We frequently affiliate BYD with value-for-money electrical autos on the decrease finish of the market, however in China the model has an entire completely different connotation. We already realize it sells extra luxurious vehicles just like the Han and Tang there, and now its upmarket YangWang sub-brand has lastly launched its supercar, the U9.

Revealed again in April final yr, the U9 is a few world away from the Dolphin by way of worth, retailing at an eye-watering 1,680,000 yuan (RM1.1 million). Nevertheless it’s additionally a much more refined machine – particularly the place efficiency is anxious.

Powering the U9 are 4 motors (one for every wheel), every producing 326 PS (240 kW). Collectively, they produce a staggering 1,306 PS (960 kW) and 1,680 Nm of torque, sufficient to propel the automotive from zero to 100 km/h in simply 2.36 seconds, on its strategy to a high velocity of 309 km/h.

However the U9 isn’t just in regards to the efficiency. It’s the primary Chinese language automotive to return with a carbon fibre monocoque, in addition to BYD’s DiSus-X energetic physique management suspension, which the corporate says has been developed in-house. It makes use of cameras to scan the highway after which counters physique actions with electrical motors, reacting in as little as 40 milliseconds and lifting every wheel by as a lot as 75 mm at as much as 500 m/s.

These capabilities are what permit the U9 to carry out its notorious get together tips, similar to dancing, driving on three wheels and even leaping in place. Its quad motors, in the meantime, allow the automotive to do a tank flip (spin in place), very like the U8 SUV.

The U9 continues to make use of BYD’s lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery expertise; with a capability of 80 kWh, the automotive has a claimed vary of 450 km. That’s on the notoriously lenient CLTC cycle, which implies the real-world vary is probably going lower than 400 km.

The automotive additionally options an 800-volt structure and might help as much as 500 kW of DC quick charging energy. This may be achieved through twin charging by way of the ports on either side, topping up the battery from 10 to 80% cost in simply ten minutes; it should presumably additionally make you very common at busy charging stations. Incredulously, like many BYD fashions, the U9 nonetheless solely helps 7 kW of AC charging energy, taking seven hours to cost the battery from 10 to 80%.

It’s definitely a really striking-looking factor, the U9, with a number of slashes and scoops and a pair of butterfly doorways. On the entrance, you’ll discover distinctive C-shaped “interstellar” headlights, whereas the rear sports activities full-width taillights that reach upwards within the center alongside the “backbone” of the automotive.

BYD formally launched its pure electrical flagship sports activities automotive, the YANGWANG U9, at this time.

Its air suspension system gives a variety of dance modes, whereas the adoption of 4 electrical motors permits it to spin in place. pic.twitter.com/IHhhTKDCSW

— Yan Chang (@cyfoxcat) February 25, 2024

The automotive additionally has an energetic rear spoiler and diffuser as commonplace, though it seems you could spec it with a hard and fast swan-neck wing and a dorsal fin. The wheels measure a large 21 inches and are shod with Pirelli P Zero tyres – 275/35 on the entrance, 325/30 on the rear. Behind them you’ll discover carbon ceramic discs with six-piston entrance and four-piston rear callipers.

Inside, there’s a double-bubble dashboard to offer occupants a cockpit-like really feel, enhanced by the 127-colour ambient lighting system. In entrance of the driving force sits a ten.25-inch mini-LED digital instrument show, whereas one other mini-LED 12.3-inch portrait touchscreen (not rotatable, sadly) controls the infotainment. Music is piped by way of a 12-speaker Dynaudio Proof Platinum sound system.

Trying to promote your automotive? Promote it with myTukar.