BYD’s new 5-seat luxury SUV brings big screens, big range, and starts at about $40,000

BYD launched the Denza N8 EV in China, a five-seat luxury SUV that promises more than 1,000 km (621 miles) of CLTC range, a tech-filled cabin, and plenty of premium extras. BYD Denza N8 EV prices, range, and other specs Another day, another new BYD vehicle is now on sale in China. After opening preorders for the Denza N8 EV a few weeks ago, BYD held the grand launch event on Thursday. The new N8 EV, or “the king of large 5-seater pure electric vehicles,” as Denza called it, is available in six variants, including four battery-electric (EV) and two plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain options. The all-electric Denza N8 starts at 269,900 yuan, or about $40,500, with prices ranging up to 329,900 yuan ($49,500) for the Flagship model. The PHEV models start at 300,900 yuan and 32,900 yuan, respectively. Measuring 5,150 mm long, 1,999 mm wide, and 1,820 mm high, with a 3,075 mm wheelbase, the Denza N8 EV is slightly longer than the Kia EV9 and Hyundai IONIQ 9. BYD Denza N8 EV (Source: Denza) Inside, the interior is pretty over the top with a huge 30″ panoramic infotainment screen that stretches nearly the entire passenger-side dashboard. There’s also a new 43″ (1.1 meter) panoramic head-up display (PHUD) at the bottom of the windshield. BYD added a few premium extras like front and rear zero-gravity seats, a drop-down ceiling entertainment screen, ambient lighting, and wireless phone chargers. Denza N8 EV interior (Source: Denza) The Denza N8 is offered with a single rear-wheel-drive (RWD) or a tri-motor all-wheel-drive (AWD) powertrain. The RWD variant uses a single motor that delivers either 320 kW (429 hp) or 370 kW (496 hp), depending on the configuration. The tri-motor Denza N8 debuts BYD’s e3 Evo technology. The setup includes three electric motors: a 270 kW (362 hp) front motor and two 310 kW (416 hp) rear motors, for a combined output of 890 kW (1,193 hp). 1,003 km of electric CLTC range BYD’s Denza said the N8 EV boasts an all-electric CLTC range of 1,003 km (623 miles), “making it the world’s longest-range mass-produced all-electric SUV.” To put it in perspective, that’s as much as the outgoing N8 plug-in hybrid (PHEV) it’s replacing, which offered a combined CLTC range of 1,003 km (623 miles) on a full tank of gas and a full charge. It’s available with two second-gen BYD Blade battery packs: 105.792 kWh and 130.15 kWh, delivering CLTC ranges of up to 885 km (549 miles) and 1,003 km (623 miles). With BYD’s second-gen Blade Batteries and Flash Charging tech, the Denza N8 EV can charge from 10% to 70% in five minutes. Charging from 10% to 97% takes just nine minutes. Like many of its new luxury vehicles, the Denza N8 is equipped with BYD’s premium tech and features, such as its DiSus-A intelligent air suspension system and God’s Eye 5.0 intelligent driving assistance system. BYD also sells the extended Denza N8L in China, which went on sale earlier this year, starting at 299,800 yuan ($45,000). FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.