Quick Answer
The Denza Z starts at £142,900 in the UK and combines 1,604 PS with a claimed 1.96-second 0–100 km/h time in Racing trim. A viral Bilibili video argues that this performance-per-pound equation explains the crowds at Goodwood—but several order anecdotes in the video remain unverified.
At a glance
- UK price: £142,900 Coupe / £159,900 Spider / £172,900 Racing
- China pre-sale: RMB 680,000 / RMB 780,000 / RMB 1.18 million
- Output: 1,604 PS (1,180 kW) and 1,240 Nm
- Fastest version: Racing, 0–100 km/h in 1.96 seconds and 350 km/h top speed
- Battery and charging: 76 kWh second-generation Blade Battery; 10–70% in five minutes and 10–97% in nine minutes under Denza’s stated conditions
- UK timing: Pre-orders expected in October 2026, with the earliest deliveries targeted by year-end
What the video shows at Goodwood
The Chinese Bilibili video, published by 向北不断电 on July 17, 2026, frames the Denza Z’s Goodwood appearance as a collision between two reactions: skepticism from some Chinese commenters and curiosity from British enthusiasts at the event.
Its most useful material is on the ground. The footage shows dense crowds around Denza’s display, UK pricing on the launch screen, former Formula One world champion Jenson Button beside the car, and the Coupe, Spider, Racing and Nürburgring-focused versions in motion or on display.
The video also presents a more emotional thesis: Denza is not merely trying to sell an expensive EV. It is using a halo car to argue that Chinese automotive engineering can compete on performance, chassis control and desirability—not only price.
Denza Z UK price versus China
The UK price is high by normal EV standards, but the value argument changes when the comparison set is Porsche, McLaren and Ferrari rather than mass-market electric cars.
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| Version | UK price | China pre-sale | Key positioning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coupe | £142,900 | RMB 680,000 | Four-seat road car, 410 km stated WLTP range |
| Spider | £159,900 | RMB 780,000 | Convertible, 400 km stated WLTP range |
| Racing | £172,900 | RMB 1.18 million | Track-focused aero, 1.96-second sprint, 350 km/h |
The UK prices were reported by CnEVPost from the Goodwood debut, while the China figures are pre-sale prices before options. Denza said global pre-orders passed 1,000 after the first 24 hours of the China pre-sale, according to CnEVPost. That is an early demand signal, not a delivery forecast.
Why the performance claim is credible
Denza’s official launch material confirms a 1,180 kW tri-motor e³ Sports Car Platform producing 1,604 PS and 1,240 Nm. One motor drives the front axle and two independently controlled motors drive the rear wheels.
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| Version | 0–100 km/h | Top speed | Stated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coupe | 2.25 sec | 300 km/h | 410 km WLTP |
| Spider | 2.30 sec | 300 km/h | 400 km WLTP |
| Racing | 1.96 sec* | 350 km/h | 380 km WLTP |
*With the optional semi-slick tire package.
The car also introduces DiSus-M magnetorheological damping, steer-by-wire, carbon-ceramic brakes and a 76 kWh second-generation Blade Battery. Denza says Flash Charging can raise the battery from 10% to 70% in five minutes and to 97% in nine minutes when compatible infrastructure and conditions are available.
The headline numbers are therefore not invented by the creator. What remains unproven is whether the full package delivers repeatable performance, steering feel, thermal consistency and braking confidence in independent testing. Those are the questions that will decide whether the Z is a true Porsche 911 alternative rather than a specification-sheet disruptor.
What is verified—and what is only claimed in the video
The distinction matters because the video mixes documented product information with event-floor anecdotes.
Verified in official material or named reporting
- Jenson Button and BYD Executive Vice President Stella Li unveiled the Denza Z at Goodwood.
- The UK prices are £142,900, £159,900 and £172,900.
- Denza states 1,604 PS, a 1.96-second sprint for Racing trim, and a 350 km/h top speed.
- China pre-sale prices are RMB 680,000, RMB 780,000 and RMB 1.18 million.
- Denza reported more than 1,000 global pre-orders after 24 hours of China pre-sales.
Video claims not independently confirmed
- Jenson Button placed an order at the event.
- One buyer ordered 20 Racing versions.
- UK orders had already reached triple digits on launch day.
- Buyers abandoned McLaren or Ferrari deposits specifically to purchase a Denza Z.
Those anecdotes are central to the video’s storytelling, but they should not be repeated as confirmed sales facts without named buyers, order documentation or an official Denza statement.
The Nürburgring car may matter more than the launch numbers
Denza has confirmed a Special Edition intended for Nürburgring Nordschleife record attempts in autumn 2026. Its official targets exceed 2,000 PS, 0–100 km/h in under 1.7 seconds and more than 2,000 kg of downforce at 300 km/h.
That program is more than marketing if Denza uses it to validate thermal control, torque vectoring and DiSus-M under sustained load. The video argues that the real long-term value is technology transfer: lessons learned at supercar speeds could eventually improve more affordable BYD Group vehicles. That is an editorial interpretation, not a confirmed product roadmap, but it matches the normal purpose of a halo-car engineering program.
What British buyers should watch next
The one-sentence sales pitch is simple: 1,604 PS for £142,900. The buying decision is not.
- Independent road and track tests, including repeat acceleration and braking.
- Insurance group, repair costs and carbon-ceramic brake replacement pricing.
- The number and location of 1,500 kW-compatible Flash Charging sites.
- Final UK warranty, service coverage and parts lead times.
- Residual values for a new premium marque competing with established supercar badges.
Goodwood proved that Denza can attract attention in Britain’s most demanding enthusiast setting. The next test is whether that attention converts into delivered cars, repeatable performance and ownership confidence.
FAQ
How much does the Denza Z cost in the UK?
The Coupe starts at £142,900, the Spider at £159,900 and the Racing version at £172,900. UK pre-orders are expected to open in October 2026.
How fast is the Denza Z?
Denza states that the Racing version reaches 0–100 km/h in 1.96 seconds with optional semi-slick tires and has a top speed of 350 km/h. Coupe and Spider versions are rated at 2.25 and 2.30 seconds.
Did Jenson Button buy a Denza Z?
The source video says he placed an order, but BYDToday could not independently verify that claim. Official sources confirm only that Button unveiled the car with Stella Li at Goodwood.
How many Denza Z orders are confirmed?
Denza reported more than 1,000 global pre-orders after 24 hours of the China pre-sale. Event-specific UK anecdotes in the video have not been independently confirmed.
When will the Denza Z arrive in the UK?
UK pre-orders are expected in October 2026, with the earliest deliveries targeted before the end of 2026. Final retailer, service and delivery details may vary.
Related Coverage
- Denza Z MIIT filing: 1,180 kW and 350 km/h
- BYD’s full Goodwood 2026 brand offensive
- Why BYD is premium abroad but budget at home
- BYD’s UK market-share milestone
Sources
- Source video: 把腾势Z卖给英国人，只需要一句话…… — 向北不断电, published July 17, 2026. Hard subtitles were OCR-checked across the beginning, middle and end.
- BYD Media: Born to perform, built to win—DENZA launches the Z supercar
- Goodwood: Denza Z to headline BYD’s Festival of Speed presence
- CnEVPost: Denza Z debuts in the UK
- CnEVPost: Denza Z pre-orders pass 1,000
- IT Home: Denza Z China pre-sale prices
Originally published June 7, 2026; substantially updated July 20, 2026 after the Goodwood debut and China pre-sale.
