BYD Yangwang U8, previosly known as Yangwang R1, is a luxurious performance-oriented electric SUV. It is a direct competitor to Land Rover brand and Mercedes-Benz’s upcoming all-electric G-Wagon called EQG. The technical details of this new model is scarce right now but BYD will release more info regarding their new sub-brand Yangwang in the next couple of months.
U8 comes with four electric motors, one for each wheel. The advanced powertrain will improve Yangwang U8’s off-road performance. BYD claims that U8 is capable of speeding at 120 km/h even if its tires are blown out.
BYD U8 and all-electric super car BYD U9 are based on the new e4 platform. This next-gen architecture offers more flexibility in numerous areas, such as the number of motors, high-voltage electrical system, etc. For instance, Chinese EV maker will use its first 800V SiC inverter, which scores a 99.5 percent efficiency, inside the Yangwang EVs.