• This Z9 GT adds violet amethyst stones and freshly trimmed leather inside.
  • Chopard also created matching rose-gold watches exclusively for the EV.
  • Three electric motors work together to produce a massive 1,150 hp.

New electric vehicles from China have become synonymous with their incredibly low price tags, but this particular Denza Z9 GT broke from the script. Presented at the recent Cannes Film Festival, it sold at a charity auction for an eye-watering €700,000 ($814,200), nearly five times the going rate for a standard Z9 GT in Europe.

So why is this Denza worth so much more? Well, the car is a one-off, built by BYD in partnership with Swiss jeweler and watchmaker Chopard. The powertrain was left alone, but the rest of the vehicle received a generous dose of bespoke detail intended to push it well past the standard model.

Found throughout the cabin are violet-colored amethyst stones, including around the central infotainment screen and used as toggles on the center console and the seat controls.

Read: BYD’s New Denza Z Has Maserati Looks And Lamborghini Power For Toyota Money

The Z9 GT’s interior also includes a combination of high-grade leather and wooden accents, as well as a 20-speaker audio system from Devialet. Chopard’s logo has been incorporated into the headrests, the carpets, and the wireless phone charging pad. The Swiss brand also handcrafted two custom timepieces to match the car, including the 36 mm Happy Sport in 18-carat gold with diamonds, as well as the 41 mm Alpine Eagle in rose gold.

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BYD’s Denza GT Costs $40K In China, Someone In France Paid Over $800,000
BYD’s Denza GT Costs $40K In China, Someone In France Paid Over $800,000
BYD’s Denza GT Costs $40K In China, Someone In France Paid Over $800,000
BYD’s Denza GT Costs $40K In China, Someone In France Paid Over $800,000
BYD’s Denza GT Costs $40K In China, Someone In France Paid Over $800,000
BYD’s Denza GT Costs $40K In China, Someone In France Paid Over $800,000
BYD’s Denza GT Costs $40K In China, Someone In France Paid Over $800,000
BYD’s Denza GT Costs $40K In China, Someone In France Paid Over $800,000
BYD’s Denza GT Costs $40K In China, Someone In France Paid Over $800,000
BYD’s Denza GT Costs $40K In China, Someone In France Paid Over $800,000
BYD’s Denza GT Costs $40K In China, Someone In France Paid Over $800,000
BYD’s Denza GT Costs $40K In China, Someone In France Paid Over $800,000
BYD’s Denza GT Costs $40K In China, Someone In France Paid Over $800,000
BYD’s Denza GT Costs $40K In China, Someone In France Paid Over $800,000
BYD’s Denza GT Costs $40K In China, Someone In France Paid Over $800,000
BYD’s Denza GT Costs $40K In China, Someone In France Paid Over $800,000
BYD’s Denza GT Costs $40K In China, Someone In France Paid Over $800,000
BYD’s Denza GT Costs $40K In China, Someone In France Paid Over $800,000

A custom set of luggage was also handcrafted by Shiro for the car. As for the exterior, it stands out from other Z9 GT models you’ll see thanks to gold accents running along the sides and used on the wheels and brake calipers.

Also: BYD Boss Brags Z9 GT Is ‘Ten Times Better’ Than Premium Euro Rivals

The bespoke Chopard model is based on the flagship Denza Z9 GT, which uses three electric motors that combine to produce 1,150 hp. The EV also uses BYD’s Blade Battery 2.0 and supports Flash Charging, meaning the battery can be charged from 10 percent to 97 percent in just nine minutes.

This one-off marked the European launch of the Z9 GT, which in standard form opens at €117,500, or $136,700 at current exchange rates, in Germany. That figure sits well above its Chinese prices of between 269,800 yuan and , around $39,800 today, yet still a relative bargain compared to what it offers as well as the competition like the Porsche Panamera.

BYD’s Denza GT Costs $40K In China, Someone In France Paid Over $800,000
BYD’s Denza GT Costs $40K In China, Someone In France Paid Over $800,000
BYD’s Denza GT Costs $40K In China, Someone In France Paid Over $800,000
BYD’s Denza GT Costs $40K In China, Someone In France Paid Over $800,000
BYD’s Denza GT Costs $40K In China, Someone In France Paid Over $800,000
BYD’s Denza GT Costs $40K In China, Someone In France Paid Over $800,000
BYD’s Denza GT Costs $40K In China, Someone In France Paid Over $800,000
BYD’s Denza GT Costs $40K In China, Someone In France Paid Over $800,000
BYD’s Denza GT Costs $40K In China, Someone In France Paid Over $800,000
BYD’s Denza GT Costs $40K In China, Someone In France Paid Over $800,000
BYD’s Denza GT Costs $40K In China, Someone In France Paid Over $800,000
BYD’s Denza GT Costs $40K In China, Someone In France Paid Over $800,000
BYD’s Denza GT Costs $40K In China, Someone In France Paid Over $800,000
BYD’s Denza GT Costs $40K In China, Someone In France Paid Over $800,000
BYD’s Denza GT Costs $40K In China, Someone In France Paid Over $800,000
BYD’s Denza GT Costs $40K In China, Someone In France Paid Over $800,000
BYD’s Denza GT Costs $40K In China, Someone In France Paid Over $800,000
BYD’s Denza GT Costs $40K In China, Someone In France Paid Over $800,000
BYD’s Denza GT Costs $40K In China, Someone In France Paid Over $800,000
BYD’s Denza GT Costs $40K In China, Someone In France Paid Over $800,000
BYD’s Denza GT Costs $40K In China, Someone In France Paid Over $800,000
BYD’s Denza GT Costs $40K In China, Someone In France Paid Over $800,000
BYD’s Denza GT Costs $40K In China, Someone In France Paid Over $800,000
BYD’s Denza GT Costs $40K In China, Someone In France Paid Over $800,000
BYD’s Denza GT Costs $40K In China, Someone In France Paid Over $800,000
BYD’s Denza GT Costs $40K In China, Someone In France Paid Over $800,000