Yangwang U8
| Yangwang U8 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | BYD Auto |
| Production | April 2023 – present |
| Assembly | China: Xi'an, Shaanxi |
| Designer | Under the lead of Wolfgang Egger |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-size luxury SUV |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine + quad-motor, individual-wheel-drive |
| Platform | e⁴ platform (YiSiFang) |
| Chassis | Body-on-frame[1] |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
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| Electric motor | 880 kW (1,180 hp; 1,196 PS) permanent magnet |
| Hybrid drivetrain | Range extender series plug-in hybrid |
| Battery | 49.05 kWh LFP |
| Range | 1,000 km (620 mi) (CLTC) |
| Electric range | 180 km (112 mi) (CLTC) |
| Plug-in charging | 110 kW (DC)[2] 7 kW AC[3] |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 3,050 mm (120.1 in) |
| Length | 5,319 mm (209.4 in) |
| Width | 2,050 mm (80.7 in) |
| Height | 1,930 mm (76.0 in) |
| Kerb weight | 3,460 kg (7,628 lb) |
The Yangwang U8 is a full-size luxury SUV made by BYD under the Yangwang brand since 2023.
History and Features
[change | change source]The Yangwang U8 was shown in January 2023.[4] and sales started in April in China.[5] the U8 when it was launched was the most expensive Chinese electric car.[6] until the launch of the supercar U9 in 2024.[7] The SUV uses IWD technology to help control the car’s traction, meaning it stays stable even if a tire gets damaged while driving fast.[8] It also allows the car to turn sharply, like a "tank turn," by spinning the wheels in opposite directions.
The U8 also has a special suspension that can raise the SUV by 15 cm.[9] It can drive through water up to 1 meter deep and has an emergency floating mode for situations like floods. In this mode, the car can float for 30 minutes and move slowly in the water.[10]
The car has a 2.0 liter turbo petrol engine that works as a range extender this engine charges a 49.05 kWh battery and this battery powers two 220 kW (295 hp) traction electric motors having a combined power of 880 kW (1,180 hp) it has a maximum range of 1.000 km (620 mi) alongside a full 75-litre petrol tank and a full-battery on CLTC cycle.
Markets
[change | change source]The Yangwang U8 is mainly sold in China but its expected to be introduced in Australia.[11] and was shown at the Geneva International Auto Show in 2024 but it wasnt confirmed if its gonna be sold in Europe.
References
[change | change source]- ↑ Chen, Dong Yi (2023-04-11). "BYD's Yangwang U8 shows off at BYD technology conference". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
- ↑ "BYD wants to bring luxury quad-motor off-roader to Australia". CarExpert. 2023-12-07. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
- ↑ "仰望U8规格" (PDF).
- ↑ Zhang, Phate (December 22, 2022). "BYD to officially unveil its premium Yangwang brand and first model on Jan 5". CnEVPost.
- ↑ "Крутой внедорожник BYD Yangwang U8 начали продавать в Китае: 1197 л.с., 1000 км на одной заправке и способность преодолевать 1,4-метровый брод". iXBT.com (in Russian). Retrieved 2023-08-22.
- ↑ Opletal, Jiri (2023-09-20). "BYD's YangWang U8 launched, can float on water for 30 minutes and sail 3km/h". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 2023-12-23.
- ↑ "BYD aspires to take on Ferrari, Lamborghini with a US$233,000 super EV". South China Morning Post. 2024-02-26. Retrieved 2024-03-02.
- ↑ "BYD Shows Sophisticated Technology E4 Platform Yangwang U8 At GIIAS, Can Scan 359 Degrees". VOI. 2024-07-24. Retrieved 2024-08-17.
- ↑ "Рамный Yangwang U8 за 150 тысяч долларов выходит на рынок". autoreview.ru (in Russian). 2023-08-07. Retrieved 2023-08-22.
- ↑ BYD Yangwang U8, a vehicle that can travel in floating water? Emergency flotation demonstration！, 16 September 2023, retrieved 2023-11-08
- ↑ "Confirmed! Hardcore BYD Yangwang U8 SUV locked in for Australia where it will take on everything from the LandCruiser 300 Series and Nissan Patrol to the Range Rover Sport". CarsGuide. Retrieved 2024-03-02.