BYD’s Yangwang U7 ultra-luxury EV leaked with nearly 1,300 hp and 500 miles range
BYD is preparing to launch its first ultra-luxury electric sedan as part of its high-end Yangwang brand. Ahead of its official launch, the BYD Yangwang U7 specs were leaked with almost 1,300 horsepower and 500 miles (800 km) CLTC range.
BYD’s Yangwang introduced the U7 earlier this month, sharing the first images on its Weibo page. The “million-level new energy flagship sedan,” as BYD called it, takes design from the brand’s U9.
BYD’s Yangwang showcased the U9 supercar last April at a tech launch event with four electric motors good for a 0 to 62 mph (0-100km/hr) sprint in 2 seconds.
The new Yangwang U7 is inspired by the U9 with a “family style” design language. From the images, you can see similarly designed slim LED headlights and Lidar on the roof. It also featured large air intakes at the bottom and carbon fiber side skirts, adding to the sedan’s sporty design.
While the front looks like a Tesla Model S, the rear almost adds a Porsche-like feel to it. The Yangwang U7 will be based on the e4 platform, designed with four electric motors and +1,000 hp.
BYD Yangwang specs leaked ahead of launch
According to information released by China’s MIIT earlier this month in its latest NEV’s exempt from the vehicle purchase tax catalog, BYD is gearing up to launch the Yangwang U7.
After applying for the sales license, leaked data shows the BYD Yangwang U7 will feature four electric engines good for 1,287 hp (960 kW) total power.
A massive 135.5 kWh LFP battery pack from BYD’s unit, Findreams, will power up to 497 miles (800 km) CLTC driving range. BYD’s luxury EV will be available in a base 447 mile (720 km) model and a longer range 497 mi (800 km) option.
At 5,265 mm (207″) long, 1,998 (79″) wide, and 1,517 mm (60″) tall, the U7 is slightly bigger than the Tesla Model S Plaid (198″ L, 78″ W, 56″ H).
The new U7 sedan will join the brand’s first vehicle, the U8 off-road NEV, launched in September. The high-end SUV starts at over $150,000 (1,098,000 RMB), but includes 1,200 hp, tank turns, tire blowout stabilization, and other cool features. It can even navigate through water with “float mode” in emergencies.
Although prices are yet to be confirmed, when BYD launches the Yangwang U7 later this year, prices are expected to be around $140,000 (1,000,000 RMB).
Source: CarNewsChina, China MIIT
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Tesla has opened orders for the Model Y Long Range RWD for $45,000 in the US. It’s the new entry-level Model Y following the design refresh earlier this year.
Since launching the updated Model Y earlier this year, Tesla has only offered the best-selling electric SUV in a single Long-Range AWD configuration.
First, it was as a fully-loaded $60,000 Launch Edition, and last month, it started deliveries of the regular Model Y AWD starting at $49,000.
As we recently noted, Tesla didn’t have much of an order backlog for the new Model Y in the US, and it has already started gathering new Model Y AWD in inventory just weeks after launching the vehicle.
Tesla even started offering subsidized financing rates on the new SUV this weekend.
Now, the automaker is starting to take orders for the new Model Y Long Range RWD
The new trim starts at $44,990 and enables 357 miles of range – an extra 30 miles over the AWD version.
However, due to its single motor powertrain, the lower-priced version is slightly slower with a 0-60 mph acceleration in 5.4 seconds rather than 4.6 seconds.
The automaker says that deliveries of the new version will start in the US in the next 3 to 5 weeks. It launched the new Model Y RWD in Europe weeks ago.
Tesla also offers a Standard Range RWD in Europe and China for even cheaper, and deliveries have already started in China.
Electrek’s Take
Tesla appears to have waited to open orders for the Model Y RWD in the US to optimize demand for the Long Range AWD.
But now it needs a cheaper model to sustain demand at the current production rate.
In the coming weeks, it will start building a mix of RWD and AWD in Fremont and Austin to
Interestingly, Tesla currently only offers the subsidized 1.99% financing rate on the Model Y Long Range AWD. I would assume that Tesla plans to take advantage of the boost in demand that the cheaper model will create.
However, US buyers probably won’t have to wait more than a few weeks before Tesla starts to offer lower interest rates on all versions, like it already does in Europe and China.
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On today’s thrilling episode of Quick Charge, we’ve got some of the highlights of the 2025 ACT Expo, including the all-electric Windrose and Mack Pioneer Class 8s trucks, a hydrogen fuel sell [sic] from Honda, a fun charging surprise, and – after an eight year wait – we finally get a ride in the all-new (in 2017) Tesla Semi!
ACT Expo is North America’s premier clean truck and transport trade show – and for 2025 it was bigger than ever, with more exhibitors and more, more capable battery electric vehicles than ever. The downsides? NACFE have scored with their “messy middle” messaging, and the return of “clean diesel” talking points. We’ve got a brief rundown and links to all the details, below.
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