A one-off Denza Z9 GT, created jointly by BYD and Swiss luxury watch and jewellery brand Chopard, sold for 700,000 euros, approximately 5.53 million yuan (815,000 USD), at the 32nd Cannes amfAR charity gala in France, announced by BYD. The proceeds from the auction will support AIDS research programs.
Denza Z9 GT Chopard edition
The customised shooting brake was presented during the Cannes Film Festival activities in Antibes, France, and was described by BYD as a globally unique build created specifically for the charity auction.
The vehicle received exclusive gold exterior accents and a redesigned interior inspired by Chopard jewellery craftsmanship. The cabin includes amethyst-themed trim pieces, gemstone-style physical controls, customised embroidery featuring Chopard’s “C” logo, branded wireless charging surfaces, and a dedicated infotainment interface theme.
The collaboration also included matching “His & Hers” luxury watches and a custom luggage collection.
BYD executive vice president Li Ke said the project combined automotive technology and luxury craftsmanship while supporting fundraising efforts at the amfAR gala.
Chopard co-president and artistic director Caroline Scheufele described the vehicle as a jewellery-inspired interpretation of the Z9GT platform.
Denza Z9 GT technology
The standard Denza Z9 GT officially entered customer deliveries in March. In China, the model is priced between 269,800 yuan and 369,800 yuan (39,000 USD to 53,500 USD).
The Z9 GT is among the first production vehicles equipped with BYD’s second-generation Blade Battery and flash charging technology. Previous demonstrations also showed the model participating in BYD’s DiSus intelligent body control system showcases during recent SUV technology events involving multiple Chinese automakers.
Earlier this month, a Denza Z9 GT owner in China disclosed that replacing the vehicle’s Blade Battery 2.0 pack would cost less than 11,600 USD, according to a dealership quotation.
In April, BYD also announced plans to deploy 6,000 overseas flash chargers while expanding Denza operations in Europe with the Z9GT and D9 models.
High-value BYD vehicle sales
The Cannes charity auction is among several recent high-value BYD vehicle transactions disclosed publicly in 2026.
In April, BYD confirmed that the Yangwang U9 Xtreme electric supercar sold for more than 20 million yuan (2.76 million USD) during the 2026 Beijing Auto Show, becoming the highest-priced BYD vehicle transaction publicly disclosed to date.
The Denza Z9GT Chopard edition, therefore, ranks below the Yangwang U9 Xtreme transaction in publicly disclosed BYD vehicle sales value, while remaining one of the company’s highest-profile international charity auction appearances.
Denza Z9GT sales
According to China EV DataTracker, the Denza Z9 GT recorded 3,969 domestic sales in April 2026, up from 712 units in March and 154 units in February. The model accounted for 37.3% of Denza brand sales in April.
The Z9 GT previously recorded monthly sales of 744 units in May 2025 and reached 855 units in August 2025 before declining later in the year.
Updated: 25/05/2026 3:33 China time
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