BYD Officially Opens Sales Of Gahar Electric Supercars, YangWang U9

YangWang U9. (Doc. BYD Global)

JAKARTA - BYD, an automotive giant from China officially sold their new electric supercar, YangWang U9 in the Chinese market. This car comes with a wild performance and unique feature that makes it stand out among competitors.

Launching Carnewschina, February 26, U9 is equipped with four electric motors with a total output of 1287 HP and a peak torque of 1680 Nm. Acceleration of 0-100 km/h only takes 2.36 seconds, and a record time of 400 meters reaches 9.78 seconds.

Uniquely, U9 does not use NCM (nickel, cobalt, manganese) batteries like most other luxury cars, but uses BYD's own Blade LFP (lithium iron phosphate) batteries. U9 is equipped with an LFP battery with a capacity of 80 kWh with a range of 465 km according to CLTC standards. This battery supports 500 kW fast charging and double charging simultaneously.

U9's highest speed was officially recorded at 309.19 km/hour and recorded a round time of 2 minutes, 17 seconds, and 65 milliseconds at Shanghai International Circuit, ahead of other high-performance cars such as Nio EP9, BMW M5 F90, and Porsche Panamera Turbo.

YangWang U9 is equipped with the Disus X smart suspension system developed by BYD. This system allows cars to maneuver agilely, including "dancing" and traveling with only three wheels.

YangWang U9 is sold for 1.68 million yuan (around Rp. 3.7 billion). Orders for U9 have been opened with a deposit of 300,000 yuan (around Rp. 665 million) which cannot be returned. The estimated delivery is expected to begin in mid-2024.

With the performance of sports, advanced technology, and unique features, the presence of YangWang U9 will certainly enliven the global electric supercar market.