Yangwang, the ultra-luxury brand under BYD, has announced the delivery of its 10,000th unit, marking a significant achievement for the brand that has recently entered the super premium car segment.
The milestone was celebrated with the handover of the 10,000th unit to Yu Minhong, founder of New Oriental education group, who received the luxury off-road SUV Yangwang U8. This marks Yu’s second association with BYD, having previously received a BYD Han EV in 2020 directly from BYD’s chairman, Wang Chuanfu.
Key Highlights
- Yangwang launched on January 5, 2023, with ambitious plans to challenge the ultra-luxury car market.
- The brand’s first model, U8 SUV, was introduced on September 20, 2023, priced at 1.098 million yuan.
- Yangwang expanded its product line with the U9 electric supercar on February 25, 2024, priced at 1.68 million yuan.
- The U7 sedan was launched last March, priced from 628,000 yuan, showing diversification in the product lineup.
- Yangwang has hinted at its latest model, U8L, scheduled to debut at the Shanghai Auto Show 2025.
All Yangwang models are built on the e4 exclusive technology platform, featuring four electric motors and over 1,000 battery cells, demonstrating BYD’s commitment to electric vehicle innovation.
The achievement comes as Yangwang continues to make its mark in the high-performance luxury car scene with its innovative electric vehicles.
