BYD's Denza launches updated N8 five-seat SUV with up to 1,003 km BEV range

• The updated Denza N8 offers battery electric and plug-in hybrid variants, with the BEV versions delivering up to 1,003 km of range.
• Denza's October sales rose 49.50% year-on-year, as the new N8 further expands its SUV lineup for families.

Denza, the premium brand under BYD (HKEX: 1211), launched the updated N8 SUV on Thursday, offering battery electric and plug-in hybrid powertrains with a 5-seat layout aimed at family buyers.

The SUV comes in 6 variants with a starting price of 269,900 yuan ($40,180). Reservations opened on October 26.

The 4 battery electric vehicle (BEV) variants are priced at 269,900 yuan, 279,900 yuan, 309,900 yuan and 329,900 yuan, respectively, with the latter 2 featuring e3 technology.

Both plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) variants feature e3 technology and are priced at 300,900 yuan and 320,900 yuan.

Exterior of the updated Denza N8:

Denza's launch incentives include up to 30,000 yuan in optional equipment benefits, along with trade-in, additional-purchase and financing offers depending on customer eligibility, plus 1 year of free flash charging. These benefits apply to customers whose purchase invoices are issued on or before December 31.

Deliveries of the BEV variants will begin 1 week after launch, with PHEV deliveries following 1 to 2 months later.

The updated N8 adopts a 5-seat layout, distinguishing it from the 6-seat N8L and allocating more cabin space to front- and rear-row passengers and luggage.

The SUV measures 5,150 mm in length, 1,999 mm in width and 1,820 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3,075 mm. It is 50 mm shorter than the N8L, while the other dimensions are identical.

The updated N8 is equipped with BYD's second-generation Blade Battery and flash charging technology, offering two battery capacities — 105 kWh and 130 kWh — with a maximum all-electric range of 1,003 kilometers (623 miles).

The cabin features a 30-inch panoramic screen for entertainment and interaction, alongside a 1.1-meter-wide PHUD display showing driving information such as speed and navigation.

Interior of the updated Denza N8:

The front and rear rows each feature 2 zero-gravity seats, with the rear seats offering fore-and-aft adjustment. Standard trunk capacity is 1,046 liters, with additional cargo space available by folding down the rear seats.

The BEV lineup offers single-motor rear-wheel-drive and tri-motor all-wheel-drive variants. The single-motor versions have peak outputs of 320 kW (429 hp) and 370 kW, respectively.

The tri-motor versions use 1 front motor and 2 rear motors, delivering a combined maximum output of 890 kW and supporting functions including compass turns and intelligent creep mode.

The SUV features the God's Eye 5.0 driver assistance system, while higher-spec variants offer DiSus-A intelligent air suspension, adding to its driver assistance and comfort features.

The launch marks the N8's return as a 5-seat SUV. The original N8 was launched in August 2023 with 6-seat and 7-seat PHEV variants, but was discontinued less than 1 year later due to weak sales.

Denza subsequently launched the 6-seat N8L in October 2025, followed by a flash charging PHEV version in June this year and BEV versions in September, continuing to expand its family SUV lineup.

Denza sold 15,152 vehicles in October, up 49.50% year-on-year but down 16.74% from September, according to data compiled by CnEVPost.

From January through October, the brand sold 135,088 vehicles, up 7.43% year-on-year, extending its cumulative sales growth after returning to positive territory in September.