BYD just sold its most expensive EV ever for nearly $3 million
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- BYD sold its most expensive vehicle ever, a Yangwang U9 Xtreme, for over 20 million yuan (~$3 million) at the Beijing Auto Show.
- Yangwang U9 Xtreme is a 3,000 hp electric supercar built on a 1,200 V platform with four motors delivering 2,977 hp (2,220 kW).
- Beijing Auto Show recorded the U9 Xtreme as its highest‑priced car, with only 30 units available worldwide.
- Nürburgring Nordschleife lap time of 6:59.157 by the U9 Xtreme set a record for production EVs.
- Li Yunfei, BYD’s branding and public‑relations GM, confirmed the sale price and highlighted the DiSus‑X intelligent body‑control system that lets the car 'dance' and drive on three wheels.
Why it matters: BYD's Yangwang brand secures a $3 million flagship sale, boosting its luxury credibility and signaling that Chinese automakers can compete in ultra‑high‑end EVs, drawing affluent buyers away from European marques.
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