China’s BYD Unveils Its First Supercar Yangwang U9, Check Features

BYD Auto, the world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has rolled out its first-ever battery-operated supercar- Yangwang U9.

The car has been launched under the China-based company’s high-end sub-brand and is priced at 1.68 million yuan (approximately Rs 2 crore).

Upon its arrival in the market, the BYD Yangwang U9 is tipped to give tough competition to some premium offerings by the Italian manufacturers- Ferrari and Lamborghini.

Speaking at the launch event, Wang Chuanfu, the founder, chairman and CEO of BYD Auto, labelled the Yamwang U19 as a “leader in our automobile segment.” “It will provide a driving experience that is full of safety, excellent performance and maximum satisfaction, to our customers,” he said, as quoted by HT Auto.

The BYD Yangwang U9 comes with cutting-edge technology, offering top-notch on-road performance. Despite being an all-electric vehicle, it will be able to clock a top speed of 309.19 kmph. The Yangwang U9 is powered by a 12-cylinder engine, which comes with as many as four eclectic motors.

Each of these motors is capable of producing a maximum power of 240 kW, meaning the powertrain will offer a combined peak power of 960 kW. Thanks to its high-power engine, the Yangwang U9 can be accelerated from zero to 100 kmph in just 2.36 seconds.

The Shenzhen-headquartered EV maker claims that the initial testing of the Yangwang U9 was done inside a thermal management system that will help the car deliver the best performance even in high temperatures. The EV supercar comes with BYD’s in-house Blade Battery technology, which not only helps in cooling down the engine faster but also enables ultra-fast charging up to 500 kW.