Denza Launches D9 DM‑i in Europe as BYD Maps Massive Flash‑Charging Rollout

Overview

• Denza introduced the plug‑in hybrid D9 luxury MPV in Europe with a 1.5‑liter turbo engine, dual motors rated at 353 PS, and a 58.5 kWh Blade battery rated for 210 km of WLTP electric range.
• The D9 DM‑i supports BYD Flash Charging up to 559 kW, and BYD targets 6,000 stations outside China with 3,000 in Europe to back its claim of 10–70% charging in five minutes.
• Interior updates include a 10.25‑inch passenger display, twin 50 W wireless phone chargers, a 16‑speaker Devialet audio system, and built‑in Google services for European models.
• In the Philippines, Denza showed the B5 and B8 plug‑in hybrid SUVs at the Manila auto show, with local debuts expected in Q2–Q3 and reported DMO specs at 603–677 hp with 4WD and off‑road hardware.
• China MIIT filings detail an updated Z9 sedan with a single‑motor 496 hp base model and a tri‑motor 1,328 hp version, signaling ongoing expansion into high‑performance EVs.