Name: Yangwang U8L: The Four-Motor PHEV Luxury Off-Road SUV
Price: 189000 USD
Availability: InStock

The U8L is the flagship, and it doesn’t whisper about it. The theatre has substance, though. This is BYD’s Yangwang brand at its peak — a luxury off-road SUV with a plug-in hybrid system driving four independent motors. It blends limousine quiet with genuine trail ability, which is a trick few vehicles pull off.

Exterior

The presence is deliberate. Broad and tall, with a flat roofline that signals interior volume rather than sport. It looks engineered for purpose, not styled for a catwalk. The hardware feels heavy in the hand — substantial door handles, thick glass, a full-width rear light bar. Luxury is partly that heft you feel when you grab the door.

Wheels are large, arches muscular, with serious tyre to put the torque down on loose ground. The stance alone tells rivals this isn’t a soft luxe crossover. A roof rack and side steps are baked into the package; the utility is part of the car, not an accessory you bolt on later.

Interior

Step in and the cabin is a lounge. Four independent seats are offered, each with ventilation, heating and massage. You stop counting features and just sink in. Materials are top-tier — Nappa leather, open-pore wood, metal switchgear that clicks with precision.

The rear is the star. That’s where the U8L justifies its name, with reclining thrones and a private screen. Tech is everywhere yet calm: a central rotating screen, a full cluster, rear displays all on the same ecosystem. The interface is deep, but the layout stays uncluttered. At idle on electric power the cabin goes near silent — a level of calm few off-roaders reach, and the detail owners brag about.

Powertrain and Chassis

This is the heart of the U8L. A plug-in hybrid — a PHEV, and worth stating plainly it is NOT a range-extender. Four wheel-end motors are driven by the battery and a petrol engine, and the engine can also feed the system directly; it isn’t chained to a generator.

Each wheel gets its own motor, giving true torque-vectoring so the car can turn in place and crawl out of spots a normal 4×4 can’t. Independent wheel control is the single biggest leap over legacy off-roaders. The engine extends range and adds power rather than sitting idle as a generator only, and the controller hides the handover so you mix electric and engine effort without thinking.

A ladder frame carries advanced suspension that rises and levels the body — it floats over rubble yet stays composed at speed. Charging is supported with a usable electric range for town, though figures vary with market and load, so treat any number as a ballpark.

FAQ

Is the U8L a true off-roader or just a luxury SUV? Both. It is a body-on-frame machine with four-motor torque vectoring and rising suspension, built to leave the tarmac yet ride like a limousine.

What is the difference between this PHEV and a range-extender (REEV)? A REEV’s engine only makes electricity; the wheels are always turned by motors alone. The U8L is a PHEV where the engine can also drive the hybrid system directly. That distinction matters for power delivery and heavy towing.

How many seats does it have? It is offered with four independent luxury seats, prioritising rear comfort over a crowded bench.

Can I import the Yangwang U8L to my country? Import rules differ by destination, and homologation, left/right-hand drive, and emissions compliance all apply. Speak with a licensed importer in your market before committing.

How do you supply / how to start? We work with overseas distributors through container or RoRo shipping with full documentation. Reach out with your target market and volume, and we will outline the next steps.

	2026 Yangwang U8L Dingshi Edition	2026 U8L Premium Edition	2025 Yangwang U8L Dingshi Edition
Basic Information
Launch date	2026.03	2026.08	2025.09
Body level	large SUV	large SUV	large SUV
Length * Width * Height (mm)	540020491921	540020491921	540020491921
Energy type	Range extender	Range extender	Range extender
CLTC pure electric range (km)	230	230	200
System total power (kW)	880	880	880
System combined torque (N·m)	1520	1520	1520
engine	2.0T / 272 hp / Inline 4-cylinder	2.0T / 272 hp / Inline 4-cylinder	2.0T / 272 hp / Inline 4-cylinder
Maximum power (kW)	200	200	200
Number of gears	1	1	1
gearbox	Fixed gear ratio gearbox	Fixed gear ratio gearbox	Fixed gear ratio gearbox
Maximum speed (km/h)	200	200	200
0-100km/h acceleration (s)	3.5	3.5	3.5
WLTC combined fuel consumption (L/100km)	1.48	1.48	1.48
Battery Type	Lithium iron phosphate batteries	Lithium iron phosphate batteries	Lithium iron phosphate batteries
Battery capacity (kWh)	56.58	56.58	55.53
Fast charging time (h)	0.15	0.15	0.23
Fast charging capacity (%)	10-97	10-97	30-80
Warranty Policy	Six years or 150,000 kilometers	Six years or 150,000 kilometers	Six years or 150,000 kilometers
Body
Length (mm)	5400	5400	5400
Width (mm)	2049	2049	2049
Height(mm)	1921	1921	1921
Wheelbase (mm)	3250	3250	3250
Front track width (mm)	1745	1745	1745
Rear track width (mm)	1743	1743	1743
Curb weight (kg)	3639	3639	3595
Maximum load capacity (kg)	4210	4210	4210
Luggage capacity (L)	386-1115	512	386-1115
Fuel tank capacity (L)	90	90	90
Number of car doors	5	5	5
Number of seats	6	4	6
Approach angle (°)	27	27	25
Departure angle (°)	twenty four	twenty four	24.5
Longitudinal angle (°)	18.5	18.5	-
Minimum turning radius (m)	5.45	5.45	-
engine
Displacement (mL)	1997	1997	1997
Engine Model	BYD487ZQD	BYD487ZQD	BYD487ZQD
Maximum horsepower (Ps)	272	272	272
Maximum power (kW)	200	200	200
Maximum net power (kW)	180	180	180
cylinder	Inline 4-cylinder	Inline 4-cylinder	Inline 4-cylinder
Intake form	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Valve structure	Double overhead camshaft	Double overhead camshaft	Double overhead camshaft
fuel supply method	Direct Injection	Direct Injection	Direct Injection
Cylinder block material	aluminum alloy	aluminum alloy	aluminum alloy
fuel grade	92#	92#	92#
Environmental standards	National 6	National 6	National 6
electric motor
Total power of electric motors (kW)	880	880	880
Total torque of the electric motor (N·m)	1520	1520	1520
Maximum power of the front motor (kW)	440	440	440
Maximum torque of the front motor (N·m)	640	640	640
Maximum power of the rear motor (kW)	440	440	440
Maximum torque of the rear motor (N·m)	640	640	640
System total power (kW)	880	880	880
System combined torque (N·m)	1520	1520	1520
CLTC pure electric range (km)	230	230	200
Battery capacity (kWh)	56.58	56.58	55.53
Slow charging time (h)	8.4	8.4	7.5
Fast charging time (h)	0.15	0.15	0.23
High voltage fast charging	support	support	support
Motor structure	Permanent magnet	Permanent magnet	Permanent magnet
Motor working principle	synchronous	synchronous	synchronous
Motor layout	Front and rear	Front and rear	Front and rear
Battery Type	Lithium iron phosphate batteries	Lithium iron phosphate batteries	Lithium iron phosphate batteries
Battery cell brands	Freddie	Freddie	Freddie
Battery cooling method	Liquid cooling	Liquid cooling	Liquid cooling
Fast charging function	support	support	support
Fast charging capacity (%)	10-97	10-97	30-80
Energy recovery	●	●	●
Battery preheating	●	●	●
External discharge	●	●	●
Total system power (Ps)	1197	-	-
Electric configuration
Fast charging power (kW)	574	574	-
Chassis/Steering
Drive form	Four-wheel drive	Four-wheel drive	Four-wheel drive
Front suspension type	Double wishbone independent suspension	Double wishbone independent suspension	Double wishbone independent suspension
Rear suspension type	Double wishbone independent suspension	Double wishbone independent suspension	Double wishbone independent suspension
Adjustable suspension	●	●	●
Steering power type	Electric Assist	Electric Assist	Electric Assist
crawling mode	●	●	●
Tank Turning	●	●	●
Wheels/Brakes
Front/Rear Brake Type	Ceramic ventilation disc	Ceramic ventilation disc	Ceramic ventilation disc
Parking brake type	Electronic parking brake	Electronic parking brake	Electronic parking brake
Front tire specifications	285/45 R22	285/45 R22	285/45 R22
Rear tire specifications	285/45 R22	285/45 R22	285/45 R22
Wheel material	aluminum alloy	aluminum alloy	aluminum alloy
Spare tire specifications	Tire repair tools	Tire repair tools	Tire repair tools
Active/passive safety configuration
ABS anti-lock braking system	●	●	●
Brakeforce Distribution (EBD/CBC, etc.)	●	●	●
Brake assist (BA/EBA/BAS, etc.)	●	●	●
Traction control (ASR/TCS/TRC, etc.)	●	●	●
Vehicle stability control (ESC/ESP/DSC, etc.)	●	●	●
Active braking/safety system	●	●	●
Lane change assist	●	●	●
Lane Keeping Assist	●	●	●
Lane centering	●	●	●
Lane departure warning	●	●	●
Road traffic sign recognition	●	●	●
Night vision system	●	●	●
Low speed warning	●	●	●
Fatigue driving warning	●	●	●
DOW Door Opening Warning	●	●	●
Front airbags	●Driver's side airbag	●Driver's side airbag	●Driver's side airbag
	●Passenger's side airbag	●Passenger's side airbag	●Passenger's side airbag
	●Intermediate airbag	●Intermediate airbag	●Intermediate airbag
	●Side airbags	●Side airbags	●Side airbags
	●Head airbags (curtain airbags)	●Head airbags (curtain airbags)	●Head airbags (curtain airbags)
Rear airbags	●Side airbags	●Side airbags	●Side airbags
	●Head airbags (curtains)	●Head airbags (curtains)	●Head airbags (curtains)
Knee airbag	●Driver's knee airbag	●Driver's knee airbag	●Driver's knee airbag
Tire pressure monitoring device	● Display	● Display	● Display
Seatbelt reminder	●Full vehicle	●Full vehicle	●Full vehicle
ISOFIX child seat	●	●	●
Forward Collision Warning	●	●	●
Rear Collision Warning	●	●	●
Anti-rollover system	●	●	●
Sentinel Mode / Clairvoyance	●	●	●
Assist/Control Configuration
Parking radar	●Before	●Before	●Before
	●After	●After	●After
LiDAR Line Count	●Line 128	●Line 128	●Line 128
Driving assistance imaging	●360-degree panoramic imaging	●360-degree panoramic imaging	●360-degree panoramic imaging
Transparent chassis/540-degree imaging	●	●	●
Rear Cross Traffic Alert System	●	●	●
Cruise system	● Full-speed adaptive cruise control	● Full-speed adaptive cruise control	● Full-speed adaptive cruise control
Driving mode switching	● Sport	● Sport	● Sport
	● Economy	● Economy	● Economy
	● Standard/Comfort	● Standard/Comfort	● Standard/Comfort
	● Snow	● Snow	● Snow
	● Off-road	● Off-road	● Off-road
Steep slope descent	●	●	●
Hill Start Assist	●	●	●
Automatic parking	●	●	●
Remote parking	●	●	●
Memory Parking	●	●	●
Overall active steering system	●	●	●
Limited-slip differential/differential lock	●	●	●
Water wading sensing system	●	●	●
Maximum wading depth (mm)	1000	1000	1000
Assistance Level	●L2	●L2	●L2
Assisted driving system	●DiPilot 600	●DiPilot 600	●DiPilot 600
Vehicle-mounted satellite communication	-	●	-
Traffic light recognition	●	●	●
Rear wheel steering angle (°)	●±6	●±6	-
Assisted parking	●	●	-
Assisted lane change	●	●	-
Automatic exit (entry) from auxiliary ramps	●	●	-
Assisted driving section	●Urban road sections	●Urban road sections	-
External/Anti-theft Configuration	●Highway sections	●Highway sections
skylight	●Segmented electric sunroof	●Segmented electric sunroof	●Segmented electric sunroof
Automatic opening and closing doors	○(30,000 yuan)	●	-
Electric soft-close door	●	●	●
Hidden electric door handle	●	●	●
Side foot pedals	●Electric	●Electric	●Electric
Trunk opening method	●Electric	●Electric	●Electric
			●Induction
Electric tailgate position memory	●	●	●
Key type	●Remote key	●Remote key	●Remote key
	●Bluetooth key	●Bluetooth key	●Bluetooth key
	●UWB digital key	●UWB digital key	●UWB digital key
	●NFC/RFID key	●NFC/RFID key	●NFC/RFID key
Keyless entry	●	●	●
Keyless start system	●	●	●
Remote start function	●	●	●
Central locking	●	●	●
Engine electronic anti-theft	●	●	●
Internal configuration
Steering wheel material	●Genuine leather	●Genuine leather	●Genuine leather
Steering wheel adjustment	● Electric,	● Electric,	● Electric,
	height adjustable,	height adjustable,	height adjustable,
	front and back adjustable	front and back adjustable	front and back adjustable
Steering wheel functions	●Heating	●Heating	●Heating
	●Memory	●Memory	●Memory
	●Multifunctional	●Multifunctional	●Multifunctional
Steering wheel off-hand detection	●	●	●
Central handrail	●Before	●Before	●Before
	●After	●After	●After
Gear shifting	●Electronic column shifter	●Electronic column shifter	●Electronic column shifter
Sun visor vanity mirror	●	●	●
Dashboard screen material	●MINI LED	●MINI LED	●MINI LED
Full LCD instrument panel	●	●	●
LCD instrument size	23.6 inches	23.6 inches	23.6 inches
AR-HUD Augmented Reality Head-Up Display	●	●	●
HUD head-up size	●70 inches	●70 inches	●70 inches
Built-in dashcam	●	●	●
Active noise cancellation	-	-	●
Wireless charging function for mobile phones	●Front row	●Front row	●Front row
	●Rear row	●Rear row	●Rear row
Passenger entertainment screen size	●23.6 inches	●23.6 inches	●23.6 inches
ETC device	●	●	●
Smart hardware
Assisted driving chip	● 2 NVIDIA Drive Orin	● 2 NVIDIA Drive Orin	● 2 NVIDIA Drive Orin
Total computing power of the chip	●508 TOPS	●508 TOPS	●508 TOPS
Forward sensing camera	●Three eyes	●Three eyes	●Three eyes
Number of cameras	●12	●12	●12
Number of in-car cameras	●3	●3	●3
Number of ultrasonic radars	●14	●14	●14
Number of millimeter-wave radars	●5	●5	●5
Number of LiDARs	●3	●3	●3
Voice regional wake-up recognition	●Six regions	●Four regions	●Six regions
Seats
Seat material	●Genuine leather	●Genuine leather	●Genuine leather
Zero Gravity Seat	●Second row	●Second row	●Second row
Front seat functions	●Heating	●Heating	●Heating
	●Ventilation	●Ventilation	●Ventilation
	●Massage	●Massage	●Massage
	●Headrest Speaker	●Headrest Speaker	●Headrest Speaker
Second-row seat functions	●Heating	●Heating	●Heating
	●Ventilation	●Ventilation	●Ventilation
	●Massage	●Massage	●Massage
	●Headrest Speaker	●Headrest Speaker	●Headrest Speaker
Electric seat adjustment	●Driver's seat	●Driver's seat	●Driver's seat
	●Passenger seat	●Passenger seat	●Passenger seat
Driver's seat adjustment method	● Fore-and-aft adjustment	● Fore-and-aft adjustment	● Fore-and-aft adjustment
	● Backrest adjustment	● Backrest adjustment	● Backrest adjustment
	● Height adjustment (4-way)	● Height adjustment (4-way)	● Height adjustment (4-way)
	● Leg rest adjustment	● Leg rest adjustment	● Leg rest adjustment
	● Lumbar support (4-way)	● Lumbar support (4-way)	● Lumbar support (4-way)
	● Side support	● Side support	● Side support
Passenger seat adjustment method	● Fore-and-aft adjustment	● Fore-and-aft adjustment	● Fore-and-aft adjustment
	● Backrest adjustment	● Backrest adjustment	● Backrest adjustment
	● Height adjustment (4-way)	● Height adjustment (4-way)	● Height adjustment (4-way)
	● Leg rest adjustment	● Leg rest adjustment	● Leg rest adjustment
	● Lumbar support (4-way)	● Lumbar support (4-way)	● Lumbar support (4-way)
	● Side support	● Side support	● Side support
Second row seat adjustment	● Fore-and-aft adjustment	● Fore-and-aft adjustment	● Fore-and-aft adjustment
	● Backrest adjustment	● Backrest adjustment	● Backrest adjustment
	● Lumbar adjustment	● Lumbar adjustment	● Lumbar adjustment
	● Leg support adjustment	● Leg support adjustment	● Leg support adjustment
Power-adjustable second-row seats	●	●	●
Rear seats can be folded down electrically.	●	-	●
Second row individual seats	●	-	●
Adjustable buttons for the rear passenger seat	●	●	●
Rear small table	●	●	●
Rear cup holders	●	●	●
Third row seats	●	-	●
Third-row seat function	●Heating	-	●Heated
			●Headrest Speakers
Third-row seat adjustment	●Backrest adjustment	-	●Backrest adjustment
Seating layout	2002-2-2	-	2002-2-2
Third-row seats with power adjustment	●	-	-
multimedia
Central control color screen	● Touchscreen LCD	● Touchscreen LCD	● Touchscreen LCD
Satellite navigation system	●	●	●
Navigation traffic information display	●	●	●
Map Brands	● Gaode Map	● Gaode Map	● Gaode Map
Roadside assistance call	●	●	●
In-vehicle intelligent system	●Looking up at Link	●Looking up at Link	●Looking up at Link
Mobile APP remote function	● Door controls	● Door controls	● Door controls
	● Window controls	● Window controls	● Window controls
	● Vehicle start	● Vehicle start	● Vehicle start
	● Charging management	● Charging management	● Charging management
	● Air conditioning control ● Heated	● Air conditioning control ● Heated	● Air conditioning control ● Heated
	steering wheel ● Heated seats ● Ventilated seats ● Vehicle status check/diagnosis ● Vehicle location/find vehicle ● Owner services (find charging stations, gas stations, parking lots, etc.) ● Schedule maintenance/repair	steering wheel ● Heated seats ● Ventilated seats ● Vehicle status check/diagnosis ● Vehicle location/find vehicle ● Owner services (find charging stations, gas stations, parking lots, etc.) ● Schedule maintenance/repair	steering wheel ● Heated seats ● Ventilated seats ● Vehicle status check/diagnosis ● Vehicle location/find vehicle ● Owner services (find charging stations, gas stations, parking lots, etc.) ● Schedule maintenance/repair
Bluetooth/Car Phone	●	●	●
Mobile phone interconnection/mapping	●	●	●
Audio brand name	Dynaudio	Dynaudio	Dynaudio
Number of speakers	32	32	32
Dolby Atmos	●	●	●
Simulated sound waves	-	-	●
Voice recognition control system	●Multimedia system	●Multimedia system	●Multimedia system
	●Navigation	●Navigation	●Navigation
	●Telephone	●Telephone	●Telephone
	●Air conditioning	●Air conditioning	●Air conditioning
	●Window	●Window	●Window
	●Heated seats	●Heated seats	●Heated seats
	●Ventilated seats	●Ventilated seats	●Ventilated seats
	●Seat massage	●Seat massage	●Seat massage
DeepSeek application	●Already connected	-	●Already connected
Central control screen type	●OLED	●OLED	●OLED
Central control screen size	●12.8 inches	●12.8 inches	●12.8 inches
Voice wake-up words	●	●	●
Voice assistant wake word	●Hello, Looking Up	●Hello, Looking Up	●Hello, Looking Up
Continuous speech recognition	●	●	●
What is visible can be said	●	●	●
Facial recognition	●	●	●
In-vehicle biological monitoring system	●	●	●
4G/5G networks	●5G	●5G	●5G
Wi-Fi hotspot	●	●	●
Connected Vehicles	●	●	●
OTA upgrade	●	●	●
Car KTV	●	●	-
Rear LCD screen	●	●	●
Number of rear multimedia screens	●3	●2	●3
Rear LCD screen size	●21.4-inch	●7 inches	●21.4-inch
	●Dual 5.98-inch	●21.4 inches	●Dual 5.98-inch
Rear-seat multimedia control	●	●	●
Interface support	●USB interface	●USB interface	●USB interface
	●Type-C interface	●Type-C interface	●Type-C interface
Number of USB/Type-C ports	● 2 seats in the front row / 4 seats in the back row	● 2 in the front row / 2 in the back row	● 2 seats in the front row / 4 seats in the back row
USB/Type-C maximum charging power	●100W	●100W	●100W
Wireless charging power for mobile phones	●50W	●50W	●50W
Power support	●12V power supply in the luggage compartment	●12V power supply in the luggage compartment	●12V power supply in the luggage compartment
	●220V/230V power supply	●220V/230V power supply	●220V/230V power supply
Vehicle infotainment system memory (GB)	●24	●24	●24
Vehicle infotainment system storage (GB)	●512	●512	●512
App Store	●	●	●
Passenger screen type	●MINI LED	●MINI LED	-
light
low beam headlights	●LED	●LED	●LED
High beams	●LED	●LED	●LED
LED daytime running lights	●	●	●
Adaptive high and low beam	●	●	●
Headlights are adjustable	●	●	●
Automatic headlights	●	●	●
Headlights delayed shut-off	●	●	●
Lighting features	●Matrix	●Matrix	●Matrix
Steering assist lighting	●	●	●
Interior ambient lighting	●	●	●
Active ambient lighting	●	●	●
Touch reading light	●	●	●
Driver assistance lights	●	●	-
Glass/Rearview Mirror
Electric windows	●Before	●Before	●Before
	●After	●After	●After
One-touch window operation	●Full vehicle	●Full vehicle	●Full vehicle
Anti-pinch function for car windows	●	●	●
exterior rearview mirror	●Electrically adjustable	●Electrically adjustable	●Electrically adjustable
	●Electrically folding	●Electrically folding	●Electrically folding
	●Auto-dimming	●Auto-dimming	●Auto-dimming
	●Memory	●Memory	●Memory
	●Heating	●Heating	●Heating
	●Auto-folding when locking	●Auto-folding when locking	●Auto-folding when locking
	●Auto-tilting when reversing	●Auto-tilting when reversing	●Auto-tilting when reversing
			●Heated water nozzles
Interior rearview mirror	●Automatic anti-glare	●Automatic anti-glare	●Automatic anti-glare
	●Streaming rearview mirror	●Streaming rearview mirror	●Streaming rearview mirror
Glass function	●Multi-layer sound insulation	●Multi-layer sound insulation	●Multi-layer sound insulation
	●Rear side privacy	●Rear side privacy	●Rear side privacy
Multi-layered soundproof glass for side windows	●Front row	●Front row	●Front row
	●Rear row	●Rear row	●Rear row
Rain-sensing wipers	●	●	●
Rear privacy glass with dimming function	●	●	-
Air conditioner/refrigerator
Air conditioning control methods	●Automatic control	●Automatic control	●Automatic control
Independent air conditioning in the rear	●	●	●
heat pump air conditioner	●	●	●
Rear air vent	●	●	●
Temperature zone control	●	●	●
Air quality monitoring	●	●	●
air purification	●	●	●
PM2.5 filtration	●	●	●
negative ion generator	●	●	●
In-car fragrance device	●	●	●
Car refrigerator	●	●	●