BYD YangWang U9
The BYD YangWang U9 is a high-performance electric supercar from BYD’s luxury sub-brand, YangWang. Combining cutting-edge EV technology with striking design, the U9 boasts four electric motors—one for each wheel—delivering over 1,000 horsepower and enabling blistering acceleration. Its standout feature is the DiSus-X intelligent body control system, which allows the car to perform tricks like jumping and driving on three wheels.
Specifications
General Information | |
| Manufacturer | BYD Auto (Yangwang brand) |
| Model Name | Yangwang U9 |
| Vehicle Type | Electric Supercar / Hypercar |
| Body Style | 2-door coupe with butterfly doors |
| Seating Capacity | 2 |
| Production Start | August 2024 |
| Assembly Location | Shenzhen, Guangdong, China |
| Designer | Wolfgang Egger |
| Platform | e⁴ (YiSiFang) platform |
| Price | ¥1.68 million (~$233,500) |
Power and Performance | |
| Total Power Output | 960 kW (1,306 PS / 1,288 hp) |
| Peak Torque | 1,680 Nm |
| Acceleration (0–100 km/h) | 2.36 seconds |
| Top Speed | 309.19 km/h |
| Drivetrain | All-Wheel Drive (AWD) |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Electric Motors | 4 Permanent Magnet Motors (one per wheel) |
Battery and Charging | |
| Battery Type | 80 kWh BYD Blade LFP |
| Range (CLTC) | 450 km |
| Charging Architecture | 800V |
| Max DC Charging Power | 500 kW (supports dual charging) |
| AC Charging Power | 7 kW |
| Charging Time (30–80%) | Approximately 10 minutes |
Dimensions and Weight | |
| Length | 4,966 mm |
| Width | 2,029 mm |
| Height | 1,295 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,900 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2,475 kg |
Notable Features | |
| Suspension System | DiSus-X intelligent suspension (capable of vertical jumps and driving on three wheels) |
| Body Structure | Carbon fiber unibody |
| Interior Displays | 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and 12.3-inch vertical touchscreen |
| Sound System | 12-speaker Dynaudio Evidence Platinum |
| Ambient Lighting | 127-color interior ambient lighting system |
Colours |
| Moon Silver |
| Argyle Purple |
| Cloud Red |
| Danxia Vermilion |
Pros and Cons | |
| Pros | Cons |
| Extremely powerful with 960 kW output and 2.36s 0–100 km/h acceleration | High price tag (~$233,500) limits accessibility |
| Advanced e⁴ platform with AWD and individual wheel motors | Relatively short range (450 km CLTC) for a hypercar |
| Innovative DiSus-X suspension enables jumping and 3-wheel driving | Charging infrastructure for 800V/dual charging may not be widely available |
| Luxurious interior with dual digital displays and Dynaudio sound | Heavy kerb weight (2,475 kg) affects efficiency and agility |
| Striking butterfly door design and carbon fibre body | Limited seating capacity (2 only) |
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