BYD’s YangWang U9 Launched, $233,000 Supercar Can Drive On 3 Wheels, Jump Off The Ground

Yangwang, the premium brand of China’s BYD Auto, launches $233k U9 all-electric supercar into the Chinese market.

U9 will rival GAC’s $187k Aion Hyper Hyper SSR as well as upcoming the Lamborghini Lanzador when it reaches global markets.

Yangwang’s U9 is known for its stunning features, including its ability to drive on 3 wheels as well as jumping off the ground.

U9 high-performance supercar can accelerate from 0-60 mph in just 2.36 seconds and reach a top speed of 309.19 km/h.

Yangwang, the premium brand of China’s BYD Auto, has finally launched the U9 all-electric supercar into the market after several teases and show off of its stunning features, including its ability to drive on 3 wheels and jump off the ground.

With a starting price of 1.68 million yuan ($233,400), the Yangwang U9 will rival GAC’s ¥1,286,000 ($186,870) Aion Hyper Hyper SSR as well as upcoming the Lamborghini Lanzador when it reaches global markets.

Yangwang’s U9 high-performance supercar, which stands for Ultimate 9, comes with distinct C-shaped LED headlights and huge air vents, while its LED taillight spans the full width of the car.

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Other features includes two sets of butterfly doors, which offers greater access into the cabin, as well as a louvered rear window with a transparent fin as seen on the Mercedes-AMG One.

Inside, Yangwang U9 packs two LCD screens, a 10.25″ driver display, a 12.3″ vertical center infotainment and an optional 10.25″ passenger screen.

Equipped with the “Yisifang” tech for its quad motor setup, the U9 can accelerate from 0-60 mph in just 2.36 seconds and reach a top speed of 309.19 km/h (192 miles per hour), the company said at a live-streamed event in Shanghai.

Yangwang U9 uses LFP battery-pack with a capacity of 80 kWh, which allows 700 kilometers (430 miles) on the China Light-Duty Vehicle Test Cycle (CLTC) range. Its 800V architecture allows the battery to charge from 30% to 80% in 10 minutes.

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