BYD Launches Luxury Electric Brand Denza in India With D9 MPV and Z9 GT

Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD has brought its luxury electric brand Denza to India, launching two models: the D9 multi-purpose vehicle starting at ₹90 lakh and the Z9 GT sports car starting at ₹1.57 crore, ex-showroom.

Booking and Sales

Bookings opened on Friday with a down payment of ₹10 lakh. According to Autocar India, the D9 arrives as a fully imported model in a single, fully-loaded trim. The company plans to sell these vehicles through dedicated showrooms across six cities: Mumbai, Gurugram, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai and Hyderabad.

Vehicle Details and Warranty

Autocar India reports that the D9 packs a 115.07kWh battery paired with a front-axle-mounted electric motor, offering a claimed NEDC range of 730km. The luxury MPV comes with a vehicle warranty of 6 years or 1.5 lakh km and a battery pack warranty of 8 years or 1.6 lakh km.

Background

Context

The Denza brand started in 2010 as a joint venture between BYD and Mercedes-Benz, and it is now available in over 100 countries. BYD India has already sold over 20,000 cars in the country through its network of 50 showrooms spread across 40 cities.