Etiqueta: Yangwang U8

BYD is attempting to reverse declines with disruptive charging technology and premium models amid six consecutive months of falling sales.

Tesla's Europe woes are only getting worse, just as Chinese rival BYD's fortunes soar.

The world’s leading EV maker is preparing to introduce new battery chemistries to stay a step ahead of the competition....

Ultra-luxury vehicles accounted for less than 1% of overall vehicles sales last year in China. For a long time, this market has been firmly controlled by foreign brands.

For the full year 2025, the Song series sold 788,003 units, making it BYD's best-selling model.

In 2025, Chinese EV giant BYD sold a record 4.6 million vehicles, up 7.7% year-over-year, meeting its revised target and likely surpassing Tesla globally despite a cooling domestic market and price wars. The company expanded internationally and innovated with fast-charging tech. This resilience positions BYD for continued growth amid challenges.

The BYD YangWang U8 made waves (quite literally so) when it was introduced, thanks to its ingenious emergency floating function that turns it into a lifeboat

YangWang U8 survives three strikes with a toppling palm without even breaking a pane of glass

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. The YANGWANG U8 can apparently operate on water for up to 30 minutes. At a recent BYD E-Journey in Zhengzhou, China, the company showed off the feature in a giant pool. “The YANGWANG U8 demonstrated its floating capability, maintaining controlled ... [continued]