The Denza GT Z9 can drive over 600 miles, fast charge in under 10 minutes, and hit 0 to 62 mph in 2.7 seconds. Now, BYD’s luxury EV is following in the footsteps of Marco Polo as it embarks on an over 9,300-mile (15,000 km) trip from Rome to Hong Kong.

BYD Denza Z9 GT begins 9,300-mile Marco Polo drive

As BYD’s premium, high-tech sub-brand, Denza is always among the first to showcase its latest breakthrough innovations.

Most of us nowadays would take a flight from Rome to Hong Kong, which is about an 11-hour trip.

BYD has another idea. To prove the Denza Z9 GT, or any EV really, can drive from Europe to Rome, BYD has teamed up with Patrick Zhong, Founding Manager of M31 Capital, and Professor Jeffrey Sachs, Director of the Center for Sustainable Development and one of the world’s leading economists, to take it on a 43-day, over 9,300-mile (15,000 km ) trip.