A few months ago, BYD revealed the body dimensions and images of the Yangwang U8. Even at the Shanghai Auto Show, the car was already on pre-sale at $159,000. Recently, the EV was listed on a certification website, revealing more information.
Today, the Yangwang U8 has appeared on the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology website. In the certification, the EV is positioned as a large SUV.
The Yangwang U8 will feature a four-wheel four-motor independent drive, initially provide a plug-in hybrid version, and use a non-load-bearing body.
According to the pictures, the overall design of the Yangwang U8 provides a rigid and majestic appearance. This vehicle adopts the gate of time and space design language. The interior of the large air intake grille features a dot-matrix design. After the lighting effect, recognition can reach up to 300 meters.
This EV is equipped with LiDAR, cameras, and side marker lights on the wheel arches. At the same time, a LIDAR is integrated into the roof to ensure that the technology and smart design of this electric car are well maintained.
The car measures 5319 x 2050 x 1930 mm, with a wheelbase of 3050 mm, indicating that the Yangwang U8 is a large SUV.
The Yangwang U8 features an integrated large screen for central control, with a co-pilot screen also available, forming a three-screen linkage within the car. The car has a 2+2+3 seat layout, and all seats are relatively spacious.
The Yangwang U8 engine will be equipped with four wheels, four motors, and a blade battery. The maximum power of a single motor is around 220-240kW with a maximum torque of 320-420Nm. The car accelerates from 0-100km/h in just 3.9 seconds.
The hybrid version is powered by a BYD 2.0T engine that produces up to 200 kW. It is worth noting that this is the strongest 2.0T engine in BYD’s history.