BYD Yangwang U8: BYD, a manufacturer of electric vehicles, has unveiled a brand-new electric SUV under its premium YangWang name. YangWang U8 is the name of the vehicle, and one feature that sets it apart is the ability to swim in water. In this article, we will tell you all about this amazing and unique electric car.
BYD Yangwang U8 specs
The YangWang U8 has four electric motors, one for each wheel, that produce a total of 1,184 BHP. The SUV also has a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine that increases range. The engine generates electricity to recharge the 49.05 kWh battery pack in the SUV. The U8 boasts a maximum range of 1000 km when the battery is completely charged and the fuel tank is full.
Special Feature
The U8’s ability to wade in deep water is one of its most distinctive features. The ‘Off-Road Master Edition’ has a wading depth of 1.4 metres compared to the basic electric SUV’s wading depth of 1 metre. The SUV also has a unique “Yachting” function that allows it to spin its wheels and sail at 3 km/h for 30 minutes.
The onboard sensors automatically raise the suspension, turn off the engine, activate the recirculation mode of the HVAC system, and shut the windows when the yachting mode is engaged. However, it does allow passengers to use the sunroof as an emergency exit.
Price details
The BYD U8 Premium Edition, which retails for 1,098,000 RMB (about Rs. 1.25 crore), is thought to be the most expensive mass-produced electric vehicle available in China.
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