BYD Yangwang debuts first model U8 at $150,600

Today, Yangwang, the luxury brand of BYD, officially launched its first production vehicle, the U8, in China. The starting price is RMB 1.098 million ($150,600) as in pre-sale, and deliveries are set to begin in October.

The U8 measures 5,319 mm in length, 2,050 mm in width and 1,930 mm in height, dengan jarak roda 3,050 Mm. Its quad-motor generates a maximum power of 880 kW or 1,200 horsepower and accelerates from 0 Untuk 100 kilometers per hour in just 3.6 seconds.

The vehicle’s battery pack of 49.05 kWh gives the CLTC a pure electric range of 180 kilometers, and the CLTC has a combined range of 1,000 kilometers on a full tank of gas and full power.

The U8 and U9 models will be equipped with e⁴ technology, China’s first mass-produced quad-motor independent drive technology platform. This technology allows for precise control of the vehicle’s four-wheel dynamics thanks to quad-motor independent vector control technology.

Yangwang began pre-sales of the U8 on April 18 at the Shanghai auto show with a pre-sale price of RMB 1.098 million. The car will be offered in two versions: the Premium Edition and the Off-road Master Edition. Both versions have the same pre-sale prices but offer different features.

The Premium Edition offers ten driving modes and five functions including tank turn and support for floating. The Off-road Master Edition additionally supports custom off-road modes.

Yangwang plans to build a direct sales channel with more than 90 stores by the end of this year, covering more than 40 cities in China.