BYDโs new full-size electric SUV, the Denza N9 EV, was revealed in a regulatory filing, weighing in at over 8,200 lbs (3,760 kg). That creates one issue.
๐ The Core Development
The Denza N9 first went on sale last March, a flagship plug-in hybrid (PHEV) SUV with a combined CLTC range of about 807 miles (1,300 km) on a full charge and full tank of gas.
BYD introduced the updated Flash Charging version earlier this year, which uses its second-generation Blade Batteries and delivers a pure electric CLTC range of 260 miles (420 km). Combined, it gets up to 944 miles (1,520 km) under CLTC conditions.
๐ Background & Sector Context
In the latest batch of new energy vehicles (NEVs) approved for sale by Chinaโs MIIT (Ministry of Information Technology) this week, a new all-electric Denza N9 appeared.
The filing revealed the Denza N9 EV will be available with three electric motors, delivering a combined output of 1,193 horsepower (890 kW).
๐ Industry & Real-World Impact
A badge on the back reveals it will use BYDโs tri-motor e3 platform. The setup features a single 362 horsepower (270 kW) front motor and two 415 horsepower (310 kW) rear electric motors.
Benchmark Telemetry & EV Fuel Savings
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๐ฎ Strategic Outlook & What Lies Ahead
The electric version measures 5,270 mm long, 2,030 mm wide, and 1,830 mm tall, with a 3,125 mm wheelbase, which is the same as the current Denza N9 PHEV Flash Charging model. It will be available in five- and six-seat configurations.
While the filing reveals it will use a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery with cells from BYDโs battery unit, FinDreams, it does not provide specifics like capacity or driving range.
