BYD Denza Z9 GT: World's Longest-Range Electric Vehicle with 1,036 Km Range
BYD, the Chinese automotive manufacturer, has recently unveiled a refreshed version of its Denza Z9 GT model.
The pure battery electric vehicle (BEV) claims to have the world’s longest driving range of up to 1,036 kilometres based on CLTC standards. This achievement is attributed to the use of a Blade battery with a capacity of 122.496 kWh.
With this update, BYD has further strengthened its position in the competition for high-range electric vehicles.
In the BEV version, consumers can choose between rear-wheel drive (RWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD) configurations. The vehicle is available with two battery options of 102.33 kWh and 122.496 kWh, offering five CLTC driving range options ranging from 820 kilometres to 1,036 kilometres.
The latest RWD variant uses an electric motor with 370 kW of power or equivalent to 496 horsepower, with a maximum speed of 240 kilometres per hour.
The AWD variant combines one front electric motor of 230 kW and two rear motors of 310 kW each, generating total power of 850 kW or approximately 1,140 horsepower. This represents a 140 kW increase compared to the previous model, with a maximum speed reaching 270 kilometres per hour.
For the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variant, the Denza Z9 GT is equipped with a 63.82 kWh battery, nearly twice the size of the previous model. This battery enables a pure electric driving range of up to 400 kilometres based on CLTC standards.
The PHEV powertrain combines a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine with three electric motors. The engine generates 152 kW or 204 horsepower, whilst the combined three electric motors produce 640 kW or 858 horsepower. The maximum speed of this variant is claimed to reach 230 kilometres per hour.
In terms of dimensions, the latest model maintains the previous size, with a length of approximately 5,195 millimetres, width of 1,990 millimetres, height of up to 1,500 millimetres, and a wheelbase of 3,125 millimetres.
The infotainment system supports connectivity of up to ten screens simultaneously and voice commands, powered by the DiLink smart cockpit chip based on 4 nm technology.