BYD’s luxury EV roadster leaks with a tri-motor 1,500+ hp setup, and it’s headed overseas
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- BYD announced the Denza Z roadster will debut in Europe in July, with a public launch at the Goodwood Festival of Speed (July 9‑12, 2026).
- Denza Z employs a tri‑motor layout—one 670 hp front motor and two 455 hp rear motors—producing a combined 1,582 hp (1,180 kW).
- e3 platform underpins the Denza Z, giving it a 4,780 mm length, 1,990 mm width, 1,350 mm height and a 2,780 mm wheelbase, making it slightly larger than a Porsche 911 and comparable to a Mercedes‑AMG GT Coupe.
- Blade Battery and Flash Charging system power the Denza Z, with range not yet disclosed but expected to be close to the Z9 GT’s WLTP 599 km (372 mi) rating.
- Disus‑M intelligent body control enables the Denza Z to perform “jump,” “dance,” and even three‑wheel driving modes.
- Nürburgring testing is underway for the Denza Z ahead of its global launch, indicating BYD’s confidence in its high‑speed performance.
Why it matters: BYD gains a foothold in the ultra‑luxury EV segment, challenging incumbents such as Ferrari, Lamborghini and Mercedes‑Benz, while European makers face fresh competition from a Chinese brand that pairs supercar performance with BYD’s Blade Battery and Disus‑M control. The move could reshape premium EV pricing and technology benchmarks.
![BYD’s 1,500+ hp EV supercar is cheaper and faster than a Porsche 911 Turbo S [Images]](https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/07/BYD-Denza-Z-EV-price.jpeg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1400)
![BYD reveals prices for its new 1,500hp+ luxury EV sports car start at nearly $200K [Images]](https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/07/BYD-Denza-Z-EV-prices.jpeg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1400)