The Denza N8L () is a plug-in hybrid full-size SUV to be produced and sold by Denza, a premium marque of BYD Auto.
It is closely related to the slightly smaller, five-seat battery electric second generation N8.
Overview
The Denza N8L is a 5-door SUV that slots between the smaller N8 and larger N9. Similar to those vehicles, it uses the e3 platform developed by BYD.
Pre-sales began on 26 September 2025, ahead of the N8L's launch on 28 October 2025.
Denza launched a battery-electric version of the N8L in China on 14 September 2026, alongside the existing plug-in hybrid model. The two variants were priced at 299,800 yuan and 329,800 yuan. The electric version was reported to have a 130.15 kWh battery and a single rear-mounted motor producing 370 kW.
Design The N8L uses design features shared with the rest or the lineup, such as parallel front end daytime running lights and hourglass-inspired taillights. Also present is a trapezoidal air intake and active grille shutters unlike the N9. Flush door handles also make an appearance. With the exception of the A-pillar all the pillars have a gloss black finish.
Chassis The N8L is expected to use the e3 platform, likely featuring the DiSus-A intelligent suspension system, rear-wheel steering, front compass turning and intelligent crab walking. It has 710° of rear-wheel steering, allowing for a turning radius of for BEV and for PHEV models.
Features The N8L has an optional drone system that uses a drone supplied by DJI. If equipped, the height of the vehicle is increased by 170 mm (6 in). The "God's Eye B" intelligent driving system is also expected to be available on the N8L. The interior is expected to feature a 15.6-inch central touchscreen and a 12.3-inch instrument cluster.
Powertrain The N8L is expected to be powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 engine producing 204 horsepower. Three electric motors are also included, with the front motor generating 268 horsepower and both rear motors providing a combined 483 horsepower. The total combined power output is 955 horsepower.
The original PHEV N8L is equipped with a 46.992kWh LFP battery capable of WLTP range and recharging from 3080% in 19minutes.
The PHEV version was refreshed for 2026 with a significantly larger 75.26kWh BYD Blade 2.0 battery, capable of WLTP electric range and recharging from 1097% in 9minutes.
The pure electric version is equipped with a 130.15kWh BYD Blade 2.0 battery providing of CLTC range and recharging from 1097% in 9minutes. +SpecificationsBatteryEngineMotorPowerTorqueRangeDCFC0Top speedKerb weightTypeWeightFrontRearWLTPCLTCPeak kWPHEV46.992kWh LFP2.0L BYD479ZQA turbo I4; 200kW TZ210XYD PMSM2×360kW TZ220XYBM PMSM100kW3.9 sec75.264kWh Blade 2.0 LFP728kW3.7 secBEV130.15kWh Blade 2.0 LFP370kW TZ226QYD PMSM6.4 sec
Sales YearChina202512,834
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