BYD’s entry into the luxurious EV market is heating up. The brand new Yangwang U9, BYD’s new electrical supercar, hit a prime velocity of over 375 km/h (233 mph), topping its personal efficiency benchmark. Take a look at the video of it beneath.
BYD launched Yangwang, its high-end luxurious model, final January. The model’s first automobile, the U8 off-roader, is a rugged SUV rival to the Mercedes G-Class and Vary Rover/ Defender fashions.
Yangwang launched the U8 final September, with deliveries in China following in December. The U8 begins at round $150,000 (1,098,000 RMB) and can make its manner abroad to key markets like Europe.
In February, BYD’s luxurious model launched its first electrical supercar, the Yangwang U9. With 4 electrical motors, the U9 packs practically 1,300 hp (960 kW) and 1,200 lb-ft (1,680 Nm) of torque for a 0 to 60 mph dash in 2.36 seconds.
To place this into perspective, the Ferrari SF90 and Buggati Chiron hit 0 to 60 mph in round 2.5 seconds. The brand new 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS T-Hybrid takes 2.9 seconds.
With beginning costs at round $233,400 (1,680,000 yuan), the U9 can also be lower than half the price of the Ferrari and Buggati fashions.
BYD’s electrical supercar flexes its spectacular velocity
The Yangwang U9 may dance and shake with BYD’s Disus X full energetic physique management system. At 4,966 mm lengthy, 2,029 mm large, and 1,295 mm tall, you possibly can image BYD’s electrical supercar as about the identical measurement as a Lamborghini Aventador (4,943 mm L, 2,098 mm W, 1,136 mm H).
After showcasing the U9’s velocity efficiency on the observe, BYD’s electrical supercar topped its personal efficiency benchmark.
The U9 hit a prime velocity of 375.12 km/h, Yangwang’s gross sales boss, Hu Xiaoqing, introduced on Weibo this week. Hu shared a video of the U9 driving at breakneck speeds on the observe, topping out at 375.12 km/h, or about 233 mph.
The spectacular efficiency topped the 300 km/h (186 mph) mark within the Yangwang U9’s regulatory submitting.
BYD’s luxurious model introduced it had begun constructing U9 fashions just some weeks in the past. Forward of deliveries slated for later this month, U9s are already arriving at dealerships.
The U9 is spectacular in and out. BYD claims it has the “smartest supercar cockpit” with DiLink and DiPilot. It additionally features a 10.25″ driver show and 12.3″ infotainment display screen. Some fashions embody one other 10.25″ passenger display screen.
With an 80 kWh BYD Blade battery, the electrical supercar will get as much as 280 miles (450 km) CLTC vary. It may possibly additionally quick cost (30% to 80%) in 10 minutes, in line with BYD.
The U9 was already noticed racing across the Nurburgring earlier this summer season. Is BYD’s electrical supercar out to steal the report?
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