Denza brand has opened UK order books for the Z9GT electric shooting brake at £105,000, with deliveries expected before year end. The vehicle uses a 122kWh second generation Blade battery and can charge from 10 per cent to 70 per cent in five minutes on BYD's planned 1,500kW Flash Charger network, adding around 224 miles of range. The 1,140bhp model accelerates from 0 to 62mph in 2.7 seconds and marks Denza's first European launch.
Why it matters: BYD's rollout of 1,500kW Flash Chargers to support the Z9GT signals a major infrastructure investment that could reshape ultra rapid charging specifications and procurement requirements in the UK market. The five minute charging capability, three times faster than Tesla's 500kW Superchargers, may drive new performance benchmarks for charge point operators and fleet depot planners.