Recently, the BYD YangWang U7 super sedan model has been leaked with many performance-related specifications. Specifically, according to data published on the website of the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the car uses 4 electric motors with a total output of 1,287 horsepower, which is higher than the Tesla Model S Plaid (1,025 horsepower) or the BMW M5 sports sedan (600 horsepower).
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The BYD YangWang features a sporty design. Photo: BYD
Powering the 4 electric motors is a 135.5 kWh battery pack weighing 900 kg, providing a range of 800 km on a full charge for the BYD YangWang U7. However, due to its heavy weight, this model can only achieve a top speed of 270 km/h, while the Tesla Model S Plaid can reach 322 km/h.
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The exterior of the BYD YangWang U7 features a rounded design characteristic of high-performance electric vehicles to optimize aerodynamics. According to BYD, this car has an aerodynamic drag coefficient of only 0.195 Cd. The interior has not been revealed yet.
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The interior of the BYD YangWang U7 has not been revealed yet, but it is expected to have many similarities with the U8 super SUV. Photo: BYD
In terms of technology, the BYD YangWang U7 is expected to be equipped with a level 3 autonomous driving system with advanced sensors and Lidar. This is a level of autonomous driving that has not been widely applied by many car manufacturers globally and, if available, is also limited to specific locations with supported mapping.