Time for Flash charging

One of the star cars at this month’s Melbourne Motor Show will be arriving in dealerships on both sides of the Tasman in 2026’s third quarter.

The Z9GT will be Denza’s first model down under with BYD’s next-generation Blade Battery 2.0 technology and Flash ultra-fast charging, which it says is set to revolutionise the industry.

With the Flash charger’s peak 1,500kW DC capability, hundreds of kilometres of real-world driving can be added in the time it takes to grab a coffee with “filling up” from 10-97 per cent expected to take around nine minutes.

Flash charging requires bespoke charging stations and Denza says the first sites will be operational at selected dealers by the end of the year.

In CLTC tests, the Z9GT has a range of about 820km making it right to support the demands of long-distance travel and minimising range anxiety.

The Z9GT rides on the brand’s new e3 platform. This features a world-first three driving motors for performance and manoeuvrability. System output is expected to be around 850kW for a 0-100kph time of 2.7 seconds.

The car is the first model to feature advanced DiSus-A air suspension, which together with the e3 platform ensures the Z9GT remains confident and comfortable at all times – even when the unfortunate happens, such as a tyre blowout. 

The onboard software helps manage a puncture at highway speeds in milliseconds by actively controlling power delivery, steering behaviour and braking at the same time.

Inside, the cabin delivers a “distinctive interpretation” of modern luxury, which “pays tribute to centuries of Chinese mastery in exquisite design and surface finish quality”.

Highlights include premium nappa-leather seating with massage, ventilation and extended leg rests, a 50-inch augmented reality head-up display, Devialet premium audio, ambient lighting with 128 colour selections and a built-in refrigerator.

Mark Harland, chief operating officer of Denza Australia, says: “The Z9GT proves that electrification can deliver not just efficiency, but exhilarating performance, extraordinary safety and genuine long-distance usability.”

Further details including local specifications and pricing will be announced closer to the Z9GT’s on-sale date in quarter three of this year.