Is DENZA N9's 5-Minute Charge the Future of EVs?

On May 18, DENZA announced at their launch event that their latest model, the DENZA N9 Flash-Charge version, is officially on the market, priced from ¥409,800 to ¥469,800. The DENZA N9 Flash-Charge version has achieved enhancements in range and charging speed, and has received five major upgrades in intelligent driving, safety features, luxury experience, among others.

One of the highlights of the DENZA N9 Flash-Charge version is its integration of the second-generation BYD Blade Battery and Super Flash-Charge technology, enabling the vehicle to charge to 80% in 5 minutes and fully charge in 9 minutes. In conditions as low as -30°C, charging time only increases by 3 minutes. Additionally, the DENZA N9 Flash-Charge version boasts a CLTC pure electric range of 420 km. DENZA is accelerating the construction of their flash-charge network, exceeding 6000 flash-charge stations as of May 18.

In terms of driving performance, the DENZA N9 Flash-Charge version standardizes with the E-Ternary technology, delivering excellent performance in steering, U-turns, and parking. Equipped with a 2.0T high-efficiency engine working alongside three motors, the car releases a combined power exceeding 1000 horsepower, with 0-100 km/h acceleration in just 3.7 seconds. The DENZA N9 Flash-Charge version is also equipped with six-piston fixed calipers, with a braking distance of only 36.4 meters from 100 km/h.

Regarding safety features, the DENZA N9 Flash-Charge version employs a cage body structure made from high-strength steel and aluminum alloy, bringing the vehicle’s torsional rigidity close to 40,000 Nm. The car’s 4E Intelligent Active Safety System includes AEB (Automatic Emergency Braking), AES (Automatic Emergency Steering), etc. The DENZA N9 Flash-Charge version has already received the highest rating certification from the CATARC.

In terms of smart technology, the DENZA N9 Flash-Charge version integrates the Eye of God 5.0 assisted driving system, offering capabilities such as scenario-based U-turns and smart parking, along with full closed-loop end-to-end reinforcement learning. By May 2026, vehicles equipped with this system have exceeded 2.99 million, with daily effective travel data surpassing 190 million kilometers.

In the smart cabin, the DENZA N9 Flash-Charge version features a new generation AI intelligent cabin, supporting fuzzy semantic recognition, active welcoming, and full vehicle function voice control, with support for the Little Genius smartwatch and other smart travel ecosystem products.

The design of the DENZA N9 Flash-Charge version takes inspiration from luxury yachts, coupled with 22-inch mirror-forged wheels and 305mm wide rear tires. The interior employs premium suede, NAPPA leather, and Nordic original wood trim materials. Furthermore, the DENZA N9 Flash-Charge version is equipped with the Devialet sound system, with a special collaboration featuring Chinese music superstar Leehom Wang.

At the event, DENZA officially announced Leehom Wang as the owner of DENZA’s 500,000th car and the first owner of the DENZA N9 Flash-Charge version.

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