Sep 20, 2023 · The U8 Premium Edition packs a whopping 1,200 horsepower, it can sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.6 seconds. The precise torque vectoring on each wheel ensures stability even during a tire blowout, pushing the boundaries of active automotive safety.

The Yangwang U8 (Chinese: 仰望U8) is a full-size luxury SUV manufactured by BYD Auto under the Yangwang brand. The U8 is Yangwang's first vehicle, and was introduced on January 2023. It is an electric vehicle with a petrol engine acting as a range extender.

Sep 21, 2023 · Marketed under BYD's high-end sub-brand Yangwang, the U8 is a $150,000 luxury off-road SUV that features a sophisticated four-motor series plug-in hybrid system delivering up to 1,180...

Sep 27, 2023 · The Yangwang U8 is a 1,184bhp plug-in hybrid SUV that can float on water. BYD’s posh sub-brand unveils the U8 Premium Edition in China. Will do 0-62mph in 3.6 seconds (on land)

Mar 14, 2025 · It’s a ladder-chassis off-roader with a 295bhp electric motor for each wheel and approach, departure and breakover angles that are close to an Ineos Grenadier ’s.

Sep 4, 2024 · The U8 is possibly the most impressive Chinese EV we’ve driven, and it’s certainly the most American. Would you buy one? First Test: Why Didn't America Dream Up This 1,180-HP, *Floating* Super ...

Apr 19, 2024 · Meet the tank-turning, 4-ton Yangwang U8 from BYD. It’s the world’s most powerful SUV—and yes, it floats on water. What do you get when you cross a Land Rover Defender, a Bentley, and a boat? The...

May 12, 2023 · Chinese car giant BYD is apparently hard at work developing its upcoming all-electric off-roader named Yangwang U8, which is touted as a rival for the all-new Mercedes-Benz EQG, Hummer EV, and...

Apr 21, 2023 · The hardcore off-roader Yangwang U8 from BYD was unveiled at Shanghai Auto Show three months after its debut at the BYD conference in January. Surprisingly, the car is not a pure EV but EREV with a 49.05 kWh battery good for a 180 km CLTC range. With a full 75 liters tank and full battery, the total range is 1000 km.

Apr 15, 2023 · The U8 has four electric motors, one for each wheel. Each has a power of about 275 hp and 320 Nm torque, meaning the full power of U8 is 1100 hp. Thanks to its four motors, the U8 is capable of 360-degree tank turns and crab walking.