From the Mercedes-Benz × BYD partnership — European design, Chinese tech. DiSus-A intelligent suspension and Blade battery.
⚡ Battery Electric11 commands12 apps6 Gulf tips4 quick tasks8 hacks1 quiz questionsSome estimatesModel 2025 · first launched 2023Reviewed 22 May 202613 min read
This is a model-family guide; the selected trim's figures come from its car record above. Technical content is temporarily inherited from Denza N7; verify the model year and software build before using commands.
Overview
For buyers wanting a Mercedes-feel SUV at a Chinese price.
DiSus-A — intelligent suspension that reads the road
BYD Blade battery — top safety
Mercedes-grade finish
230 kW DC
Watch the car
A quick EV Gulf promo built from verified car photography, plus any available official footage—all playable on-site and ready to share.
EV Gulf Video HubA dedicated video for every guide car
Estimate — actual range varies with driving style, AC, and weather.
Charging cost calculator
Compare your EV charging cost with petrol fuel.
Electricity rate: 0.002 KWD/kWh
10300
Your yearly cost
6.336 KWD
monthly: 0.521 KWD · daily: 0.017 KWD
If petrol instead
139.613 KWD
Savings
133.277 KWD/yr
−95%
666.383 KWD saved over 5 years — that's more than half a car in some cases.
Estimate — rates vary by tier and time. Public DC fast charging usually 2-3× home cost.
Voice Commands
Choose where your car came from
The same model can understand a completely different language depending on market and software build.
ARArabic· LimitedENEnglish· Documented
Wake word
“Hi Denza”
11 commands
A GCC BYD reference documents Arabic examples at platform level, but availability varies by model and software build, so Arabic remains marked limited until your exact car is verified.
Verify once — it unlocks member perks across the whole platform.
Apps & Software
Official companions, cockpit software, and tools every owner needs — with Gulf availability notes.
i99dash
FeaturedVerified
Third-party
Turn your BYD screen into a smart cockpit — Arabic AI voice assistant + Telegram remote control
•Conversational AI voice assistant (full Arabic + English): “set temp to 22”, “open the window”, “where’s my car?”
•Remote control via Telegram: lock/unlock, start AC, locate the car (car must be powered on)
•Thousands of global radio stations + live TV channels on the car screen
•Full comfort control: AC, seat heat/cool/massage, ambient lighting, fragrance system
•Mini-app store: Prayer Times, Quran, wallpapers — new free mini apps monthly
•Arabic, English and Russian · one-time ~5-min pairing, automatic OTA updates
Supports DiLink 5.0 (Song Plus/L, Han, Tang, Seal 07/06 GT, Sea Lion 06/07, Denza N7/N8/D9) and DiLink 5.1 (Han L, Tang L, Denza N9, Z9). Note: the international Atto 3 (DiLink 4) is not on the published compatibility list. Activate: scan the QR on the car screen, log in with Telegram.
Car ScreenTelegramFree tier · 48h trial of the ONE premium plan, then ~$50/yearWebsite
DENZA App
Verified
Official
Denza's official companion — remote control with a privacy focus
•Remote AC, seat heating, window closing and lock/unlock
•Real-time battery status and charging progress
•Map location with directions to your parked car
•Home-screen widgets for one-tap unlock and climate
Denza sells officially in UAE (Al-Futtaim) and KSA, but Gulf app availability isn't formally documented — confirm with the distributor. China-spec N7/D9 imports usually can't use the international app.
The community-proven kit to get YouTube, Google Maps and an Arabic keyboard onto your imported car's screen
•GBox (free): runs Google services — YouTube, Google Maps, Netflix — in a sandbox on GMS-less screens
•Aurora Store (free, open source): download Play Store apps with no Google account, straight from the screen
•Gboard: Arabic/English typing replacing the Chinese-only factory keyboard on imports
•Google Maps or Waze on the factory screen — full Gulf coverage unlike the Chinese factory nav
•Install: ADB from a laptop (adb install -g) — the same path i99dash uses. On BYD install AppManager first to unlock installs
Proven by thousands of owners (XDA + Russian and Gulf communities). Verified caveats: BYD removed ADB in v1.7+ (newer units need a downgrade or an AI Box), OTA updates can wipe apps, and video on the driver screen while moving is illegal and unsafe. APKs must be arm64-v8a.
Adds Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to any Android car screen
•Full CarPlay + Android Auto, wired and wireless
•No wiring changes — plugs into USB, fully reversible
•Online firmware upgrades via the AutoKit app
Thousands of Amazon owner reviews — the standard in the head-unit scene. On newer locked BYD DiLink units owners use the AI Box hardware variant instead of the APK — warranty-safe and non-invasive.
Unlocks YouTube, IPTV, video and web browsing inside Android Auto — free and open source
•Local video, IPTV (m3u) and YouTube on the car screen via Android Auto
•Built-in web browser and screen mirroring
•Works without root on Android 14/15/16
Installs on your phone (not the head unit) and needs developer mode + Unknown sources in Android Auto settings. For cars with Android Auto. Video while driving is unsafe and illegal — passengers and parked use only.
•Works with any ELM327 Bluetooth adapter (~$10-30)
•Reads/clears fault codes on most brands
Used-buyer alert: true battery health (SOH) is NOT exposed via standard OBD on BYD — you get SoC and voltages only. For an authoritative report before buying a used BYD: dealer diagnostic (VDS) or a pro tool like the Foxwell NT710.
Switch climate to Recirculation. Clean cabin filter bi-weekly during storm season.
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Inter-Gulf travel
Kuwait → KSA: full charge + Hail stop. Avoid >130 km/h — cuts range 25%.
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Tire pressure in heat
Adjust by temperature: +0.2 bar for each 10°C above 25°C to prevent blowouts.
Summer Survival Mode
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Checklist to prep your EV for 50°C summers. Each item extends battery life and improves your daily drive.
Keys & Access
Phone Key
Recommended
Bluetooth based.
Key fob
Mercedes-style remote.
Driving Assist
DiPilot 100 + Lidar
L2+
Advanced ADAS with lidar.
Memory Auto Park
Remembers parking spot, parks automatically.
Safety
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Blade battery
Top battery safety.
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9 airbags
Full set + knee.
Quick Tasks
How do I X — quick tasks every owner should know.
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Pre-cool before driving
Open the car app
Climate → Pre-cool
Set timer (5-15 min)
Get in cooled
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Schedule night charging
Plug in
Charge → Schedule
Set 23:00 - 06:00
Save — car charges automatically
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Camp Mode for sleeping
Park in P
Activate Camp Mode from menu
AC stays on without key
Uses ~1 kWh/hour
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Software update
Connect to WiFi
Settings → Software → Check Update
Accept if available
Updates while parked (30-90 min)
Hacks & Secrets
Hidden features, easter eggs, and tricks you won't find in the manual — from real owners.
🌴Gulf-Specific
Pre-cool from the app at home
Open the car app 10 min before leaving. Cabin cools, battery pre-conditions for charging. Saves time, max comfort in 50° summers.
💰Money Saver
Schedule charging at off-peak rates
In countries with time-of-use rates (UAE Slab 1), schedule 23:00-06:00 to save 20-40% on your electricity bill.
🛋️Comfort
Camp Mode for sleeping or waiting
Park in P, enable Camp Mode from menu or voice command. AC stays on, screens dim. Uses only ~1 kWh/hour.
🚀Performance
Max regen for less brake wear
Set regen to highest (One-Pedal or High). Cuts brake wear 60%+ and adds 5-10% range in city traffic.
💰Money Saver
Bump tire pressure +0.2 bar in summer
A small bump (~0.2 bar above recommended) reduces rolling resistance and adds 3-5% range. Also a heat-safety win.
🛋️Comfort
DiSus-A — Smooth Mode
Settings → Suspension → DiSus-A → Smooth. Adaptive suspension reads the road and absorbs bumps automatically. Great for rough Gulf roads.
🚀Performance
Mercedes-style Sport Mode
Drive Mode → Sport+ (Mercedes-tuned). Stiffer suspension, exhaust sound enhancement, peak motor power. Mercedes DNA in a Chinese car.
🔍Hidden FeatureAdvanced
DiPilot Memory Routes
On repeated routes (home → work), press 'Learn Route' in DiPilot. Car remembers lane changes and exits, drives them autonomously next time.
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Test Your Knowledge
Question 1 / 1Score: 0
Who are Denza's parents?
Agent & parts
Your agent & parts in UAE
Al-Futtaim Electric Mobility
D9, B5, B8, Z9GT on sale; serviced at Al-Futtaim authorised centres in Dubai & Abu Dhabi; BYD/Denza/Yangwang brand centre on Sheikh Zayed Rd. Warranty 6yr/150k km vehicle.
Warranty: 6 yearsBattery: up to 8 years / 160,000 km (UAE listing; confirm with distributor)
