Denza N8 EV: 1,003 km range, 9-minute charge
BYD's new Denza N8 electric SUV offers a 1,003 km CLTC range, ultra-fast charging, and a large interior screen. It launches in China next month.
BYD has confirmed the new all-electric Denza N8 luxury SUV will have a pure electric CLTC range of 1,003 km (623 miles). The company also previewed the vehicle's interior, which is dominated by large screens, ahead of its expected launch in China next month.
The Denza N8 first went on sale in China in 2023 as a mid-to-large-size luxury SUV with a plug-in hybrid powertrain. That version, available in six- and seven-seat configurations, was discontinued after less than a year due to poor sales. The new model replaces the hybrid system with a fully electric powertrain utilizing BYD's latest battery and charging technology.
Denza, the brand, calls the new N8 the king of large 5-seater pure electric vehicles. The company stated the SUV will be equipped with BYD's latest Blade Batteries 2.0, which provide what it describes as a world-leading 1,003 km pure electric range. This figure matches the total combined range of the discontinued plug-in hybrid version.
Powertrain and Performance
The electric SUV will be offered with a choice of two powertrains. One is a single rear-wheel-drive motor. The other is a tri-motor all-wheel-drive system based on BYD's e3 platform.
| Configuration | Motor Layout | Total Power Output | Motor Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rear-Wheel Drive | Single Motor | 320 kW (429 hp) or 370 kW (496 hp) | Single rear motor |
| All-Wheel Drive | Tri-Motor | 890 kW (1,193 hp) | 270 kW (362 hp) front motor, two 310 kW (416 hp) rear motors |
The vehicle is powered by a massive 130.15 kWh battery pack. According to a filing with China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), the Denza N8 EV measures 5,150 mm in length, 1,999 mm in width, and 1,820 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3,075 mm. For detailed vehicle specifications, you can check our squad page.
Charging and Technology
A key feature is BYD's Flash Charging technology. Denza claims this enables the SUV to recharge from 10% to 70% state of charge in just five minutes. A full recharge, from 10% to 97%, reportedly takes only nine minutes. For more on charging infrastructure, see our fixtures page.
The interior represents a significant departure from other recent BYD vehicles. Instead of a typical floating infotainment screen, the N8 features a massive 30-inch display that spans nearly the entire width of the dashboard on the passenger side. It also includes a new 43-inch (1.1 meter) panoramic head-up display that stretches below the windshield.
Other cabin features include ambient lighting, premium seats, a wireless phone charger, and a three-spoke steering wheel. Denza describes the overall cabin as having a clean, premium feel.
Model Lineup and Availability
The new electric N8 looks nearly identical in shape and size to the larger plug-in hybrid Denza N8L, which BYD launched in June with Flash Charging technology. In September, BYD will also launch a fully electric version of that larger N8L model. Denza said the larger SUV will add a six-seat configuration to the lineup and feature a 208L super-large intelligent electric front trunk. For comparisons on how these models might stack up against competitors, our standings and stats pages offer useful insights.
More details are expected soon, with the new electric Denza N8 and N8L anticipated to go on sale in China next month.
