BYD has officially opened orders for its new Denza Z electric supercar, a vehicle that reportedly outperforms a Lamborghini Temerario in acceleration while being priced lower than a Porsche 911 Turbo S. The flagship Racing variant achieves 0-62 mph in just 1.96 seconds, leveraging a tri-motor setup delivering over 1,500 horsepower.
The Denza Z is built on BYD's new e3 platform, featuring three electric motors that produce a combined 1,582 hp and 914 lb-ft of torque. Key technological advancements include:
In the UK, the Denza Z starts at £142,900 ($193,000) for the Coupe, £159,900 ($216,000) for the Spider, and £172,900 ($234,000) for the Racing variant. This positions it below the Porsche 911 Turbo S, which starts at £199,100 ($270,000), and significantly undercuts the Lamborghini Temerario, priced from £310,000 ($420,000). In China, the starting price is even lower, from 680,000 RMB ($100,000).
| Variant | UK Starting Price | China Starting Price | Horsepower | 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coupe | £142,900 ($193,000) | 680,000 RMB ($100,000) | 1,582 hp | 2.25 seconds |
| Spider | £159,900 ($216,000) | 780,000 RMB ($115,000) | 1,582 hp | 2.30 seconds |
| Racing | £172,900 ($234,000) | 1.18 million RMB ($175,000) | 1,582 hp | 1.96 seconds |
This launch signals a major shift in the high-performance EV segment. For B2B buyers, this means:
BYD reports that global pre-orders have exceeded 1,000 units within the first five days, indicating strong market interest.
The supercar's extreme power demands highlight the critical role of high-discharge battery solutions. For industrial and drone applications requiring bursts of high power, similar battery architectures can be adapted for rapid prototyping and specialized performance needs.
