BYD Showcases It's Yangwang U8 At The Bharat Mobility Expo: Full Details Here...
BYD Showcases It's Yangwang U8 At The Bharat Mobility Expo: Full Details Here...

BYD Showcases It’s Yangwang U8 At The Bharat Mobility Expo: Full Details Here…

30/01/2025
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BYD is a Chinese EV manufacturer which is known for it’s value for money EVs all around the globe. They recently unveiled their Flagship SUV “The Yangwang U8” last year and they showcased it at the Bharat Mobility Expo 2025 as well.

What Makes The U8 Special ?

  • The U8 comes a 2.0L Turbo petrol engine which is paired with a 49.05kWh battery pack.
  • The U8 has got 4 motors one for each wheel which 295HP for one wheel and combined they give an output of around 1200HP
  • The Torque outcome of the U8 is 1280NM.
  • With a different motor in each wheel the U8 can perform a 360 turn just like the G-Class Electric’s G-Turn.
  • The U8 has the highest water wading capacity of 1100mm due to which it can float on water for around 30 minutes.

Exterior

BYD received massive criticism from critics for the design of the U8 because of how similar it looks to the Land Rover Defender.

  • The U8 gets the similar windows lines as the Defender. Not only this It also gets a similar Spare wheel cover at the back.
  • The U8 gets a Massive pixelated Grill in the front with C-Shaped LED headlights.
  • At the rear, The U8 gets boxy and chunky looking tail lamps.
  • The Stance of the SUV makes it look Massive with squared off wheel arches and the Boxy design it comes with.
  • The size of the premium SUV is massive with it’s dimensions being:
    • Length- 5319mm
    • Breadth- 2050mm
    • Height- 1930mm
  • The wheelbase of the car is 3050mm.

Interior

While the Flagship model of BYD comes with a feature loaded interior it does not feel as upmarket as it’s competitors.

  • In the interior, The U8 comes with a brown color theme and it comes in a 5-seater configuration.
  • The U8 comes with a triple screen setup which contains screens for the infotainment system. the driver’s display and a screen for the co-passenger.
  • The Software of the infotainment system is quite glitchy and does not offer the best of user experience.
  • The Rear passengers as well have two infotainment screens attached to the headsets of the front seats.
  • Some other features of the U8 include a panoramic sunroof, multi-zone climate control, a 22-speaker sound system and powered and ventilated front seats.

Powertrain

The U8 comes with a plug-in hybrid powertrain that has a 2.0L Bi-Turbo petrol engine that is paired with four motors. The battery pack of the U8 is a 49.05kWh one which powers the motors. As the petrol engine is not connected to the wheels it just acts a medium to extend the range of the vehicle.

  • The Massive SUV can go from 0-100 kmph in 3.2 seconds with the top speed being 200 kmph
  • The battery pack in the car can go from 30-80% in 18 minutes with the help of a 110kWh fast DC charger. (claimed by BYD)
  • The maximum range of the SUV is around 1,000 KM with a full Charged battery and a full gas tank of 75L.
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