An electric version of the Denza N9 large SUV has been revealed in China, joining the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version which appears set for Australian showrooms.
Denza, a premium brand owned by BYD, will introduce an electric version of the N9 full-size SUV, according to government filings uncovered by CarNewsChina.
The outlet said the electric version measures 5270mm long, 2030mm wide and 1830mm high on a 3125mm wheelbase, making it 233mm longer than a Volvo EX90 on a 140mm longer wheelbase.
It also has similar dimensions to the Zeekr 9X plug-in hybrid SUV, which has been confirmed for Australia.
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Offering a choice of five or six seats, the N9 EV has the same width, height and wheelbase as the N9 PHEV detailed in Australian approval documents, but its body is 12mm longer.
The N9 PHEV received Australian Design Rule (ADR) certification in October 2026, with both six- and seven-seat configurations listed. Despite this, the automaker has not yet officially confirmed the N9 for its local lineup.
It could become the fifth Denza offered here, following the B5 and B8 off-roaders and D9 people mover, which commenced customer deliveries earlier this year, and the upcoming Z9 GT.
Denza Australia has confirmed the Z9 GT electric shooting brake for the first half of 2027, following delays. The PHEV version offered overseas hasn't been confirmed for Australia.
The Z9 GT’s arrival is set to coincide with the rollout of BYD’s Flash Charging technology, which is already offered on the N9 PHEV in China. Charging specifications for the N9 EV have not yet been disclosed.
Both the Z9 GT and the N9 SUV use BYD’s e3 ‘Yisanfang’ architecture, which combines independent three-motor drive with rear-wheel steering. Its capabilities include rear-steer parking and high-speed tyre-blowout stability control, though the filings don't confirm which functions the N9 EV will offer.
According to CarNewsChina, the all-wheel drive N9 EV packs an 890kW tri-motor electric powertrain, with a 270kW front motor and two rear motors producing 310kW each.
Its lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery capacity and driving range have not yet been disclosed.
The N9 EV also features roof-mounted LiDAR, while optional equipment includes 22-inch forged alloy wheels and two-tone paintwork.
The Chinese government filings include two versions of the N9 EV, each with different braking systems. Kerb weights of 3105kg and 3180kg are listed, below the reported maximum of 3280kg for the updated Chinese-market N9 PHEV, although these are not directly comparable configurations.
According to Australian government filings, the N9 PHEV uses a 150kW 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, a 200kW front electric motor and a pair of rear electric motors, each producing 220kW. Total system output is listed as 545kW.
No battery capacity was listed in the Australian documents, but the updated N9 PHEV in China uses a 75.3kWh LFP pack that supports BYD’s Flash Charging, allowing a claimed 10–70 per cent DC fast-charge in as little as five minutes and a 10–97 per cent charge in nine minutes.
The Chinese-market N9 PHEV has an AC charging rate of 6.6kW, a claimed electric range of 420km under the CLTC cycle and a combined range of 1520km. Claimed fuel consumption with a depleted battery is 5.9L/100km under the NEDC cycle.
