Chinese language regulator, the Ministry of Trade and Info Expertise (MIIT), has launched particulars of a Yangwang U9 Observe Version electrical supercar in its newest automobile product catalogue. The mannequin, categorized as a pure electrical sports activities automobile, options 4 electrical motors, one on every wheel, every rated at 555 kW. Mixed output reaches 2,220 kW (3,019 metric horsepower), with a high pace listed at 350 km/h. For comparability, the present manufacturing U9 delivers 960 kW in whole and is priced at 1.68 million yuan (approx. 231,000 USD).
The U9 Observe Version largely retains the outside design of the prevailing mannequin, proven in crimson paint with a gloss black styling bundle. Commonplace gear consists of 20-inch wheels with 325/35 R20 tyres, a carbon-fibre roof, a big fastened carbon-fibre rear wing, and a rear diffuser fitted with adjustable blades for aerodynamic optimisation. Submitting paperwork checklist non-obligatory aerodynamic elements, akin to an ordinary or enhanced carbon-fibre entrance splitter and an electrical rear wing.
Dimensions are given as 4,966 or 4,991 mm in size, 2,029 mm in width, and 1,311 or 1,351 mm in peak, with a 2,900 mm wheelbase. Kerb weight is 2,480 kg, and each entrance and rear tyres are 325/30 R20 (112Y). Whole automobile mass is recorded at 2,630 kg.
The present mannequin makes use of an 80 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery pack, delivering a CLTC-rated vary of 450 km. Charging specs embody as much as 500 kW DC fast-charging functionality, enabling a 30% to 80% state-of-charge in about 10 minutes. Suspension is configured as a double wishbone setup on the entrance and a multi-link design on the rear, mixed with BYD’s DiSus-X clever physique management system, which permits superior demonstrations akin to three-wheel driving and synchronised physique motion.
The U9 is a flagship product of BYD’s Yangwang model. In 2024, the automobile recorded a high pace of 391.94 km/h, setting a Chinese language production-car pace file, and achieved a 7:17.900 lap time at Germany’s Nürburgring Nordschleife. In June this 12 months, Yangwang introduced plans to additional problem high-speed and lap data on the Nürburgring and Germany’s ATP proving floor.
The regulator submitting signifies that the up to date U9 will considerably enhance its output in contrast with the present mannequin. With greater than 3,000 metric horsepower, it exceeds the rated energy of electrical hypercars such because the Lotus Evija (1,972 hp) and Rimac Nevera (1,914 hp). Market launch particulars haven’t but been disclosed.
Up to date 08/08/2025 China time: 20:00; regulatory submitting reveals the Yangwang U9 Observe Version as a substitute of an replace of the Yangwang U9.
