The Denza N8 EV is a five-seat electric SUV from BYD's premium brand Denza and is 5,150 mm long. Reservations opened in China on 26 October 2026, but Denza has not announced a price, and the official launch is set for November. It comes as a single rear motor of up to 370 kW (496 hp) or as a tri-motor AWD car with 890 kW (1,210 PS / 1,193 hp).
Key facts
- Status: reservations open since 26 October 2026 with a CNY 2,000 (~$300) deposit; price not announced, launch due in November.
- Power: single rear motor of 320 kW (429 hp) or 370 kW (496 hp), or tri-motor AWD with 890 kW (1,210 PS / 1,193 hp).
- Range (CLTC): up to 1,003 km, most likely with the larger 130.15 kWh pack; filings also list 970, 840 and 800 km and a 105.8 kWh pack, but Denza has not said which version gets which.
- Charging: Denza claims 10-97% in 9 minutes on its flash chargers; the car's own peak charging power is not published.
- Size: 5,150 mm long, 3,075 mm wheelbase, 1,046 L boot plus a 205 L front trunk, five seats.
- Catch: China only for now, with no price and only a "2.9-second-class" 0-100 km/h claim rather than an exact time.
Performance & Specs
China's industry ministry (MIIT) listed three electric N8 variants in July 2026. The two rear-drive cars use one motor of 320 kW (429 hp) or 370 kW (496 hp). The tri-motor AWD car adds a 270 kW (362 hp) front motor to two 310 kW (416 hp) rear motors, for 890 kW combined. That is 1,193 hp by the standard conversion; the 1,210 figure some outlets quote is the same power in metric PS.
The filing and Denza's own material give a top speed of 240 km/h. Denza has not published an exact 0-100 km/h time or a torque figure for the N8, but its reservation material cites "2.9-second-class" acceleration for the e3 Evo system without naming the version. The tri-motor car uses Denza's e3 technology, which adds an in-place compass turn and an intelligent crawl mode.
| Powertrain | Tri-motor AWD BEV (e3) |
|---|---|
| Power | 890 kW (1,193 hp) |
| Torque | Not published |
| 0–100 km/h | "2.9 s class" (Denza claim for the e3 Evo system, version not named) |
| Battery | 105.8 or 130.15 kWh (pairing not confirmed) |
| Range | Not confirmed for this version |
| POWERTRAIN TYPE | BEV (single-motor RWD or tri-motor AWD) |
|---|---|
| HORSEPOWER | 429-496 hp (single motor), 1,193 hp (tri-motor) |
| ACCELERATION | "2.9 s class" claim, no exact time |
| TOP SPEED | 240 km/h |
| DRIVETRAIN | RWD or AWD |
| BATTERY | 105.8 kWh or 130.15 kWh |
| ELECTRIC RANGE | 800-1,003 km (CLTC) |
Dimensions & Practicality
| Length | 5,150 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,999 mm |
| Height | 1,820 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,075 mm |
The N8 EV is 50 mm shorter than the six-seat N8L but shares its width, height and wheelbase. It seats five, with four "zero-gravity" seats that are ventilated, heated and massaging: the fronts recline to 165 degrees and the rears to 146 degrees, with 130 mm of rear slide. Standard boot space is 1,046 L, growing to 2,150 L with the second row folded, and an electric front trunk adds 205 L.
| LENGTH | 5,150 mm |
|---|---|
| WIDTH | 1,999 mm |
| HEIGHT | 1,820 mm |
| WHEELBASE | 3,075 mm |
| CARGO VOLUME | 1,046 L (standard), 2,150 L (second row folded) |
| FRUNK | 205 L (electric front trunk) |
Charging & Battery
Both packs are second-generation Blade batteries. Denza claims 10-97% in 9 minutes and about 5 minutes for a short top-up charge on its flash chargers, with only about 3 extra minutes at minus 30 degrees Celsius. These are charger-side claims: Denza has not published the N8's own peak charging power or a normal-charger time.
| BATTERY | 130.15 kWh / 105.8 kWh (2nd-gen Blade) |
|---|---|
| DC FAST CHARGING | Flash charging (peak kW not published) |
| DC 10-97% TIME | 9 min (Denza claim, flash charger) |
Design & Interior
The front end has split headlights with LED daytime lights, vertical high and low beam units, an active air intake and 20 or 21-inch wheels. Eight exterior colours are offered, four solid and four two-tone. Inside, leather and wood-grain trim come in four colour schemes, with dual 50 W wireless chargers, a Devialet sound system, rear entertainment screens and a built-in fridge.
Technology & Features
A 30-inch panoramic central screen can be shared by driver and front passenger or split into two, and a 1.1 m wide head-up display runs along the base of the windscreen. The driver-assistance suite is God's Eye 5.0, and Denza lists nine airbags as standard.
Safety & ADAS
God's Eye 5.0 is a Level 2 system, so the driver stays responsible. Denza has not yet published the N8's sensor list or crash-test results.
| ADAS LEVEL | L2 (God's Eye 5.0) |
|---|---|
| ADAS FEATURES | Sensor list not yet published |
Available Versions
| VERSION | POWER | TORQUE | 0-100 | TOP SPEED | DRIVETRAIN | BATTERY | EV RANGE | COMBINED RANGE | PRICE | KEY DIFFERENCES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RWD 320 kW | 429 hp | — | — | 240 km/h | RWD | TBA | TBA | — | TBA | Entry single motor; Denza has not said which pack and range it gets |
| RWD 370 kW | 496 hp | — | — | 240 km/h | RWD | TBA | TBA | — | TBA | Stronger single motor; pack and range per version not yet confirmed |
| Tri-motor AWD | 1,193 hp | — | — | 240 km/h | AWD | TBA | TBA | — | TBA | 270 kW front plus two 310 kW rear motors; e3 tech; pack and range not yet confirmed |
Pricing & Availability
Denza opened reservations on 26 October 2026 and has not announced a price. A CNY 2,000 (~$300) deposit earns a CNY 5,000 (~$750) option credit, and Sina Auto reports a choice between that credit and an outdoor package of side awning, roof crossbars, inflatable mattress and shades. The official launch is due in November 2026, and Chinese press quoting Denza describes the N8 as a CNY 350,000-class (~$52,500) five-seat SUV, which is positioning rather than a price. A plug-in hybrid N8 with 435 km of electric range is planned later.
For scale, the six-seat Denza N8L EV launched in September 2026 at CNY 299,800 (~$44,972). It is a different car, with six seats and a single 496 hp motor, and its price does not apply to the N8.
How It Compares
Within Denza, the N8 EV trades the N8L's sixth seat and 50 mm of length for a tri-motor option and a longer filed range (1,003 km against 960 km). The Xiaomi YU7 GT has 990 hp but only 705 km of range, and the Zeekr 8X Yaoying makes 1,381 hp as a plug-in hybrid with 330 km on battery. Without an N8 price, a value comparison has to wait for November.
- Up to 1,003 km CLTC range from a 130.15 kWh pack
- Tri-motor 1,193 hp option on the same body
- Claimed 10-97% charge in 9 minutes
- Rear-wheel steering and a claimed 4.5 m turning radius
- No price, exact 0-100 km/h time or torque figure yet
- Range of each version not yet confirmed
- China only; no export plans announced
- Rated on the generous CLTC cycle
The N8 EV is a long-range five-seat SUV with over 1,000 km of CLTC range and a 1,193 hp option. The missing price decides whether it is a bargain, so wait for the November launch. Buyers outside China cannot order one officially.
