BYD is one of the Chinese newcomers bidding to take over the car market with its range of practical and well-priced family models that are packed with gadgets and equipment.But it appears to be capable of making more extreme stuff, too.As part of its ongoing crusade to dominate all car segments, BYD's Denza sub-brand has just unveiled a bonkers electric performance coupé.The Denza Z is described as an 'everyday supercar'. But one that's got enough power to rearrange your internal organs.With over 1,500bhp, it can reach 62mph from a standing start in just two seconds.Keep the throttle floored and it will reach lightning-fast speeds of up to 217mph.With a price tag of between £150,000 and £180,000, it has ultra-popular sports- and supercars like the Porsche 911 very much in its sights. Here's what we know about it so far... BYD's electric supercar: Denza Z has more power than a Bugatti Chiron and can reach 217mph. But it costs a fraction of the Bugatti as the Chinese brand eyes the Porsche 911 market The Denza Z is a fully electric supercar that BYD says will 'stir the soul'.Powered by three electric motors (two on the rear axle and one at the front), the twin rear motors are part of the Z's 15-in-one fully integrated electric drive unit – a world first.It uses BYD's latest Blade battery, the Blade 2.0, with a capacity of 76kWh.But with such monumental power draining its reserves, it won't have a huge full-charge range.Customers will get between 236 and 254 miles on a 100 per cent charge, depending on the variant they choose.In an effort to stoke the senses, Denza is creating synthetic virtual engine noises to appease petrolhead clients who typically shop in this sector and will miss the soundtrack of a high-powered combustion engine.An insane amount of power True to the supercar label, the Denza Z has silly horsepower.It produces a staggering 1,583bhp and up to 1,260Nm of torque.To put that into perspective, it eclipses the power output of the £2million Bugatti Chiron.Its 8.0-litre quad-turbocharged W16 engine produces 1,479bhp as standard, though its torque figure is higher at 1,600Nm.Three variants of the Denza Z will be available.Top speed in the Racing version is a mildly terrifying 217mph (with slick tyres fitted), while both the Coupé and Spider versions can reach 186mph.The carbon-fibre front splitter and rear wing, vents placed across the body and underfloor vortex generators increase the car's length slightly and generate up to 1,060kg of downforce when flat out.It might not have much range but it will recharge in no time While the Denza Z's range might appear disappointing – especially given BMW, Mercedes and Volvo now make cars capable of travelling more than 500 miles on a single charge – the Chinese brand has a significant trick up its sleeve.The Blade battery is compatible with BYD's Flash Charging technology.This enables it to charge from 10 to 97 per cent in just nine minutes and from 10 to 70 per cent in five minutes.Denza points to this technology as allowing the Z to be an 'electric supercar whose performance can be exploited and enjoyed completely, without concerns over range or how long it will take to recharge'. There's an 8.8-inch digital instrument panel and a 12.8-inch infotainment system with Google Built-in, plus suede-effect trim, carbon-fibre accents and ambient lighting A high spec cabin All three versions of the Z have a multi-theme ambient-lighting cabin that reacts to the car's driving modes.Luxury materials include suede-effect fabrics, carbon fibre and metal finishes, while buyers can choose from 10 interior colour options.There's also an 8.8-inch digital instrument panel and a 12.8-inch infotainment system with Google Built-in.Like the Denza Z9GT we drove earlier this year, the Z features a theatre-grade sound system from French audio specialist Devialet. We were blown away by the system in the Z9GT and it's just as impressive in the Z.It's also worth noting that this EV has a digital rear-view mirror rather than a traditional one. Pricing for the Denza Z has yet to be confirmed, though it is expected to be between £150,000 and £180,000 – broadly in line with a Porsche 911 GT3 When can I get one? And how much will I have to pay? Pricing for the Denza Z has yet to be confirmed but is expected to fall somewhere between £150,000 and £180,000.This makes it more expensive than an entry-level Porsche 911 (around £105k) but less expensive than a (slower and less powerful) 911 GT3, which will set buyers back at least £160k. And that's not even a direct comparison, as the 911 GT3 isn't electric.The Denza Z therefore occupies a rare position as an electric supercar that sits within the high-performance bracket rather than the hypercar category, while also avoiding production-run limitations.The Lotus Evija, for instance, costs around £2million and is limited to just 130 examples.The Coupé, Spider and Racing versions of the Z will be available to order this summer in selected markets, with first deliveries expected before the end of the year. CARS & MOTORING: ON TEST