BYD’s ultra-luxury sub-brand Yangwang has officially unveiled its latest model, the U7 sedan, as it seeks to strengthen its presence in China’s high-end automotive market.
The mid-to-large sedan starts at RMB 628,000 ($86,430), significantly below the RMB 1 million price range that Yangwang had previously suggested for its luxury models.
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The U7 is available in both battery electric vehicle (BEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) variants, with five-seat versions priced from RMB 628,000 and four-seat versions from RMB 708,000.
The Yangwang U7 measures 5,265 mm in length, 1,998 mm in width, and 1,517 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3,160 mm. It is built on Yangwang’s e4 platform and features four electric motors, each delivering 240 kW, for a combined 960 kW (1,300 horsepower) and 1,584 Nm of peak torque. The powertrain enables the U7 to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.9 seconds.
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Equipped with BYD’s advanced DiSus-Z body control system, the U7 offers enhanced ride comfort and safety. The system allows the vehicle to maintain stability in the event of a flat tire by lifting the damaged wheel, enabling it to continue driving at 80 km/h for up to 30 kilometers. Additionally, DiSus-Z integrates LiDAR and camera data to adjust suspension settings in real time, predicting road conditions 0.5 seconds in advance.
The U7 also features BYD’s top-tier “God’s Eye A” smart driving system, powered by DiPilot 600, which includes three LiDARs and two Nvidia Drive Orin-X chips with a total computing power of 508 TOPS. The vehicle will be delivered with urban Navigate on Autopilot (NOA) functionality.
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The BEV variant of the U7 is equipped with a 135.5-kWh battery pack, offering a CLTC range of 720 kilometers. It supports ultra-fast charging, replenishing 30% to 80% of its battery in 20 minutes with a peak power of up to 500 kW. The PHEV version features a 52.4-kWh battery and a total driving range of up to 1,000 kilometers.
Yangwang, launched by BYD in January 2023, aims to compete in China’s ultra-luxury vehicle segment. The U7 follows the brand’s U8 off-road SUV, priced at RMB 1.098 million, and the U9 electric supercar, which starts at RMB 1.68 million.
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