BYD’s luxury brand Denza has officially entered India. The company launched two all-electric models in Mumbai today, 13 November 2026: the seven-seater D9 luxury MPV at Rs 90 lakh and the high-performance Z9 GT shooting brake at Rs 1.57 crore, both ex-showroom. Bookings for both cars opened today for a token amount of Rs 10 lakh, and the cars will be sold through exclusive Denza showrooms, separate from BYD’s existing dealerships.
The launch marks BYD’s push into India’s premium electric segment. Until now, the group has sold mainstream EVs here under its own badge. Denza sits above that, taking on established luxury names with technology-heavy flagships that arrive as fully imported cars.
Denza D9: a Rs 90 lakh luxury MPV
The D9 is the car Denza expects to do most of the work in India. It is a large seven-seater MPV in a 2+2+3 layout, sold here in a single fully loaded Premium front-wheel-drive variant. At 5.25 metres long, it is built for chauffeur-driven buyers.
Two individual captain seats offer 10-way electric adjustment, 10-point massage, heating, ventilation and electrically adjustable leg rests. The cabin also gets a 15.6-inch floating touchscreen, a 16-speaker Devialet sound system and an onboard refrigerator that heats or cools between minus 6 degrees and 50 degrees.
Under the floor sits a 115.07 kWh second-generation Blade Battery, which Denza says delivers up to 730 km of range on the NEDC test cycle. A front-mounted motor produces 340 kW, and the company quotes a 0 to 100 km/h time of 8.5 seconds. Safety kit includes Level 2 driver assistance, a 360-degree camera and airbags across all three rows.
Denza says D9 deliveries will begin from launch itself. The MPV takes on the Toyota Vellfire, MG M9, Lexus LM and Mercedes-Benz V-Class.
Denza Z9 GT: a 1,156hp shooting brake
The Z9 GT is the performance flagship of the pair. Three electric motors, one at the front and two at the rear, produce a combined 1,156hp and 1,210 Nm of torque. Denza claims 0 to 100 km/h in 2.7 seconds and a top speed of 270 km/h.
Its 122.49 kWh Blade Battery is good for a claimed 670 km on the NEDC cycle. The car runs on BYD’s e3 platform, which independently controls each wheel. That enables features such as Crab Walk, which moves the car diagonally, and a 360-degree Compass Turn that rotates it almost on the spot.
Inside, the five-seat Z9 GT gets a 17.3-inch central touchscreen, a 13.2-inch digital cluster, a 13.2-inch passenger display and a 20-speaker Devialet system. Frameless doors and a panoramic glass sunroof complete the package. Its nearest rival in India is the Porsche Taycan, which starts at a similar price.
Prices, bookings and warranty
Both cars are imported as completely built-up units, which explains the pricing. Reservations opened on 13 November at Denza dealerships and through the brand’s official channels. Customers who book either car get a complimentary 11 kW home charger with installation and six years of roadside assistance.
- Denza D9 Premium FWD: Rs 90,00,000 ex-showroom, 730 km claimed NEDC range
- Denza Z9 GT: Rs 1,56,80,000 ex-showroom, 670 km claimed NEDC range
- Booking amount: Rs 10 lakh for either model
- Warranty: six years or 1,50,000 km for the vehicle, eight years or 1,60,000 km for the high-voltage battery
Denza showrooms will open in six cities to start with: Gurugram, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai and Hyderabad. The company has not yet said when Z9 GT deliveries will begin.
What is Denza, and why it matters now
Denza was set up in 2010 as a joint venture between BYD and Mercedes-Benz, with its first car arriving in 2014. BYD has since taken full ownership of the brand. Its India entry comes as electric cars go mainstream: retail sales of electric passenger vehicles crossed 3 lakh units in a calendar year for the first time in 2026, reaching 3,04,701 units between 1 January and 9 November, up 66 percent year on year, according to Vahan data.
For buyers, the D9 is the more interesting of the two launches. A fully electric luxury MPV at Rs 90 lakh undercuts its petrol and hybrid rivals by a wide margin. The Z9 GT, meanwhile, is a statement car: it shows what BYD’s technology can do when price is no object.
There are caveats. Both cars are imports, so prices depend on duties and exchange rates, and Denza’s service network is brand new. NEDC range figures also tend to be optimistic, so buyers should treat the 730 km and 670 km claims as best-case numbers.
FAQs
What is the price of the Denza D9 in India?
The Denza D9 Premium FWD is priced at Rs 90 lakh, ex-showroom, in a single fully loaded seven-seat variant.
What is the price of the Denza Z9 GT in India?
The Denza Z9 GT costs Rs 1.57 crore, ex-showroom. It is a tri-motor electric shooting brake with 1,156hp.
How much do I need to pay to book a Denza car?
Bookings opened on 13 November 2026 for a token amount of Rs 10 lakh. Customers also get a free 11 kW home charger with installation.
What is the range of the Denza D9 and Z9 GT?
The D9 claims up to 730 km and the Z9 GT up to 670 km on the NEDC test cycle. Real-world range will be lower and will depend on driving conditions.
Where can I buy a Denza car in India?
Denza will sell through exclusive showrooms in Gurugram, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai and Hyderabad.
Denza’s India debut is now official, and the first cars are already on sale.
