The Denza Z9 GT electric shooting brake, shown at Auto China 2024. It was spotted on Indian roads for the first time on 5 November 2026, ahead of its 13 November 2026 India launch, where it was priced at ₹1.56 crore ex-showroom. Image: Wikimedia Commons / JustAnotherCarDesigner, CC0.
TL;DR — Denza Z9 GT India launch price explained in one line: BYD's luxury brand Denza has launched the Z9 GT shooting brake in India at ₹1.56 crore ex-showroom — a 1,156 hp tri-motor EV with a claimed 670 km range (NEDC), 0–100 km/h in 2.7 seconds, and a 122.49 kWh second-generation Blade battery.
📌 KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- The spotting: the Z9 GT was seen on Indian roads for the first time on 5 November 2026, eight days before Denza's India debut — reported by Autocar India and HT Auto, with the sighting photo first shared on Reddit.
- The launch: Denza debuted in India on Friday 13 November 2026 — the Z9 GT at ₹1.56 crore and the D9 luxury MPV at ₹90 lakh (both ex-showroom), sold as CBU imports through dedicated Denza showrooms.
- The power: three electric motors (one front, two rear) making a combined 1,156 hp and 1,210 Nm, fed by a 122.49 kWh second-generation Blade battery — 0–100 km/h in a claimed 2.7 seconds.
- The range and charging: a claimed 670 km on the NEDC cycle, with 11 kW AC charging and vehicle-to-load (V2L). BYD also claims up to 1,500 kW DC fast charging that can take the battery from 10 to 97 per cent in nine minutes — on specialised hardware.
- The price: ₹1.56 crore ex-showroom, confirmed at launch. It is India's only shooting brake on sale, and its most powerful car.
Denza Z9 GT India launch price explained: what happened
The Z9 GT is now officially on sale in India. At Denza's debut on 13 November 2026, BYD's luxury brand priced the tri-motor shooting brake at ₹1.56 crore ex-showroom, alongside the D9 luxury MPV at ₹90 lakh. Both cars arrive as completely built units (CBUs) and are sold through dedicated Denza showrooms in six Indian cities, separate from BYD's existing dealer network.
Eight days before launch, the car stopped being a teaser and became a real sighting. On 5 November 2026, Autocar India reported that the Denza Z9 GT shooting brake had been spotted on Indian roads for the first time, ahead of its launch on Friday, 13 November. HT Auto carried the same development the same day, crediting the sighting photo to Reddit user Kicstarv. The car was seen undisguised — this is a pre-launch test/transport sighting, not an official reveal, and Denza has not confirmed the spotting itself.
The timing is deliberate. Denza is BYD's luxury arm — founded as a joint venture with Mercedes-Benz in the early 2010s and fully BYD-owned since 2024 — and 13 November is its confirmed India debut date, announced by the brand itself. The Z9 GT is the performance flagship of the launch line-up, alongside the D9 luxury MPV.
Denza Z9 GT India launch price explained — the specs in numbers
Every figure below is from Denza's India brochure, as reported at the 13 November 2026 launch. The DC fast-charging figure is BYD's global claim, not an India-brochure figure.
| Detail | Denza Z9 GT (India-spec, confirmed 13 Nov 2026) |
|---|---|
| Battery | 122.49 kWh (second-generation Blade Battery) |
| Motors | Three — one front (308.4 hp), two rear (415.72 hp each); all-wheel drive |
| Power | 1,156 hp (850 kW; about 1,140 bhp) |
| Torque | 1,210 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 2.7 seconds (claimed) |
| Top speed | 270 km/h (claimed) |
| Range | 670 km (NEDC, claimed); no WLTP or India MIDC figure published |
| DC fast charging | Up to 1,500 kW; 10–97% in 9 minutes (claimed, BYD Flash Charging — global claim) |
| AC charging | Up to 11 kW; vehicle-to-load (V2L) supported |
| Dimensions | 5,180 mm long, 1,990 mm wide, 1,490 mm tall; 3,125 mm wheelbase; 495-litre boot |
| Launch price | ₹1.56 crore ex-showroom (confirmed 13 Nov 2026) |
Two numbers deserve a plain-English note. First, the power: 1,156 hp is the metric figure (PS); in brake horsepower it is about 1,140 bhp — the same car, two units, which is why some reports quote either number. Second, the range: 670 km is on the NEDC cycle, an older optimistic standard, and Denza has published no WLTP or India MIDC figure — expect real-world range to be lower. And the charging: 1,500 kW is far beyond what India's public fast chargers deliver today, so the nine-minute claim depends on BYD's specialised Flash Charging hardware, which Denza has not yet detailed for India. Treat the headline charge time as a best-case figure, not a promise at your nearest charger.
A white Denza Z9 GT on display at IAA 2025 in Munich. The shooting-brake body style — a sleek estate with a sloping rear — has no direct rival on sale in India. Image: Wikimedia Commons / Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Why it matters for India readers
The Z9 GT is not really about volume — at ₹1.56 crore, it will sell in small numbers. It matters because of what it signals. Denza is the third premium EV brand to plant a flag in India in quick succession: the Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric launched on 4 November at ₹78.50 lakh, and JSW Motors enters on 4 December with Chery-developed SUVs. The ₹80 lakh to ₹1.6 crore luxury EV space, nearly empty a year ago, is suddenly crowded — and the Z9 GT is the halo car meant to make buyers take Denza seriously before they ever sit in the cheaper D9 MPV.
It is also a genuine first for the Indian market. There is no other shooting brake on sale in India — no estate-shaped performance EV at any price. The cabin leans into that flagship role: a triple-screen dashboard (17.3-inch central touchscreen, 13.2-inch passenger screen, 13.2-inch driver display), a 20-speaker Devialet sound system, dual 50W wireless charging pads up front with a separate rear provision, heated, ventilated and massaging seats, and camera-based digital mirrors on some versions. The design details are distinctive too: split Matrix LED headlamps with 108 lighting zones and a LiDAR sensor on the roof's front edge.
Should you care?
✅ Yes — if you follow luxury EVs or want the fastest electric car India has seen. A 1,156 hp shooting brake with a 670 km claimed range, now officially priced at ₹1.56 crore, is a genuine landmark. ⏳ But check the practicals before booking: it is a CBU sold through six showrooms, so confirm service reach, delivery timelines and charging plans — not just the spec sheet — and remember the 670 km figure is an optimistic NEDC claim.
Price, availability & alternatives
Price: ₹1.56 crore ex-showroom (confirmed 13 November 2026). Availability: on sale now as a CBU import through Denza's six-city showrooms (Gurugram, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad). Alternatives: there is no direct rival — no other shooting brake is on sale in India. The nearest performance EVs are the Porsche Taycan (from about ₹1.9 crore) and the Audi RS e-tron GT (about ₹1.9 crore), both considerably dearer, while the Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric launched in India at ₹78.50 lakh is the closest luxury EV in price, though it is an SUV, not a performance GT. The D9 MPV, covered in our Denza D9 India launch explainer, is the family car of the same debut. This post was updated in place with the confirmed launch price and India specs on 13 November 2026.
FAQs
When did the Denza Z9 GT launch in India?
Denza, BYD's luxury brand, launched in India on Friday 13 November 2026, with the Z9 GT shooting brake priced at ₹1.56 crore ex-showroom, alongside the D9 MPV at ₹90 lakh. The car was spotted testing on Indian roads on 5 November.
What is the price of the Denza Z9 GT in India?
₹1.56 crore ex-showroom, confirmed at the 13 November 2026 launch. It is sold as a CBU import through Denza's six-city showroom network.
What is the range of the Denza Z9 GT?
The claimed range is 670 km on the NEDC cycle, from a 122.49 kWh second-generation Blade battery. That is the manufacturer's claim; Denza has published no WLTP or India MIDC figure, and real-world range will be lower. The 1,500 kW fast-charging claim depends on BYD's specialised Flash Charging hardware.
Has the Denza Z9 GT been spotted in India?
Yes. The Z9 GT was spotted on Indian roads for the first time on 5 November 2026, eight days before its scheduled debut, as reported by Autocar India and HT Auto. The sighting photo was first shared on Reddit; Denza has not officially confirmed the sighting.
Takeaway: The Z9 GT has gone from teaser to tarmac to price tag — ₹1.56 crore for 1,156 hp, a 670 km claimed range and India's only shooting-brake body. The numbers are now official; the test is whether the six-city network and service back them up.
If outright performance is not the priority, the same debut's family car may fit better — read our Denza D9 India launch explainer before you choose.
Sources
Times Now — BYD Denza Z9 GT EV Launched In India At Rs 1.56 Crore (13 Nov 2026)
Times Now — BYD Denza D9, Z9 GT Launched in India: Prices Announced (13 Nov 2026, live blog)
Autocar India — Denza Z9 GT spotted in India for the first time (5 Nov 2026)
HT Auto — Denza Z9 GT spotted on Indian roads ahead of November 13 launch (5 Nov 2026)
Autocar India — Upcoming car launches in November 2026
Autocar India — Denza Z9 GT teased ahead of India debut (29 Oct 2026)
Times Now — Upcoming cars in November 2026
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