BYD’s luxury sub-brand Denza has apparently got its compass set towards the Southern Hemisphere. Scheduled for a 2025 debut, Denza’s entrance will herald a new era of high-end electrified mobility in Australia (and Australasia?), making waves in a rapidly evolving electric vehicle (EV) market .
EVDirect, BYD’s Aussie distributor, has confirmed that Denza is poised to bring its opulent touch down under, although the official lineup for Australia remains under wraps. With right-hand drive production recently initiated for Hong Kong, the brand’s regional neighbour, Australia is a natural next step in Denza’s climb from the mainland to international stardom. Currently, Hong Kong’s streets feature the D9, a sleek electric people mover taking on heavyweights such as the Zeekr 009, with a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) counterpart available as the D9 DM-i.
Denza’s existing portfolio in China, which offers an eclectic mix of all-electric and PHEV options, could provide clues about what Australians can expect. Possibilities range from the stylish mid-size SUVs, the N7 and N8, to the full-size N9 SUV, and even sedan models such as the Z9 and its sportier Z9 GT liftback variant. While the Australian lineup remains speculative, the brand’s diversified offerings hint at an EV future that’s luxurious without compromising on performance or versatility.
For those leaning towards something more rugged, industry speculation has also linked the potential addition of the Bao 5 (possibly rebranded as the Denza B5), a durable off-road-capable model, providing yet another dimension to the portfolio.
This move, confirmed at BYD’s Shenzhen headquarters, reflects the brand’s broader ambitions. Liu Xueliang, BYD’s General Manager for the Asia-Pacific region, noted Denza’s unique ability to meet the demands of discerning drivers in developed markets such as Australia—and potentially Europe as well.
And Denza aims to do more than just plug into the EV surge, it’s bringing sophistication, sustainability, and a dash of cutting-edge tech to an ever-globalizing electric road map. Could New Zealand be the next cab off the rank?
