Denza N8 Returns as a 5-Seat EV SUV With 1,003 km Range

Photo: earlier Denza N8, JustAnotherCarDesigner via Wikimedia Commons (CC0)

Denza, the premium brand owned by BYD, has opened reservations in China for its revamped N8 SUV. The big news: it is now a fully electric 5-seater with a claimed range of up to 1,003 km, and it officially launches in November 2026.

What's new

The N8 name is back with a very different car. The original N8 arrived in 2023 as a 6- and 7-seat plug-in hybrid but was dropped within a year after slow sales. This new version swaps three rows for two, giving every passenger more room.

• Up to 1,003 km of electric range (Chinese test cycle)

• BYD's second-generation Blade Battery with flash charging

• Battery options of about 106 kWh and 130 kWh

• 1,046 litres of boot space and sliding rear seats

• Length 5,150 mm, wheelbase 3,075 mm — 50 mm shorter than the 6-seat N8L

Inside the cabin

Each row has two "zero-gravity" reclining seats. Up front there is a 30-inch central touchscreen plus a 1.1-metre-wide display under the windscreen that shows speed and navigation. It also gets BYD's God's Eye 5.0 driver assistance, air suspension and rear-wheel steering for tight turns.

Power options

Buyers can choose single-motor rear-wheel drive (320 kW or 370 kW) or a tri-motor all-wheel-drive version making a huge 890 kW combined, which can even spin on the spot. A plug-in hybrid version is expected later. Pricing hasn't been announced yet; a 2,000 yuan deposit currently earns a 5,000 yuan options credit.

Source: CnEVPost

What it means for rideshare drivers

Denza already sells in Australia, but there's no word yet on the N8 coming here. If it does, a quiet, roomy electric SUV with 1,000 km of range could suit premium rideshare work — fewer charging stops and very comfortable back seats. Electric cars can qualify for LEFKO EKO, and LEFKO drivers keep 80% of every fare. New riders get a $30 welcome credit at lefko.net.au.