- BYD’s high-end brand YANGWANG, unveils its first pure electric supercar model U9, priced at 1.68 million RMB, and will start delivering in this summer.
- The YANGWANG U9 reaches a top speed of 309.19 km/h and can sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.36 seconds.
- The YANGWANG U9 is powered by two core technologies, the e4 platform and the DiSus-X Intelligent Body Control System, revolutionizing the pure electric supercar segment.
Shanghai, China – BYD, the world’s leading manufacturer of new energy vehicles and power battery, proudly unveiled the first pure electric supercar model U9 under its high-end sub-brand, YANGWANG, priced at 1.68 million RMB, and announced the delivery will start in this summer.
With BYD’s adhering commitments to innovation and sustainability, YANGWANG redefines the essence of the supercar with its cutting-edge technologies and superior performance, offering uncompromising safety and an incomparable driving experience to users.
Adopting the “Time Gate” design language, the YANGWANG U9 embodies a distinctive aesthetic, characterized by unique proportions, tension, and power, reflecting its identity as a pure electric supercar.
Powered by two core technologies, the e4 platform and the DiSus-X Intelligent Body Control System, revolutionizing the pure electric supercar segment, seamlessly integrating track performance, street adaptability, and playful features.
The e4 Platform is a power system with four independent electric motors as its core, featuring agile and precise and four-wheel independent torque output control, bringing users the BEST in safety, performance, and experience.
The YANGWANG U9 reaches a top speed of 309.19 km/h and can sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.36 seconds, with 0-400m acceleration in only 9.78 seconds. The U9 has been equipped with a fine-tuned thermal management system to better risist high temperatures, resulting in a 100% increase in maximum cooling capacity.
Moreover, the Blade Battery facilitates discharging and cooling functions and Dual Plug-in Ultra-fast charging technology boasts a maximum charging power of 500 kW.
The YANGWANG U9 boasts the Super Carbon-fiber Cabin, a structure made of different materials, ensuring comprehensive travel safety.
Equipped with the DiLink150 intelligent platform, powered by customized 4nm 5G chips, specifically designed for track driving, the U9 boasts an intelligent racing assistantance, providing extensive track driving services with detailed information on nearly 30 racetracks across China.
The milestone comes in the wake of BYD’s most recent collaboration with Sri Lanka’s largest listed conglomerate, John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH), to provide a wide range of cutting edge New Energy Vehicles (NEVs), ushering in a new era of economical, and eco-conscious mobility solutions for the Sri Lankan market.
