Denza, a sub-brand of Chinese automobile manufacturer BYD, has announced that they will launch the Flash Charge Edition Denza N9, a plug-in hybrid luxury SUV, on May 18, 2026, in China. The pre-sale is already taking place from April 7, 2026, with the price of 450,000 to 500,000 Chinese yuan, which translates to $66,100 to $73,500.
Reportedly, the launch price is set to be a little lower than the one with which the pre-order is happening. It is expected that its launch price will be 420,000 to 470,000 Chinese yuan, equivalent to $61,760 to $69,110. Once launched, it will compete with the Lynk & Co 900, Li Auto L9, and AITO M9.
The model is named the flash charging edition because it uses BYD’s 2.0 battery that supports “megawatt-level” flash charging. Its key specification is that it takes only 5 minutes to charge the car from 0 to 70 percent, to reach the charging up to 97 percent, it takes only 9 minutes. Interestingly, even at extreme cold conditions such as -30°C, the charging time is affected by just 3 minutes.
It is offered with a 75.264 kWh LFP battery pack that weighs 550 kg. In case of a full charge, it gives the EV mode CLTC range of 420 km. Compared to the outgoing model, it has a 40% boost in battery capacity; the previous one was 46.9 kWh.
As a PHEV, it is set to get a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine under the hood. The SUV is powered by three electric motors. one is mounted with the front axle and the other two with the rear axle. Individually, the engine generates the power of 204 hp (152 kW), the front motor generates 268 hp (200 kW), and the rear motors generate 322 hp (240 kW).
Its motor setup makes it an all-wheel drive (AWD) car; notably, it uses the electronic continuously variable transmission. The combined power output is 912 hp (680 kW), which helps with acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 60 mph) in 3.9 seconds, and the carmaker says that it reaches the top speed of up to 230 km/h (143 mph).
Dimensionally, it is the same as the N9 that was introduced to the Chinese market back in March 2025. It is 5,258 mm in length, 2,030 mm in width, and 1,830 mm in height.
Its wheelbase is 3,125 mm, and ground clearance is adjustable depending on need, as it comes with the adjustable air suspension system; it can be a maximum of 222 mm, a minimum of 110 mm, and a standard of 190 mm.
Up front, it features a slim split headlight setup; the LED DRLs are placed above and the main headlight at lower, giving a modern look. In profile, the main highlights are the flush-type door handles, which not only reduce drag but also add a premium touch, and 22-inch forged mirror wheels to improve its road presence, and the rear features full-width LED taillights and the clean bumper.
Comes with a seating capacity of 6 people in a layout of 2-2-2. The front-row passenger seat comes with zero gravity, the middle one is captain’s, and the third is power adjustable. Other notable features are a built-in refrigerator for heating and cooling, fold-out tray tables, and a wireless phone charging pad.
Inside the cabin, there’s a 17.3-inch 2.5K center touchscreen, a 13.2-inch digital instrument cluster, a 13.2-inch passenger display, a 50-inch AR-HUD, and a 17.3-inch rear entertainment screen with a 26-speaker Devialet audio system to enhance the infotainment experience.
Features God’s Eye 5.0 ADAS (advanced driving assistant system) that includes up to 11 cameras, 5 millimeter-wave radars, 12 ultrasonic sensors, and a LiDAR unit, which make the driving almost autonomous.