Key Points
- The Denza N9, a large plug-in hybrid SUV from BYD's luxury brand, has been ADR approved for Australia under approval number VTA-066734, dated 22 October 2026.
- The listing covers two versions of the N9: a six-seat variant and a seven-seat variant.
- The six-seat variant lists a 3,320kg tare mass and a 2,500kg braked towing capacity, while Australian pricing and an on-sale date are not yet confirmed.
The Denza N9 has been approved under the Australian Design Rules (ADR), a mandatory step before a new vehicle can be sold in Australia. The large plug-in hybrid SUV is listed in two versions, one with six seats and one with seven.
Pricing and launch dates however have not been confirmed. Drive reported earlier this year that a camouflaged right-hand-drive N9 had been spotted testing near Denza's Sydney head office.
What the ADR listing confirms
The listing uses the model code SZ and the marketing designation N9, in the MA passenger vehicle category. The two variants are SZHBX-20 and SZHBX-40. The figures below are for the six-seat SZHBX-40 variant. Figures for the seven-seat SZHBX-20 variant are not shown here.
Specification | Denza N9 six-seat (ADR figures) |
Body style | Wagon (NSW body code: station wagon) |
Seating | 6 |
Doors (side / rear) | 4 / 1 |
Tare mass | 3,320kg |
Gross vehicle mass | 3,894kg |
Braked towing capacity | 2,500kg |
Unbraked towing capacity | 750kg |
Vehicle length | 5,258mm |
Vehicle width | 2,030mm |
Vehicle height | 1,830mm |
Wheelbase | 3,125mm |
Running clearance | 172mm |
Axles | 2 axles, single tyres front and rear |
Six-seat and seven-seat versions
Overseas launch coverage described the N9 as a six-seater. The Australian listing adds a seven-seat variant. The listing does not say how the seven-seat layout differs, or whether the two versions use different powertrains.
Seven seats would place the N9 alongside the seven-seat electric cars and plug-in models on sale in Australia.
Battery, Range and Charging
The ADR listing does not state power, battery size or range. The figures below come from Denza's China launch and later updates, and is not confirmed for Australia.
Specification | Denza N9 (China figures) |
Powertrain | Plug-in hybrid: 2.0-litre petrol engine (152kW) and three electric motors |
Combined motor output | 680kW |
0-100km/h | 3.9 seconds (claimed) |
Battery (original) | About 47kWh, 200km CLTC electric range, more than 1,300km combined range |
Battery (Flash Charge Edition) | 75.264kWh Blade Battery 2.0 (LFP), 420km CLTC electric range |
Flash charging (Flash Charge Edition) | 10-70% in 5 minutes, 10-97% in 9 minutes (claimed) |
Suspension and steering | Air suspension with rear-wheel steering |
Driver assistance | God's Eye B (DiPilot 300): one lidar, five radars, 12 ultrasonic sensors, 12 cameras |
China price (March 2025 launch) | From RMB 389,800 (about US$53,770) |
CLTC is the Chinese test cycle and gives higher range figures than the WLTP standard used in Australia.
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Where the N9 fits
The N9 is Denza's equivalent to the Mercedes-Benz GLS and BMW X7. It said the N9 is larger than the B8 SUV and uses a monocoque body designed for the road rather than a ladder-frame chassis.
The N9 will also compete with similarly sized SUVs that have been confirmed for Australia, such as the XPeng G9L and the Zeekr 8X. The G9L will likely come in both fully electric and plug-in options, while the 8X is a plug-in hybrid like the N9.
Zecar lists every plug-in hybrid (PHEV) in Australia and every Denza model in the EV database. Buyers who plan to charge a plug-in hybrid at home can compare EV electricity plans or get a home EV charger installation quote.
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About the author
Danny is a consultant and entrepreneur working at the cutting edge of the electric vehicle and energy transition. He is passionate about educating and helping consumers make better decisions through data.
