BYD's luxury EV roadster leaks with a tri-motor 1,500+ hp setup, and it's headed overseas

BYD is about to go head-to-head with Europe’s top luxury brands. Ahead of its official launch next month, new details reveal that the Denza Z roadster will feature a tri-motor setup, delivering a ridiculous 1,528 hp combined.

BYD Denza Z EV roadster launches in Europe in July

We got our first look at the drop-top electric roadster at the Beijing Auto Show in April. The arrival of the Denza Z “marks a watershed moment for the global auto industry,” BYD said.

As the “world’s first” premium auto brand with a new-energy approach, BYD believes Denza will crack open the million-dollar luxury supercar market, which has historically been dominated by European automakers such as Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, and Maserati.

While BYD said the Denza Z featured “shattering high performance” with over 1,000 hp and the ability to sprint from 0 to 62 mph (0 to 100 km/h) in less than two seconds, it didn’t reveal specifics.