BYD Denza N8 EV: 1,003 km Range, 5-Minute Charging
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- BYD confirmed the new all-electric Denza N8 delivers a 1,003 km (623 miles) pure electric CLTC range, matching what the discontinued PHEV version had previously achieved on a full charge and tank
- Flash Charging technology on the new N8 recharges from 10% to 70% in five minutes and from 10% to 97% in nine minutes, per Denza
- MIIT filing shows the five-seat N8 EV measures 5,150 mm long, 1,999 mm wide, 1,820 mm tall, with a 3,075 mm wheelbase and a 130.15 kWh Blade Battery 2.0 pack on BYD's e3 platform
- Denza N8 is offered in single-motor RWD (320 kW or 370 kW) or tri-motor AWD with a 270 kW front motor and two 310 kW rear motors, combining for 1,193 hp
- Denza originally launched the N8 in 2023 as a PHEV in six- and seven-seat configurations but discontinued it after less than a year due to sluggish sales
- The new electric version shares its shape and proportions with the larger PHEV Denza N8L, which BYD launched in June with the same Flash Charging tech
Why it matters: A 130 kWh battery in a five-seat SUV paired with five-minute charging is a direct shot at range anxiety in China's EV market. The shift to a pure-electric, five-seat layout follows a clear market signal: the original six/seven-seat PHEV N8 was pulled after less than a year for sluggish sales.
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