The Chinese electric car with 5-minute charging coming to the UK this year

Denza Z9gt

The Denza Z9GT, built by Chinese EV seller BYD, is set to launch in the European market next month, offering five-minute flash charging and a range of almost 500 miles.

BYD has announced that the vehicle will make its European debut on 8 April 2026 and that it will roll out its supporting fast-charging EV infrastructure to Europe as part of a global rollout.

The Denza Z9GT is designed as a ‘shooting brake’ Grand Tourer featuring a European-influenced design and an extensive range. It is fast off the mark, too, with the triple-motor version delivering a 0-100km/h acceleration time of under three seconds.

A key selling point of the Denza Z9GT for the local market, however, is its ultra-fast recharging times. When used with BYD’s Flash Charging infrastructure, it can be charged from 10% to 70% in just five minutes and from 10% to 97% in nine minutes.

In colder conditions, which drastically reduce recharging speeds, the Denza Z9GT can still be charged from 20% to 97% in 12 minutes when using Flash Charging infrastructure.

Another standout feature of the Z9GT is its ‘opera-house’ entertainment experience, built in pratnership with French audio specialist Devialet. It has a Dolby Atmos sound system that comprises bespoke speakers located around the cabin.

“The introduction of the Denza Z9GT in Europe marks a very important milestone for our brand. The Z9GT represents the true spirit of Denza — where advanced technology, beautiful design and emotional driving come together,” said BYD Executive Vice President Stella Li.

“It’s the perfect choice to introduce the principle of ‘Ready in 5, Full in 9, Cold Add 3’ to the world, as we start our global rollout of FLASH Charging in Europe.”

The Denza Z9GT will be officially launched in Europe at an event on 8 April in Paris, France. Pricing is yet to be confirmed.

Denza Z9gt With 2nd Generation Blade Battery And Flash Charging Technology

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