Overview
- Denza this week outlined its Europe launch plan, saying the Z will make its European premiere at Goodwood in early July and that some models will be orderable in 2026.
- The Z9GT is presented as a high‑performance shooting‑brake driven by three electric motors with about 850 kW (roughly 1,140 PS), 1,210 Nm of torque, 0–100 km/h in 2.7 seconds, and German starting prices reported near €115,000.
- Denza and BYD promote 'flash‑charging' at manufacturer‑claimed levels around 1,000–1,300 kW and are rolling out proprietary fast chargers in Germany with early free‑charging incentives for buyers.
- Auto reports say the Z9GT in China has received an over‑the‑air autonomous 'drift' mode where a driver can draw a shape and the car follows it, a feature that is unverified for Europe and likely to face regulatory and safety scrutiny.
- The company plans rapid retail and service growth in Germany — dozens of showrooms and hundreds of chargers this year and a target of about ten models by end‑2027 — giving buyers a new premium alternative while leaving questions about European charging standards, regulatory approval, and long‑term support.