On 12/9, BYD launched the Yangwang U8L, a large luxury SUV, priced at 1.28 million CNY (179,800 USD). This extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) boasts an impressive 1,180 horsepower.

Measuring 5.4 m in length, the U8L features BYD's cutting-edge technologies, including the God’s Eye advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS), e4 (four-motor) technology, and the DiSus-P+ intelligent body control system. The SUV's dimensions are 5,400 mm long, 2,049 mm wide, and 1,921 mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,250 mm.

Built on BYD's e4 (Yisifang) platform, the Yangwang U8L accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds, rivaling the BMW M5. It has a minimum turning radius of 5.45 m and features tire pressure monitoring to maintain stability even at high speeds in the event of a blowout. Beyond this, it offers remarkable maneuverability with zero-radius turning, crab-walking, and emergency flotation capabilities. The vehicle offers 13 driving modes, tailored for conditions including snow, sand, and flooding.

The Yangwang U8L luxury SUV is priced at 1.28 million CNY (179,800 USD). Photo: BYD

The SUV's dimensions are 5,400 mm in length, 2,049 mm in width, and 1,921 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3,250 mm.

The minimum turning radius is 5.45 m.

The powertrain consists of a 2.0 engine, a 55.53 kWh Blade battery, and four electric motors, generating a combined output of 1,180 hp and 1,520 Nm of torque.

The vehicle is equipped with three lidar, five millimeter-wave radar, 14 ultrasonic radar, and 18 cameras.

The interior features a 12.8-inch OLED center screen, a 23.6-inch instrument panel, a passenger-side multimedia screen, and an AR-HUD.

The vehicle has a six-seat layout in a 2+2+2 configuration.

A ceiling-mounted screen is provided for rear passengers.

The Yangwang U8L's powertrain combines a 2.0 engine, a 55.53 kWh Blade battery, and four electric motors, delivering 1,180 horsepower and 1,520 Nm of torque. It offers a 200 km all-electric range and a total range of 1,160 km. The fuel tank capacity is 90 liters. Fast charging from 30% to 80% takes just 13.5 minutes.

BYD's God’s Eye A (DiPilot 600) ADAS utilizes three lidar, five millimeter-wave radar, 14 ultrasonic radar, and 18 cameras to enable high-speed navigation-on-autopilot (NOA), urban NOA, automatic parking assist, and remote parking assist.

The infrared night vision system detects moving objects up to 120 m away and has a maximum detection range of 300 m in dark, foggy, rainy, or dusty conditions.

The U8L's interior features a six-seat, 2+2+2 configuration within a 5.3 m3 cabin. Maximum second-row legroom reaches 280 mm, and the cargo area offers a maximum volume of 1,115 liters. Smart glass adjusts tinting based on ambient light conditions.

The cockpit is equipped with BYD's DiLink 300 system, powered by a 3nm cockpit control chip. It features a 12.8-inch curved OLED center control screen, a 23.6-inch instrument panel, a passenger-side multimedia screen, and an augmented reality head-up display (AR-HUD). Rear passengers enjoy a 21.4-inch ceiling-mounted entertainment screen.

The second-row zero-gravity seats include headrest speakers, an 18-point massage function, smart screens in the armrests, leg rests, small tables, and wireless charging.

Other features include 32 Dynaudio speakers, a 1.7 m2 panoramic sunroof, a refrigerator, 13 charging ports and USB outlets throughout the cabin, 14 airbags, and 128-color ambient lighting. BYD claims a cabin noise level of no more than 64.6 dB at 120 km/h.

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