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  • BYD launches Danza D9 and Z9 GT in Indonesia with 1,500 kW flash charging

    BYD launches Danza D9 and Z9 GT in Indonesia with 1,500 kW flash charging

    Top image: Photo: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. The Z9 GT pictured at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich.

    BYD has put its premium Danza brand back in the spotlight in Indonesia, launching two new models in Jakarta on Wednesday 14 October and confirming that its megawatt-class “flash charging” system has arrived in the country. The New D9 luxury MPV and the Z9 GT grand tourer both run on BYD’s second-generation Blade Battery, which the company says can take a charge of up to 1,500 kW.

    The launch comes shortly after the brand switched from the Denza name in Indonesia following a trademark dispute, as we reported at the time.

    Prices and headline specifications

    According to CNN Indonesia and Kumparan, on-the-road Jakarta prices start at:

    • Danza New D9 (seven-seat MPV): from about Rp 1.08 billion
    • Danza Z9 GT (performance grand tourer): from about Rp 2.25 billion

    Neither outlet published a full variant price list or battery capacities, so only starting prices are confirmed so far.

    The updated D9 is quoted at up to 730 km of range on the NEDC test cycle. BYD has given it adaptive DiSus-C suspension, 10-point massage seats (up from four), a 16-speaker Devialet sound system, seats that rearrange automatically to free up luggage space, and a child presence detection system. Kumparan positions it as a rival to the Toyota Alphard, a long-time favourite in Indonesia’s executive MPV segment.

    The Z9 GT is the halo model. It uses three electric motors with a combined 850 kW (around 1,140 hp) and 1,210 Nm, and BYD claims 0–100 km/h in 2.7 seconds and about 701 km of NEDC range. Its rear wheels can steer by up to 15 degrees, enabling a sideways “crab walk” manoeuvre, and it rides on DiSus-A air suspension. NEDC figures are generally more generous than the WLTP figures used in Europe, so real-world range will be lower.

    How flash charging works

    The more significant announcement for the wider market may be the charger. BYD’s flash charger delivers up to 1,500 kW through a single overhead connector, the company said. Each unit has two connectors, and output drops to 1,000 kW each when both are in use, CNN Indonesia reported.

    BYD claims a 10–70% charge takes about five minutes and 10–97% about nine minutes in normal temperatures. Rather than drawing all that power straight from PLN’s grid, the station is fed by an integrated energy-storage system that buffers electricity, which BYD says reduces the load on the grid.

    Speaking at the launch, Eagle Zhao, President Director of PT BYD Motor Indonesia, said: “For the Indonesian market, all Danza EV products will be equipped with the second-generation Blade Battery and flash charging” (translated from Indonesian), according to detikOto.

    Where you can use it

    For now, the network is tiny. CNN Indonesia says the first flash charger is installed at the Danza dealer on Jalan Gatot Subroto in Jakarta, with plans to fit chargers at 10 Danza dealers and expand further next year. DetikOto describes the initial rollout as covering 10 Danza dealers, and adds that BYD is studying public locations, talking to charging operators, and in discussion with PLN.

    Only cars with the new battery can use the full speed. Cars with first-generation Blade batteries can plug in, but charge more slowly, CNN Indonesia reported. BYD says the technology will reach its mainstream brand gradually, starting with the BYD M6 and the upcoming Atto 2. Bisnis.com reports that BYD has confirmed the Atto 2 hatchback for Indonesia but has not given a launch date or local price; in China it sells from 96,800 yuan (about Rp 214.7 million, by Bisnis’s conversion).

    What it means for buyers

    • Danza buyers get BYD’s fastest charging technology, but only at a handful of dealer sites at first. Day-to-day charging will still mean home wallboxes or PLN’s public SPKLU network, which is covered in our guide to charging an EV in Indonesia.
    • Mainstream BYD buyers should watch the M6 and Atto 2. If those arrive with second-generation batteries and the charger network grows beyond dealers, five-minute top-ups could become relevant outside the luxury segment.
    • Existing BYD owners with first-generation batteries can use the chargers, but should not expect the headline times.

    Danza details, including the updated model line-up and prices, are in our EV directory entry for Danza. For the rest of BYD’s recent pricing moves, see our report on the Seal and Sealion 7 price rises.

    Sources: CNN Indonesia; Kumparan; detikOto; Bisnis.com.

  • BYD renames Denza premium brand Danza in Indonesia after trademark loss

    BYD renames Denza premium brand Danza in Indonesia after trademark loss

    Top image: Photo: Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

    BYD’s premium brand will no longer be sold as Denza in Indonesia. PT BYD Motor Indonesia has confirmed that the label now goes by Danza in the local market. The change follows a trademark dispute that BYD lost in the Indonesian courts.

    Signs of the switch appeared on 1 October, when the brand’s Indonesian social media accounts changed from “Denza Indonesia” to “Danza Indonesia”, CNN Indonesia reported. A day later, BYD confirmed the change on the record.

    “Denza has officially changed its name to Danza as its brand identity in Indonesia.”
    — Luther Panjaitan, Head of PR & Government, PT BYD Motor Indonesia, speaking to CNN Indonesia (translated from Indonesian)

    Panjaitan described the move as part of the company’s long-term commitment to premium mobility in Indonesia. BYD did not say directly that the rebrand was caused by the legal case, detikOto noted.

    How BYD lost the Denza name

    Reports from detikOto and CNN Indonesia set out the following timeline:

    • 3 July 2023: A local company, PT Worcas Nusantara Abadi, registered “Denza” with Indonesia’s intellectual property office under class 12, which covers vehicles. CNN Indonesia says this protection runs until 2033.
    • 8 August 2024: BYD filed its own application for the Denza mark, after the local registration.
    • January 2025: BYD launched the Denza D9 electric MPV in Indonesia.
    • 28 April 2025: The Central Jakarta Commercial Court rejected all of BYD’s claims. It applied Indonesia’s first-to-file principle and found that Denza was not yet established enough in Indonesia to count as a well-known mark.
    • Cassation: The Supreme Court rejected BYD’s appeal in decision No. 1338 K/Pdt.Sus-HKI/2025. According to detikOto, the court found that ownership of the Denza mark had by then passed to another company, PT Raden Reza Adi.
    • 11 August 2025: BYD applied to register “Danza” in the same vehicle class.

    The case shows how much risk trademark squatting creates under a first-to-file system. Brands that apply for local trademarks only shortly before launch are the most exposed.

    Same cars, new badge

    According to Oto.com, the line-up moves across to the Danza name. It includes the D9 MPV, which has been the brand’s main model in Indonesia, along with the B5, N9 and Z9 GT. Dealers now trade under names such as Danza Harmoni and Danza Arista. BYD says its service standards will stay the same under the new identity.

    detikOto also compared official vehicle tax valuations (NJKB) under the 2026 regulation. These values are used to calculate annual vehicle tax. Entries registered as Danza carry lower values than earlier Denza entries. In one example, an AWD variant is listed at Rp 585 million as Danza, against Rp 931 million as Denza. detikOto did not explain the difference. It is not clear whether it comes from the name change alone or from different variant specifications, so buyers should check the valuation for their exact model.

    What it means for buyers

    • Existing owners: According to BYD and dealer reports, warranty cover, servicing and the dealer network carry on as before. Only the name on the badge and the paperwork changes. Owners should keep their purchase documents in case dealer or registration records need to be reconciled.
    • New buyers: Look for “Danza” in price lists, dealer listings and registration documents. If an official dealer quotes for a “Denza” model, it should be the same car under the old name.
    • Running costs: If the lower NJKB values apply to the model you choose, the annual vehicle tax could be lower. Under current rules, most battery-electric cars are taxed lightly anyway. Our guide to EV taxes and incentives in 2026 explains how this works.

    The rebrand comes as BYD expands in Indonesia. Its Subang factory is ramping up, and stricter local-content rules from 2027 are on the way. Our directory has entries for BYD and Danza (formerly Denza).

    Update, 15 October 2026: Danza has since launched the New D9 and Z9 GT in Indonesia with BYD flash charging. Read our launch report.

    Sources: CNN Indonesia (1 Oct); CNN Indonesia (2 Oct); detikOto; detikOto; detikOto; Oto.com