DENZA Z brings 1,604 PS electric performance to Goodwood

Triple motors deliver 1,604 PS

All three standard variants are built on DENZA’s new e³ Sports Car Platform, combining a single front motor with two independently controlled rear motors.

The system produces 1,604 PS and 1,240 Nm, enabling the Coupe to accelerate from 0–100 km/h in 2.25 seconds and reach a top speed of 300 km/h. The Spider achieves 0–100 km/h in 2.3 seconds, while the Racing version can complete the sprint in 1.96 seconds and reach 350 km/h when equipped with optional semi-slick tyres.

The Special Edition increases output to more than 2,000 PS, cutting the 0–100 km/h time to under 1.7 seconds. It also features enhanced cooling systems, improving battery and powertrain cooling performance.

Advanced chassis technology

The e³ platform integrates intelligent three-motor torque control, Cell-to-Body battery technology, DiSus-M magnetorheological suspension and BYD’s FLASH Charging system.

Vehicle Motion Control coordinates braking, steering, suspension and power delivery in as little as 10 milliseconds, supporting advanced functions such as torque vectoring, tyre-burst stability control and a “compass turn” manoeuvre.

The Z uses double-wishbone front and five-link rear suspension. Coupe and Spider variants feature air suspension, while the Racing model adopts coil springs for track-focused performance. Carbon-ceramic brakes with multi-piston calipers are standard across the range.

Ultra-fast charging and battery tech

Power comes from a 76 kWh second-generation Blade Battery, delivering WLTP ranges of 410 km for the Coupe, 400 km for the Spider and 380 km for the Racing version.

DENZA claims its 1,500 kW FLASH Charging system can charge the battery from 10 to 70 per cent in five minutes and from 10 to 97 per cent in just nine minutes. Even in extreme cold conditions of minus 30°C, a 20 to 97 per cent charge is claimed to take 12 minutes.

The LFP battery uses Cell-to-Body 2.0 integration, improving structural rigidity, safety and packaging efficiency. The Z’s mixed steel and aluminium body structure delivers torsional rigidity exceeding 40,000 Nm per degree.

Performance-focused design

The Coupe and Spider measure 4,780 mm in length, while the Racing version extends to 4,870 mm due to additional aerodynamic components.

The design combines sculpted surfaces with functional airflow channels, including an S-shaped airflow path through the front bumper and bonnet.

The Racing variant adds a carbon-fibre splitter, vortex generators, additional cooling vents and an optional rear wing, generating up to 1,060 kg of downforce at 350 km/h.

The Special Edition goes further with full carbon-fibre bodywork and an active drag-reduction system, capable of reducing drag by up to 40 per cent while producing more than 2,000 kg of downforce.

Four seats and premium technology

Despite its performance focus, the DENZA Z offers a 2,780 mm wheelbase and a four-seat layout. The Coupe and Racing models provide 250 litres of boot space, expandable to 550 litres with the rear seats folded.

The cabin features carbon fibre, suede-effect materials and metallic finishes, alongside an 8.88-inch digital instrument cluster and a 12.8-inch infotainment display with Google built-in.

Equipment includes heated, ventilated and massaging seats, a digital rear-view mirror, wireless charging, soft-close doors and a Devialet premium sound system.

Driving modes include Boost mode, which increases torque output by 30 per cent for short bursts, and Track mode, offering launch control, drift functions, lap timing and adjustable performance settings.

Launch timeline and availability

Customers will be able to choose from multiple exterior and interior colour options, along with bespoke finishes for brake calipers and Spider roof configurations.

Orders for the DENZA Z Coupe, Spider and Racing variants will open in selected markets this summer, with first deliveries expected before the end of 2026.