BYD is best known for its low-cost electric cars, but that hasn’t stopped the Chinese EV maker from taking on new markets. Its latest: luxury electric supercars. BYD’s first electric supercar, the Yangwang U9, has entered production ahead of deliveries later this summer.Yangwang was launched in January 2023 as BYD’s new premium business and personal brand. The U9 was showcased alongside the brand’s full-size U8 SUV, a Mercedes-Benz G-Glass rival.
After hyping up the U9 for several months, showing off dance moves and other fun features, BYD’s first electric supercar was officially launched in February. BYD opened U9 pre-orders, starting at $233,00 (1,680,000 yuan).
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