Will DENZA Z9S Rival Top EVs with Its Flash Charging?

On September 23, 2026, DENZA launched the DENZA Z9S sedan, with an official price range of 255,800 to 325,800 CNY. It offers three configurations: Flash Charge Prestige, Flash Charge Flagship, and Easy Three-Party Flash Charge Performance, along with up to 80,000 CNY worth of eleven-tier purchase benefits.

The CLTC pure electric range is 1,100 kilometers, and it is officially stated to achieve “5 minutes to charge, 9 minutes to fully charge.”
Equipped with the second-generation blade battery, it has a drag coefficient of 0.22Cd and features a second-generation wide-temperature heat pump system, a new eight-in-one electric drive system with 94% integrated efficiency, low-drag front four-piston calipers, and an energy recovery system.

In terms of flash charging, at -30℃, the charging time is 3 minutes longer than at normal temperature; over 10,000 flash charging stations have been built nationwide, with close to 2,000 on highways.

The “Easy Three-Party” vehicle intelligent control technology platform uses independent three-motor drive and independent dual-motor rear-wheel steering, in conjunction with the VMC Motion Control 2.0 system; the vehicle length exceeds 5.2 meters with a turning radius of 4.75 meters; it boasts a maximum horsepower of 1,210, accelerating 0 to 100 km/h in 2.68 seconds; it is said to support 160km/h high-speed cornering blowouts without losing stability, 200km/h straight-line blowouts without losing stability, and 120km/h high-speed pilot mode cornering blowout stability control; equipped with a C-NCAP five-star safety body, integrated front collision detection system, and battery protection technology.

In terms of the intelligent cabin, the “AI Intelligent Didi Shrimp” has integrated with over ten eco-partners including Alipay, Netease Cloud Music, Taobao Flash Sale, and Fliggy; it can comprehend complex commands and automatically decompose them for execution; users are able to customize its 2 appearances, 3 personalities, and 6 voice tones; the “Diva Smart Companion” serves as an interactive, customizable pet image; the vehicle also features NFC magneto-absorption eco-system, Apple CarPlay small window mode, welcome lighting carpet, wireless karaoke, and cube voice transmitter.

DENZA Z9S, driven by cutting-edge technology and grounded in safety, prioritizes user experience. It offers avant-garde luxury, exceptional range, superior driving dynamics, and unparalleled intelligence to all discerning users seeking a high-quality life, enriching both themselves and others, enabling an extraordinary journey towards a brighter future with DENZA.

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