Denza has launched the five-seat N8 in China from RMB 269,900 (approx. US$39,700), undercutting its six-seat N8L sibling by RMB 29,900. The range includes an electric version with up to 1,003km of CLTC range, which Denza calls the world’s longest-range mass-produced electric SUV.
BYD’s premium brand launched the N8 on 12 November, after opening reservations on 26 October. There are six versions, four electric and two plug-in hybrid.
The electric versions cost RMB 269,900, 279,900, 309,900 and 329,900 (approx. US$39,700 to 48,500), with the two most expensive using Denza’s three-motor e³ system. The plug-in hybrids, both with e³, cost RMB 300,900 and 320,900 (approx. US$44,300 and 47,200). For comparison, the six-seat N8L sells for RMB 299,800 to 329,800.
| Version | Price |
|---|---|
| EV, single motor | RMB 269,900 |
| EV, single motor | RMB 279,900 |
| EV, e³ three-motor | RMB 309,900 |
| EV, e³ three-motor | RMB 329,900 |
| PHEV, e³ | RMB 300,900 |
| PHEV, e³ | RMB 320,900 |
Launch offers include up to RMB 30,000 of optional equipment, a year of free flash charging, and trade-in and finance deals, for cars invoiced by 31 December. Electric N8 deliveries begin a week after launch, with the plug-in hybrids following in one to two months.
Up to 890kW
The electric N8 has single-motor rear-wheel drive with 320kW or 370kW, or the e³ system, with a 270kW front motor and two 310kW rear motors for a combined 890kW. It uses second-generation Blade batteries of 105.792kWh or 130.15kWh, and Denza says flash charging takes it from 10% to 70% in five minutes and 10% to 97% in nine minutes.
The N8 measures 5,150mm long, 1,999mm wide and 1,820mm tall on a 3,075mm wheelbase, 50mm shorter than the N8L. It has God’s Eye 5.0 driver assistance across the range, with DiSus-A air suspension on higher versions.
Four seats in comfort
Both rows have two zero-gravity seats, and the rear seats slide. The boot holds 1,046 litres. Inside are a 30-inch panoramic screen, a 1.1m-wide head-up display, a drop-down rear entertainment screen and a rear fridge.
The N8 name was first used on a six- and seven-seat plug-in hybrid launched in 2023, which was discontinued within a year after weak sales. The new N8 was also the first car to get BYD’s phone-car integration with vivo.
