Denza Z9 GT Rewrites Fast-Charge Rules, but Europe Price Sparks Skepticism

WIRED tests BYD’s Denza Z9 GT, the world’s fastest-charging EV, which can go from 10% to 100% in about nine minutes thanks to Flash charging and Blade Battery 2.0; the car delivers blistering performance (0–62 mph in 2.7s, 1,140 bhp) and premium features, but Europe’s €115,000 price—with much cheaper regional pricing elsewhere—casts doubt on its value and whether BYD can win over premium buyers, even as the company expands a global high-power charging network.