BYD has a VERY big surprise in store for Geneva

One of the most extreme vehicles on the market will be showcased at the Geneva Motor Show. Its name? BYD YangWang U8.

As the world’s leading battery manufacturer and the third-largest market capitalization in the automotive industry behind Toyota and Tesla, BYD has successfully ventured into car production and quickly grasped all its nuances. In terms of European catalog, their offerings range from the small urban Seagull to the large SUV Tang, including compact sedans like Seal and Han. But to make a real impact, more is needed, and here is the U8 which is much more than just a BYD — it is a Yangwang. BYD follows the well-known pattern of a premium line housed under a specific brand: Lexus for Toyota, Infiniti for Nissan, Acura for Honda, DS for Citroën…

BYD at Full Speed

What’s great about the Chinese, is that they officially present a vehicle in February, announce the price and specs in September, and it’s available for sale the following month! Tesla-style multi-year announcements with the Cybertruck are very rare. They present, specify the details and price, and sell. Simple, basic.

The YangWang U8 is a luxury off-road vehicle equipped with a hybrid system featuring four motors that deliver 1200 horsepower and an impressive range of up to 1,000 km. This is specifically an electric all-wheel drive since the 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder gasoline engine acts as a generator for the battery.

But more than a highway king, it’s a true adventurer’s tool for off-road excursions without worry. The YangWang U8 benefits from two revolutionary technologies. The e4 platform and the DiSus-P Intelligent Hydraulic Body Control system allow it to turn on itself on all terrains, keep moving after a tire blowout, and even float on water by moving its wheels. Yes, this incredible SUV measuring 5.32 meters (17.45 feet) long and weighing 3.46 tons can stay on water for 30 minutes at a speed of 3 km/h. Well, after that, it needs to go back to the factory for system checkups, but it’s still awesome.

So We Must Have It, Even if It’s Useless

Inside, it’s just the height of luxury with 6 screens, the finest materials, thick seats like the Chesterfield bars at the Ritz — everything the stark, utilitarian Cybertruck interior isn’t.

For 140,000 euros, the fortunate Chinese customers will be able to purchase a U8 starting in October. Free from any bonus constraints, it may well invade the West at the beginning of 2024. It’s expensive, but honestly, it’s impressive.

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