Denza delays Australian launch of Z9 GT electric wagon to 2027

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 26 Oct, 22:50 · Archive

Denza's Z9 GT electric shooting brake will not arrive in Australia until the first half of 2027, pushed back from a previously planned third-quarter 2026 launch.

Denza has pushed back the Australian launch of its Z9 GT electric shooting brake from the third quarter of 2026 to the first half of 2027. The BYD premium brand cited competing priorities as the reason for the delay, with a spokesperson saying there are 'lots of moving pieces across the business' as both BYD and Denza continue to expand their lineups in Australia.

The company stressed it did not want to 'launch for the sake of meeting a date', describing the Z9 GT as an 'important brand builder' that requires an optimal environment for its debut. Denza began Australian customer deliveries this year with the B5 and B8 plug-in hybrid SUVs, followed by the D9 luxury electric people mover. The Denza N9, a full-size plug-in hybrid crossover SUV, has received Australian Design Rule certification but no launch date has been announced.

The Z9 GT is a Porsche Taycan rival expected to attract lower sales volumes than the B5 and B8. It will feature a peak DC fast-charging capacity of 1500kW, compatible with BYD's new Flash ultra-fast chargers being rolled out to selected dealers. The vehicle will be the first in Australia to use BYD's next-generation Blade Battery 2.0 technology. Pricing remains unannounced. The Z9 GT faces upcoming competition from other Australian-bound electric sports wagons including the Zeekr 7GT and Exlantix ES GT.

How it is being reported

• Denza Z9 GT delayed, electric shooting brake launch pushed to 2027Denza's sleek electric sports wagon now won't arrive in Australia until next year, and more competition is forming.Perth Now · 26 Oct, 22:19
• Denza Z9 GT delayed, electric shooting brake launch pushed to 2027Denza's sleek electric sports wagon now won't arrive in Australia until next year, and more competition is forming.The West Australian · 26 Oct, 22:19

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