Yangwang U8
Chinese full-size luxury SUV From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Yangwang U8 is a full-size luxury SUV made by BYD under the Yangwang brand since 2023.
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History and Features
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.
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Markets
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
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