BYD to Update Denza Z9 GT With City Driving Features in 2027

BYD has confirmed that its Denza Z9 GT electric luxury vehicle will receive a major software update in Europe in 2027, adding advanced urban driving capabilities to the model.

What Happened

Starting with the Z9 GT in 2027, Denza vehicles in Europe will receive City Navigation on Driving Assistant (CNOA) through an over-the-air (OTA) software update. This upgrade adds a new level of urban driving ability to BYD’s “God’s Eye” intelligent driving assistance system. The update is designed to use the vehicle’s existing hardware, which includes a LiDAR, 12 ultrasonic radar sensors, three millimeter-wave radar sensors, and 11 cameras.

Why It Matters

The addition of CNOA addresses the limitations of average ADAS systems, which typically handle straight-line driving on open roads. BYD states that this update enables point-to-point navigation in dense city environments. Once installed, the vehicle can automatically stop at red lights, yield at roundabouts, drive at posted speed limits, make left turns, and change lanes around double-parked vehicles. The system is also capable of detecting pedestrians, cyclists, and other objects in narrow city streets. This move reinforces BYD’s strategy to compete in the high-end European market, where the Denza Z9 GT is positioned against vehicles like the Porsche Panamera and Taycan.

The Bottom Line

The Denza Z9 GT, which launched in Europe in July with Flash Charging Technology and a starting price of €115,000 for the EV variant, will gain these new autonomous features via OTA in 2027 without requiring hardware changes.