BYD-Owned Denza Confirms India Entry, Z9 GT And D9 Expected To Be First Models
BYD-owned luxury brand Denza has confirmed its India entry. The Z9 GT and D9 are expected to be the first models for the Indian market.
BYD-owned brand Denza has confirmed plans to enter the Indian market. The announcement was made through the brand’s social media channels on October 5, 2026, with an “Arriving soon” message.
Denza is expected to operate above BYD in India, with its products likely to be positioned in the Rs 80 lakh-plus segment. The Z9 GT and D9 are expected to be the first two models introduced in the country. The company has not yet announced the launch date, prices or India-specific specifications of the two models.
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Denza Z9 GT: What We Know
The Denza Z9 GT is a four-door shooting brake and is expected to be one of the first models introduced by the brand in India.
The global-spec model uses a 122.5kWh battery and three electric motors, producing a combined 1,156hp. It has all-wheel drive and can accelerate from 0-100kph in 2.7 seconds. The claimed top speed is 270kph, while the WLTP range is rated at 600km. The Z9 GT supports charging at up to 1,500kW. Denza claims that the battery can be charged from 10 to 97 percent in nine minutes under suitable charging conditions.
The model also gets rear-wheel steering, including functions such as crab walk and Compass Turn 360°, which allows the car to rotate around its own axis. Inside, the Z9 GT features a triple-screen dashboard, additional displays for exterior camera feeds, Level 2+ ADAS, a 20-speaker Devialet audio system and electrically adjustable front seats with heating, ventilation and massage functions. The Z9 GT is expected to be priced between Rs 1.2 crore and Rs 1.5 crore in India.
Denza D9: Expected Specifications
The Denza D9 is a large electric MPV and is expected to compete with models such as the MG M9 and Toyota Vellfire. The India-spec model is expected to use a 103kWh battery paired with a front-mounted electric motor producing 313hp and 360Nm. The global-spec version has a claimed WLTP range of 520km and supports DC fast charging at up to 200kW.
The D9 features a 2+2+3 seating layout, with second-row captain’s chairs offering electric adjustment, heating, ventilation and massage functions. Equipment also includes three-zone climate control, powered thigh extenders, a Dynaudio audio system, leather upholstery and ambient lighting. The D9 is expected to be priced at around Rs 90 lakh in India.
Denza-BYD Partnership History
Denza was established in 2010 as a joint venture between BYD and Mercedes-Benz. Mercedes-Benz later reduced its stake before exiting the partnership completely in 2024, leaving BYD as the sole owner. The brand currently sells vehicles in markets including China, Southeast Asia, Australia, Europe and Latin America. Its portfolio includes electric and plug-in hybrid models.
Elctrik Speaks
Denza’s entry adds another premium EV brand to the Indian market, with its initial product plan focused on the electric luxury segment. The Z9 GT would also bring a shooting-brake body style to a market where this format remains limited, while the D9 will enter the growing luxury MPV segment. The key factors to watch will be Denza’s final India pricing, homologation specifications, charging infrastructure support and launch timeline.