Chinese automotive giant BYD has partnered with actor Daniel Craig for the European launch of its new luxury model, the Denza Z9 GT. Scheduled to hit European roads in 2026, this high-performance vehicle stands out with nearly 1,000 horsepower and its groundbreaking “Flash Charging” technology. Offering up to 500 kilometers of range with just five minutes of charging, the vehicle aims to surpass competitors such as Tesla, set a new benchmark in the global luxury EV market, and challenge traditional European automakers.
Positioned with Daniel Craig, who is strongly associated with the James Bond character, as its brand ambassador, the Denza Z9 GT is preparing for its European debut on April 8, 2026. Equipped with a tri-motor powertrain, the vehicle produces around 960 horsepower and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in under three seconds. These performance figures place it in the elite supercar category, making it a flagship model in BYD’s global luxury expansion strategy. At its core is a next-generation 122 kWh Blade Battery 2.0, offering up to 800 kilometers of range under WLTP standards, while Chinese testing cycles claim up to 1,036 kilometers, positioning it as one of the longest-range mass-produced electric vehicles.
The most striking innovation is its “Flash Charging” system. With charging stations capable of delivering up to 1,500 kW of power, the vehicle follows a “5 minutes ready, 9 minutes full” concept. This allows it to gain approximately 500 kilometers of range in just five minutes, charging from 10% to 70% at extraordinary speed. BYD has also raised the safety bar, demonstrating that the battery remains thermally stable for 24 hours even when heated up to 700°C. Additionally, the vehicle can reach 97% charge in just 12 minutes even under extreme cold conditions down to -30°C.
BYD, which sold over 4.6 million new energy vehicles last year surpassing giants like Ford and becoming the world’s sixth-largest automaker has also overtaken Tesla in monthly registrations in the European market. Senior executive Stella Li stated that the Z9 GT represents a turning point for the Denza brand, combining emotional driving dynamics with the most advanced battery technologies in the industry. This new flagship model is expected to reshape the competitive balance in Europe with its combination of technological superiority and luxury design.
Source: Solarbaba – In Turkish
