DENZA and Chopard create exclusive Z9GT to raise funds for AIDS research

Quick look:

• The exclusive fully electric DENZA flagship as been donated to the 32nd amfAR Gala Cannes to raise funds for AIDS research.
• The brand, part of BYD’s portfolio, is now a global luxury brand following its European introduction in Paris recently.

DENZA and Swiss luxury house Chopard have unveiled a highly customized, one-off version of the Chinese brand’s Z9GT flagship model at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival.

The unique vehicle has been donated to the 32nd amfAR Gala Cannes to raise funds for AIDS research, following DENZA’s recent brand introduction to European markets.

Design elements from fine jewellery
The exclusive car serves as a showcase for the brand’s premium electrified platform, integrating high-end design elements drawn from the world of fine jewellery. For the event, the Z9GT was presented under a large, flowing, scarf-like cover, mimicking the presentation styles often seen on fashion runways.

“The DENZA Chopard tailor-made Z9GT is the perfect example of how the finest technology becomes natural, almost invisible – but more than that, it shows how a refined house of luxury can take the finest details and raise them to another level altogether. We’re so proud of this collaboration and delighted that it can play a key role in the amfAR Gala Cannes and its fund-raising efforts,” said BYD Executive Vice-President, Stella Li.

Unique Chopard signatures
On the styling front, Chopard has incorporated a selection of its unique design signatures into the cabin. The interior controls and trim pieces incorporate genuine amethyst stones, introducing a material choice usually restricted to fine jewellery.

The upholstery features the Chopard ‘C’ emblem embroidered directly into the headrests, a pattern that is repeated in the exterior welcome light carpet that projects onto the ground. Further subtle branding includes a Chopard logo set into the wireless smartphone charging pad, while the 17.3-inch central infotainment screen operates on a completely bespoke digital user interface themed by the Swiss house.

The auction lot also includes a matching set of custom travel luggage handcrafted by Shiro, designed specifically to fit the dimensions of the Z9GT’s rear cargo area.

More exclusivity within
Inside the cabin, these luxury appointments are paired with existing high-grade leather and wood finishes, alongside a 20-speaker premium audio system developed by French acoustic specialist Devialet. Chopard has also created a matching ‘His & Hers’ dual watch set with custom DENZA engraving on the case back.

Mechanically, the sportscar retains the advanced tri-motor fully electric powertrain of the standard Z9GT. This system delivers over 1,150 horsepower, achieving a 0 – 100 km/h time of under 3 seconds. The triple-motor setup also utilizes advanced torque vectoring to manage stability and handling agility at high speeds.

Energy is stored in a high-voltage battery pack that supports BYD’s ultra-fast FLASH Charging technology, allowing the vehicle to complete a full recharging cycle in 9 minutes when connected to a compatible high-output charging station.

Launching in Malaysia soon
The Z9GT will be the next model that DENZA will launch in Malaysia launching the B8 luxury SUV a few days ago. Perhaps we’ll also get to see Daniel Craig, who is the DENZA Brand Ambassador.

DENZA becomes global brand with European debut