BYD’s Denza Z Coupe Drops with Nearly 1,600 HP and 5,000 Pounds of Weight

BYD’s premium Denza brand has unveiled the long-awaited Z Coupe, arriving just six weeks after the convertible variant’s debut.

The hardcore fixed-roof version rolls out with a dramatic fixed rear wing and headline-grabbing power figures that underscore its performance ambitions. The Z Coupe is offered with two electric powertrain options, both featuring three motors.

Entry-level models pair a 268 HP (200 kW) front motor with two 215 HP (160 kW) rear motors for a combined 482 HP (360 kW).

Top-tier versions escalate the madness with a 670 HP (500 kW) front motor and two 456 HP (340 kW) motors at the rear-left and rear-right wheels, totaling 1,582 HP (1,180 kW)—outmuscling the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra’s 1,526 HP (1,138 kW).

The flagship Coupe’s top speed is rated at 217 mph (350 km/h), while the base Coupe and Convertible cap out at 186 mph (300 km/h).

The range-topping Coupe packs a sharper aero package with a revised front bumper, splitter, large rear wing, and diffuser, riding on distinctive wheels.

It weighs 4,938 lbs (2,240 kg), while the base Coupe tips the scales at 4,894 lbs (2,220 kg) and the Convertible at 5,048 lbs (2,290 kg).

Chinese pricing for the Denza Z trio has not been announced, but the brand has positioned the Z as a budget-friendly alternative to Western exotics.

The Z Coupe’s arrival underscores BYD’s push into high-performance electric sports cars, blending aggressive styling with numbers that demand attention.