The Denza Z9S mid-to-large battery-electric sedan will launch on September 23, 2026. Pre-sales began on August 3, with pre-sale prices from 319,800 to 389,800 yuan across three versions, offering CLTC ranges of 780 km, 920 km, and 1,100 km, respectively; the 1,100 km version is officially described as the longest range of any mass-produced battery-electric vehicle globally. The new model is based on the Denza e3 platform, comes standard across the lineup with rear-wheel steering, supports 5-minute flash charging from 10% to 70% battery, and is equipped with God's Eye B driver assistance. Denza has not yet announced an overseas launch timetable or export plans, and its overseas competitiveness will still depend on future pricing and localization progress.
The Denza Z9S, a mid-to-large all-electric sedan from Denza, will officially go on sale on September 23, 2026. According to local automotive media outlets such as Yiche and Autohome, the car opened pre-orders on August 3, offering three versions with pre-sale prices ranging from 319,800 yuan to 389,800 yuan. As of publication, Denza's official social channels have not yet announced the launch date. The Z9S is the third model in the Z9 series and another product launch by BYD's (HKEX: 1211) premium brand in the mid-to-large all-electric sedan market.
Range ratings: up to 1,100 km, with clear differences across three versions
Source information shows that the CLTC ranges of the three Z9S versions are 780 km, 920 km, and 1,100 km, respectively. Denza calls the 1,100 km version the longest range record for a mass-produced all-electric vehicle, surpassing the previous record of 1,036 km held by the facelifted Denza Z9GT that launched in March this year.
The two sources differ on the mapping between battery capacity and versions: one source says all three versions are equipped with BYD's 102.3 kWh second-generation Blade Battery; the configuration table listed by the other source shows that the 1,100 km version corresponds to a 122.496 kWh battery, while the 780 km and 920 km versions correspond to a 102.326 kWh battery. Converted from the latter's data, the three models' WLTP ranges are approximately 891 km, 745 km, and 632 km.
| Version | Pre-sale price | Battery | CLTC range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Z9S 2026 | 319,800 yuan | 102.326 kWh | 920 km |
| Z9S 2026 Flagship Edition | 349,800 yuan | 122.496 kWh | 1,100 km |
| Z9S 2026 e3 Edition | 389,800 yuan | 102.326 kWh | 780 km |
For charging, the Z9S supports flash charging, taking 5 minutes to charge from 10% to 70% and 9 minutes in total to charge to 97%.
Powertrain, chassis, and body parameters
The Z9S offers two powertrain options: rear-wheel-drive single-motor and tri-motor all-wheel drive. The single-motor version has a maximum power of 370 kW (496 hp); the tri-motor version has a combined maximum power of 890 kW (1,193 hp) and a fastest 0-100 km/h acceleration of 2.68 seconds.
The vehicle is built on Denza's e3 technology platform, with rear-wheel steering standard across the lineup, a minimum turning radius of 4.75 meters, rear wheels capable of independent steering by up to 5 degrees, support for Crab Walk mode and Compass Turn, and it is equipped with DiSus-A intelligent air body control. Its body dimensions are 5,090 mm long, 1,980 mm wide, and 1,490 mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,025 mm.
The exterior adopts a split headlight design, a full-width front face and a dual-layer front lip, with a roof-mounted lidar. The front trunk has a capacity of 120 L, while the rear trunk has a capacity of 470 L. It offers 7 exterior colors and 3 interior color schemes, with wheel sizes ranging from 19 to 20 inches. The rear is equipped with an active electric spoiler.
The interior features a wrap-around layout, equipped with Nappa leather seats and a suede headliner. The rear row has a 7-inch armrest screen that can control air conditioning, lighting and entertainment functions. The entire vehicle provides 44 storage spaces. The body uses a steel-aluminum hybrid structure, with high-strength steel and aluminum accounting for 91.1%, and a torsional rigidity of 45,036 N·m/deg.
Smart Driving and Cabin Configuration
In terms of assisted driving, the Z9S is equipped with the lidar-equipped God's Eye B, running the God's Eye 5.0 system. This system introduces reinforcement learning into an end-to-end large model, supporting urban and highway navigation assist as well as full-scenario parking assist. The cabin supports connectivity with mainstream smartphone brands including Huawei, Xiaomi, OPPO, vivo, Honor and Samsung.
Competitive Landscape and Overseas Market Observations
In terms of price and size, the Z9S will compete directly with mid-to-high-end all-electric sedans such as the Xiaomi SU7 and XPeng P7. Regarding the same brand's product lineup, Denza's China official website no longer lists the Z9; the newly added version of the facelifted Z9GT is priced at 329,800 yuan, 10.82% lower than the previously only on-sale all-electric e3 version.
As for overseas expansion, existing sources have not disclosed the Z9S's overseas launch timetable, target markets or export plans. The only available reference is price conversion: at 1 USD to 6.7628 yuan, 319,800 yuan is approximately 47,300 USD; another source, using different exchange rates, converts the three price tiers to 45,700, 51,400 and 55,700 USD.
From a product positioning perspective, the Z9S makes range ratings, fast charging capability and chassis features such as rear-wheel steering its main selling points. Among them, its 1,100 km CLTC range is the current record for mass-produced all-electric vehicles globally. However, range ratings are results under a specific test cycle, and its actual competitiveness in overseas markets will still depend on subsequent pricing strategy, channel arrangements and localization progress. There is currently no public information available to judge.
