On September 14th, the DENZA N8L pure electric model was officially launched, offering two versions: the Flash Charging Noble Edition and the Flash Charging Flagship Edition, priced at RMB 299,800 and RMB 329,800 respectively. As the industry’s first AI intelligent luxury vehicle, the DENZA N8L is the first in the world to feature the AI super-intelligence “Didi Shrimp”, along with BYD’s second-generation blade battery, flash charging technology, the Eyes of Thor 5.0 intelligent driving system, and the YunNian-A intelligent air body control system. With the launch of the flash charging pure electric version, DENZA N8L’s flash charging product lineup is further enhanced, working synergistically with the flash charging plug-in hybrid versions to offer diversified luxury travel solutions for domestic high-end family users.
The first debut of the AI super-intelligence “Didi Shrimp” marks the first AI super-intelligence in the automotive industry. It natively supports A2A and MCP standard protocols, is 100% compatible with the Agent ecosystem, and its open ecosystem capabilities can allow global third-party AI intelligences and developers to integrate into BYD’s in-car intelligence ecosystem, co-building an in-car intelligence alliance. This propels in-car AI from single-function voice assistants to a new stage of multi-agent collaboration. DENZA’s choice to initially equip “Didi Shrimp” on the N8L pure electric model symbolizes a shift from passive command execution to autonomous collaborative handling of complex tasks in the realm of in-car intelligence, ushering users into a new era of automotive AI.
With an open ecosystem as its foundation, DENZA collaborates with ecosystem partners like Alipay, COLMO, Netease Cloud Music, and Volcano Engine to build an in-car intelligence ecosystem alliance, transforming “Didi Shrimp” into an AI super-assistant. Leveraging voice recognition technology, “Didi Shrimp” can identify different passengers, remember user preferences, and maintain independent personalities, ensuring warmer interactions. Whether organizing work information, engaging in light-hearted chats with elders or children, or providing professional vehicle consultation, it responds smoothly. For complex travel tasks, users only need to voice a single instruction for “Didi Shrimp” to autonomously execute a series of linked operations, such as planning multi-point navigation, multi-dimensional vehicle control, and audio-video scene linkage, eliminating the need for multiple manual operations. Additionally, the new “Didi Play” feature turns the steering wheel and pedals into interactive devices, transforming them into drum accompaniments, allowing for effortless family interactions during camping trips, enriching leisure scenarios for family travel.
The DENZA N8L pure electric model seamlessly integrates intelligent cockpits with the Eyes of Thor 5.0 advanced driver assistance, achieving a new generation AI cockpit-driving integrated solution. With stronger CPU computational support, the vehicle’s multi-tasking and multi-APP, multi-screen simultaneous operations remain smooth and unimpeded. The new model features a Phoenix Wings 50-inch AR-HUD head-up display, offering dynamic guidance in steering scenarios, directly projecting road information onto the road ahead. The Eyes of Thor 5.0 employs reinforcement learning end-to-end models with self-learning and self-evolution capabilities, continuously optimizing navigation strategies through iterative use. To alleviate user concerns, DENZA offers car buyers 1 year of CNOA city navigation safety warranty and lifetime intelligent parking safety coverage, with no additional thresholds or hidden clauses, except for scenarios involving drunk driving, providing assurance for intelligent driving use.
In terms of range and charging, the DENZA N8L electric vehicle is equipped with second-generation blade batteries and fast-charging technology. With a CLTC electric range of up to 960km, it stands out among large six-seater SUVs for its remarkable range performance. For daily city commuting, a single charge is sufficient for a week of travel; for long-distance driving, it supports extensive road trips, enabling exploration of wider travel scenarios with ease. To achieve low energy consumption and extended range, the entire vehicle underwent meticulous aerodynamic optimization, resulting in a drag coefficient as low as 0.252. It also features a second-generation wide-temperature efficient heat pump system, boasting 29% better energy consumption performance under normal conditions compared to the industry average, and expanding its advantage to 32% in low-temperature environments. Combined with a new generation high-efficiency electric drive, low-drag six-piston fixed calipers, and an intelligent energy recovery system, the vehicle’s energy consumption per hundred kilometers is as low as 13.55kWh, leading its class.
Fast-charging technology brings the energy replenishment experience closer to that of fuel vehicles, allowing the DENZA N8L electric to achieve rapid energy replenishment in 5 minutes and full charge efficiency in 9 minutes, with only a 3-minute increase in charging time even in temperatures as low as -30℃. The accompanying fast-charging network continues to expand, with over 10,000 fast-charging stations nationwide, covering 332 cities and achieving full coverage in cities of tier four and above. By the end of 2026, the plan is to add 2,000 highway fast-charging stations, averaging one every 100 kilometers, covering 36 national highway main lines, thus ensuring convenient energy replenishment for long road trips.
Aimed at elite families, the DENZA N8L electric luxury large six-seater SUV redefines new luxury through its exterior, interior, and spatial dimensions. The elegant design language of the exterior is simple yet grand. The familial front design symbolizes togetherness, while the Meteor Sword Feather breathing lights, once illuminated, have high recognizability. The all-new 20-inch multi-spoke silver alloy wheels, paired with ultra-wide intelligent electric welcome steps, facilitate easy access for children and the elderly. It offers five color options: Golden Black Gold dual-tone, Winter Green restrained cool, styled with Frost Gray, Snow Jade Neon, and Black Ink, showcasing diverse aesthetics. The interior offers four color schemes – Coral Red, Amber Brown, Cloud Embroidered Beige, and Platinum Gray – creating a warm and inviting cabin atmosphere.
The cabin features materials comparable to million-dollar luxury vehicles, equipped with Maybach-derived ultra-fiber suede headliner, light-transmitting starlight true wood trim, and Australian calf NAPPA leather seats, complemented by a Devialet theater-grade sound system. Buttons throughout the vehicle employ Paris Nail design craftsmanship, and the trunk features exquisite tufted treatments, maximizing attention to detail. On the hardware front, the driver’s seat provides active side-wing support, and the Sky-Dancer intelligent air suspension control system, coupled with Road Preview 2.0, senses road conditions in real-time, dynamically adjusting the vehicle’s stance to balance driving stability and passenger comfort.
The spatial design thoroughly considers family travel needs. The DENZA N8L electric vehicle debuts with a dual-layer extra-large front trunk designed for separating wet and dry areas, boasting a capacity of 208L. The lower layer features a drainable wet area for water-affected items, while the upper dry area stores personal belongings, aligning with family usage patterns. The vehicle’s front and rear maximum expandable capacity reaches 1336L, accommodating large luggage and outdoor gear. It offers 50 storage spaces throughout, with an independent drainable umbrella slot to segregate wet umbrellas, preventing seat wetness and maintaining interior cleanliness, thereby accommodating various family travel essentials.
In terms of overall safety, the DENZA N8L electric vehicle is developed to meet five-star safety standards, adopting an ultra-high-strength thermoformed steel cage body. Composed of a steel-aluminum body with 91% high-strength steel and high-toughness aluminum alloy, featuring critical areas using 2000MPa ultra-high-strength steel. Relying on CTB Battery-Body integration technology, the body floor stiffness has increased 13-fold. The vehicle is equipped with 9 airbags, covering a 67L extra-large side curtain from the first to third row, and includes a super child lock, providing comprehensive protection for family members inside.
Battery safety is a core concern for family users. The second-generation Blade Battery’s safety indicators exceed new national standards, withstanding multiple stringent extreme tests: completing the flash-charging and puncture test simultaneously after 500 flash-charge cycles, remaining safe without fire or explosion under a simultaneous short circuit of 4 cells, and enduring impacts 10 times the national standard from below.
The vehicle’s active safety capabilities have been validated through numerous extreme conditions: maintaining stability at 130km/h traversing near-12-grade crosswinds on wet surfaces; controlled at 110km/h during a blowout on a wet curve when fully loaded; executing continuous evasive maneuvers on wet roads at 120km/h to avoid rollover risks. At high speeds, the car remains controllable during a 150km/h blowout, and resists drift in strong crosswinds at 135km/h. Equipped with the same front six-piston caliper brake system as million-level models, the vehicle ensures reliable braking performance; it also features ±7° rear-wheel steering and an intelligent crabwalk function, enhancing maneuverability and flexibility of the large SUV.
The DENZA N8L Flash-Charge Plug-In Hybrid version in the same series, featuring Et3 Technology, also excels in extreme conditions: maintaining stability at 150km/h on slick roads with near-12-grade crosswinds; handling 120km/h blowouts on wet curves with full load without losing control, and executing high-speed evasions on slippery roads without rolling over. On dry roads, it remains stable during 180km/h blowouts and executes emergency maneuvers at 210km/h without tipping over. The Flash-Charge Plug-In Hybrid version is officially priced between 319,800 and 349,800 RMB, featuring Et3, Tian Shen Eye 5.0, and the Yun Nian-A Intelligent Air Body Control System, offering users more choices.### Car Purchase Benefits
By placing an order for the DENZA N8L pure electric vehicle, users can enjoy limited-time car purchase benefits worth up to approximately 100,000 CNY, including optional benefits worth up to 49,000 CNY. Financial plans offer options such as 0 down payment, 0 interest, and 0 monthly payments, with up to 12,000 CNY in interest subsidies. Additionally, there are exchange subsidies of up to 20,000 CNY, premium VIP services valued at over 10,000 CNY, which include 3 years of free car pick-up and delivery service. Furthermore, there’s 1-year free usage of DiDi-Xia, 1-year free fast-charging rights, and 1-year CNOA urban navigation safety guarantees, reducing the entry threshold for user experiences.
Traditional luxury is often defined by brand logos, whereas the new luxury advocated by DENZA is defined by cutting-edge technology, embodying prestige and composure. DENZA vehicles combine the luxurious heritage of Benz with the continuous implementation of BYD’s advanced technology, aiming to establish a world-class new energy luxury brand. The DENZA N8L pure electric vehicle, with its four core strengths in AI intelligence, long-range fast charging, luxury cabin, and comprehensive safety, meets all family travel needs. With the launch of the pure electric version, the DENZA N8L flash charge series offers both pure electric and plug-in hybrid power options for users to choose from. Users seeking the serenity of pure electric and advanced in-car AI experiences can opt for the DENZA N8L pure electric; those valuing strong chassis performance from a versatile trio can select the flash charge plug-in hybrid version.
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