Denza is set to unveil its Z Roadster at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, and Chinese registration documents have already revealed jaw-dropping specs: a three-motor electric powertrain producing 1,582 horsepower and a claimed zero-to-100 km/h (0-62 mph) sprint in under two seconds. For BYD, Denza’s parent company, this marks much more than a flashy debut-it signals a serious push into the ultra-fast EV segment dominated by Rimac and Tesla, companies known for breaking performance boundaries.
Denza Z Roadster electric powertrain and performance
The Z Roadster’s powertrain features a triple-motor setup: one motor up front and two on the rear axle, delivering all-wheel drive with highly adaptable torque distribution. This layout supports explosive starts and quick lane changes. Published figures peg its top speed at 349 km/h (217 mph), with a milder variant capped at 300 km/h (186 mph).
How Denza Z Roadster compares to Rimac Nevera and Tesla Roadster
To put this in perspective: the Rimac Nevera boasts 1,914 horsepower and a 0-60 mph time of 1.85 seconds, while Tesla’s second-generation Roadster has yet to enter production despite lofty promises. Denza bypasses concept-stage fluff, presenting a near-ready vehicle at Goodwood that challenges these established benchmarks.
Testing and development of the Denza Z Roadster
Signaling serious intentions, a coupe version of the Denza Z was recently spotted testing on Germany’s Nürburgring Nordschleife-a proving ground where high-performance cars refine chassis, cooling, and aerodynamics under grueling conditions. Unlike marketing hype, real Nürburgring testing tends to expose weaknesses and drive engineering improvements necessary before public launch.
BYD’s strategy with the Denza Z Roadster
For BYD, one of the world’s largest sellers of electrified vehicles with over 4 million delivered in 2025, Denza’s Z Roadster represents an image upgrade. The company is moving beyond mass-market sedans and crossovers, aiming to craft halo models that elevate Denza’s global prestige. The road from Goodwood to the showroom will clarify how close this EV is to full production-including complete specs and sales strategy.