BYD's Denza brand has launched the 2027 N8 in China as a five-seat large SUV, adding battery-electric versions with up to 1003km of claimed CLTC range and a claimed nine-minute charge from 10 to 97 per cent.

The N8 has not been confirmed for Australia, where Denza already sells the B5, B8 and D9 and is adding 17 regional authorised service points.

Launched on 12 November 2026 following the opening of pre-orders on 26 October, the updated N8 offers four battery-electric variants and two plug-in hybrids.

It returns with a different seating layout from the original N8, which launched in August 2023 with six- and seven-seat plug-in hybrid versions before being discontinued less than a year later due to weak sales. The new five-seater sits alongside the six-seat N8L.

2027 Denza N8 pricing and specifications

Chinese prices start at 269,900 yuan (approximately A$59,200) for the battery-electric range and 300,900 yuan (approximately A$66,000) for the plug-in hybrids.

The two most expensive electric versions and both plug-in hybrids use BYD's e3 tri-motor technology.

Electric versions use BYD's second-generation Blade Battery in 105.8kWh and 130.2kWh capacities. Alongside the maximum 1003km figure, other versions claim 800km, 840km and 970km of range on China's CLTC test cycle, which produces more generous figures than WLTP.

Denza claims its Flash Charging system can take the battery from 10 to 70 per cent in about five minutes, or from 10 to 97 per cent in about nine minutes.

Single-motor rear-wheel-drive versions produce 320kW or 370kW. The tri-motor all-wheel-drive configuration combines a 270kW front motor with two 310kW rear motors for a total of 890kW, and supports compass turns and an intelligent creep mode.

The plug-in hybrid offers a claimed 435km of electric-only range on the CLTC cycle.

Measuring 5150mm long, 1999mm wide and 1820mm tall, the N8 has a 3075mm wheelbase and is 50mm shorter than the N8L. Its boot holds 1046 litres, with 40/60 split-fold rear seats.

Cabin features include front and rear 'zero-gravity' reclining seats, sliding rear seats, a 30-inch panoramic infotainment display and a 1.1-metre-wide head-up display. A ceiling-mounted rear entertainment screen and refrigerated drawer are also included.

The chassis and technology package includes rear-wheel steering and God's Eye 5.0 driver assistance, with DiSus-A air suspension fitted to higher grades.

For Australian-market context, the seven-seat 2027 Kia EV9 Air RWD starts at $97,000 before on-road costs, above the N8's converted Chinese starting price of approximately A$59,200. The Kia has a 76.1kWh battery, 160kW and 443km of WLTP range, compared with the N8 electric range's 105.8kWh or 130.2kWh batteries, outputs starting at 320kW and 800km to 1003km CLTC claims that are not directly comparable with WLTP.

The 2027 Hyundai IONIQ 9 Calligraphy AWD costs $119,750 before on-road costs in Australia, including luxury car tax, also above the N8's approximately A$59,200 converted Chinese entry price. Its 110.3kWh battery and dual-motor system deliver 314kW and 600km of WLTP range, versus the N8's minimum 320kW output and 800km to 1003km CLTC claims, with the different test cycles again preventing a direct range comparison.

Battery-electric N8 deliveries in China are scheduled to begin one week after launch, with plug-in hybrid deliveries following one to two months later. Chinese launch offers for invoices issued by 31 December include up to 30,000 yuan (approximately A$6600) of optional equipment, trade-in and finance offers, and one year of free flash charging.

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