BYD’s top-selling 1,100+ hp luxury GT is about to get a bit cheaper — SkimNews
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- Denza GM Li Hui confirmed a new Z9 GT variant launches September 9, explicitly responding to customer feedback on the current lineup
- The new tri-motor trim is expected to start at ~339,800 yuan ($50,000), filling the gap between the Flagship RWD at 299,800 yuan ($44,500) and the e3 Performance at 369,800 yuan ($55,000)
- The tri-motor Z9 GT delivers a combined 850 kW (1,140 hp) via BYD's e3 platform, against the single-motor variant's 370 kW (496 hp)
- The Z9 GT uses BYD's Blade Battery 2.0 with Flash Charging that recharges from 10% to 70% in about 5 minutes, with a claimed CLTC range of up to 1,036 km (643 miles)
- Denza says the Z9 GT has been China's top-selling luxury GT for several consecutive months; the car measures 5,195 mm long on a 3,125 mm wheelbase, roughly the size of a Porsche Panamera
- BYD already sells the Z9 GT in Europe starting at €115,000 ($134,500) in Germany and plans expansion to 30 countries by end of 2026, though European availability of the new cheaper tri-motor has not been confirmed
Why it matters: A 1,140-horsepower tri-motor luxury GT priced near $50,000 resets the performance-per-dollar benchmark in China; the same Denza already lists at €115,000 in Germany — nearly 2.7x the expected Chinese price — meaning European luxury GT buyers could soon face a flagship rival with a far steeper pricing spread at home versus abroad.
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