BYD Yangwang U8
BYD Yangwang U8
 PRICE€ 110,000 |  BATTERY- kWh |  RANGE- km |
 ENGINE1100 HP |  EFFICIENCY- kWh / 100 km |  CHARGE0 |
Highlighted Features
- BYD Yangwang U8 is a high-end electric SUV unveiled by the China's top EV manufacturer.
- BYD will deliver its first luxury SUV under a new sub-brand called Yangwang, which translates to "Look Up".
- Yangwang U8 features a quad-motor electric powertrain. There will also be a plug-in version of the vehicle.
- BYD Yangwang U8 price range will be aroun 110-200,000 euros. The first deliveries will be held in September 2023.
- BYD's luxury sub-brand Yangwang will be built in China starting in the first half of 2023.
Power and Speed
Engine Power | 1100 HP (808 kW) |
Torque | 1680 Nm |
Max. Speed | 200 km/h |
0-100 km/s | 3.6 s |
Number of Engines | Quad Motor |
Driving System | AWD |
Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
Battery and Charge
Battery | - kWh |
Range | - km |
DC Charge Rate | 0 kW |
AC Charge Rate | 0 kW |
DC Charge Time | |
AC Charge Time | |
Urban Consumption | kWh/100km |
Suburban Consumption | kWh/100km |
Avg. Consumption | 0 kWh/100km |
Average MPGe | 0 |
Dimensions
Weight | 0 kg |
Length | 5319 mm |
Width | 2050 mm |
Height | 1930 mm |
Luggage Volume | 0 litre |
Extra Features
Vehicle Type | Electric SUV |
Year of Production | 2023 |
Autonomous Driving | |
Production Place | China |
Safety | |
Miscellaneous | Wheelbase: 3050 mm |
About BYD Yangwang U8
BYD Yangwang U8, previosly known as Yangwang R1, is a luxurious performance-oriented electric SUV. It is a direct competitor to Land Rover brand and Mercedes-Benz’s upcoming all-electric G-Wagon called EQG. The technical details of this new model is scarce right now but BYD will release more info regarding their new sub-brand Yangwang in the next couple of months.
U8 comes with four electric motors, one for each wheel. The advanced powertrain will improve Yangwang U8’s off-road performance. BYD claims that U8 is capable of speeding at 120 km/h even if its tires are blown out.
BYD U8 and all-electric super car BYD U9 are based on the new e4 platform. This next-gen architecture offers more flexibility in numerous areas, such as the number of motors, high-voltage electrical system, etc. For instance, Chinese EV maker will use its first 800V SiC inverter, which scores a 99.5 percent efficiency, inside the Yangwang EVs.