What is Yangwang, and where does BYD fit in?
An introduction to BYD's premium brand and the distinction between a brand, a model and a record-setting variant.
Updated · Yangwang Insider
Start with the name
Yangwang is BYD’s premium automotive brand. BYD introduced the brand together with the U8 and U9 in January 2023. For a reader meeting the name through a speed video, the relationship matters more than the unfamiliar badge.
Read the model name carefully
U9 identifies the electric supercar line. U9 Xtreme identifies the high-performance evolution involved in the latest speed achievement. A result reported for that variant should be attached to that variant when discussing the wider brand.
A way into the story
Start with the official record announcement, then explore the model comparison and the technical terms. This provides a clearer picture than treating every striking video or specification as interchangeable. Our publication follows those distinctions and links back to the original reports.
The conversation
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