BYD to launch Yangwang flagship EV in UAE — SkimNews
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- BYD confirmed that the global launch of its new Yangwang flagship electric sedan will take place in the UAE rather than China, but has not announced a specific date.
- Hu Xiaoqing revealed images last month of the disguised executive sedan testing; local reports put it at about 5,500 mm (216 inches) long, with proportions similar to a Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class or Rolls-Royce Phantom.
- Yangwang’s flagship sedan is BYD’s first with rear-hinged coach doors, and its appearance at a BYD Flash Charging station suggests it supports megawatt flash charging.
- Stella Li said BYD’s first vehicle using solid-state batteries will debut in 2027, while reporting identifies the new Yangwang sedan as BYD’s first model to feature them.
- U7 starts at 658,000 yuan ($98,000), the U8L starts at 1.45 million yuan ($217,000), and the unnamed flagship sedan is rumored to begin around 2 million yuan ($300,000).
Why it matters: BYD is extending its brand beyond the sub-$10,000 Seagull into a lineup anchored by the 658,000-yuan U7 and 1.45-million-yuan U8L. The UAE launch gives BYD a higher-priced international showcase, while the unresolved 2027 solid-state timeline leaves the sedan’s battery claim unconfirmed.
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