The Yangweng U8 is described by BYD as a ‘hardcore new energy off-road SUV’ which ‘combines all the technologies of the BYD group and can overcome any obstacle in its path’.

We’re moving into supercar territory now, with BYD’s Yangwang U9, a name that gives little clue as to the true nature of this vehicle, particularly bearing in mind the U8 is an SUV.

The U8 is equipped with a 2.0-liter turbo gasoline engine not directly connected to the wheels. It charges a 49.05-kWh battery that powers four 220-kW (295 hp) permanent-magnet electric motors for ...

Revealed in early 2023 and going on sale in China later that year, the Yangwang U8 is BYD’s first challenger to luxury SUVs like the long-established Mercedes-Benz G-Class and Range Rover.

At the expo, BYD showcased other models, including the Yangwang U8, a luxury off-road SUV with amphibious capabilities, and previously launched models like the Atto 3 SUV and Seal sedan.