Denza has revealed an electric version of its N9 large SUV in China, marking a new entry for the premium BYD-owned brand. Government filings uncovered by CarNewsChina detail the new model, which will join the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variant already confirmed for Australia. The electric N9 measures 5270mm long, 2030mm wide and 1830mm high on a 3125mm wheelbase. It is 233mm longer than a Volvo EX90 on a wheelbase that is 140mm shorter. The size mirrors the Zeekr 9X PHEV, which is also set to arrive in Australian showrooms.
Specifications and features
The N9 EV offers a choice of five or six seats and shares its width, height and wheelbase with the PHEV. The body is 12mm longer than the hybrid version detailed in Australian approval documents. The vehicle features roof-mounted LiDAR, while optional equipment includes 22-inch forged alloy wheels and two-tone paintwork. Kerb weights are listed at 3105kg and 3180kg, which are lower than the maximum figure reported for the updated PHEV in China, though the configurations are not identical.
According to the filings, the all-wheel drive N9 EV packs an 890kW tri-motor electric powertrain. A 270kW front motor drives the front axle, while two rear motors produce 310kW each. The car uses BYD’s e3 ‘Yisanfang’ architecture, which combines independent three-motor drive with rear-wheel steering. Capabilities include rear-steer parking and high-speed tyre-blowout stability control, though the filings do not confirm which functions the N9 EV will offer. Charging specifications for the N9 EV have not yet been disclosed, unlike the PHEV which supports Flash Charging technology.
Local availability
Denza Australia has announced plans to launch the Z9 GT electric shooting brake in the first half of 2027, while the PHEV variant, which has received Australian Design Rule certification in October 2026, has not been confirmed for the Australian market. Both the Z9 GT and N9 SUV share the same e3 architecture. The PHEV model features a 150kW 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine, a 200kW front electric motor, and two 220kW rear electric motors, resulting in a total system output of 545kW.
The Chinese-market N9 PHEV has a 75.3kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) pack that supports Flash Charging. It claims a 10–70 per cent DC fast-charge in as little as five minutes and a 10–97 per cent charge in nine minutes. The PHEV has a claimed electric range of 420km under the CLTC cycle and a combined range of 1520km. Claimed fuel consumption with a depleted battery is 5.9L/100km under the NEDC cycle. The N9 EV’s lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery capacity and driving range have not yet been disclosed.
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