Denza introduced the Z9 electric vehicle featuring a combined 1,140bhp powertrain, a claimed 372-mile range and 1,500kW ultrarapid charging that can take the battery from 10 to 97% in nine minutes. The company says prices are unconfirmed but expected at around £100,000 in the UK, about £55,000–£60,000 in Australia and roughly £45,000 in China.
The Z9 pairs a 309bhp front motor with twin 416bhp rear motors and uses rear-wheel steering to enable "crab walking" and automated rear-wheel-assisted parallel parking. A plug-in hybrid variant is planned to follow.
Denza demonstrated the high-rate charging and says it will build a proprietary charging network to support the model. The company positions fast charging as a key selling point given the Z9's claimed range.
The Z9 carries roof-mounted lidar intended to support higher levels of autonomy that Denza says could be enabled via software updates if legislation permits. Stella Li, executive vice-president, referenced showroom plans for the UK around July despite the Z9 featuring leather interior elements.
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