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Yangwang U7

The Yangwang U7 is a full-size luxury sedan manufactured by BYD Auto under the Yangwang brand. It is available with battery electric and plug-in hybrid powertrain options.

Overview
The Yangwang U7 was officially unveiled as a BEV in January 2024. Pre-sales started in November 2024 at Auto Guangzhou 2024. In January 2025, the PHEV version was leaked through China's MIIT documents. It was shown to be completely re-engineered on a new platform, with different dimensions and a different body. In March 2025, both versions of the Yangwang U7 went on sale in China, with deliveries beginning in June 2025. File:Yangwang U7 002.jpg|Rear view 2026 update In December 2025, MIIT filings revealed that Yangwang is preparing updates to the U7's powertrain. The EV version will become available with a new 150.01kWh LFP Blade battery pack capable of CLTC range, while the existing 135.5kWh will have its range rating increased to and PHEV's to . The new battery weighs resulting in an energy density of 162Wh/kg, compared to the previous battery's and 150Wh/kg. == Specifications ==
Specifications
The U7 is equipped with BYD's e⁴ (易四方) individual wheel drive (IWD) system with four-wheel steering, which consists of four electric motors, each with a maximum power of for a total of and of torque. It has 20 degrees of rear-wheel steering, allowing for a turning radius. It is also equipped with BYD's DiSus-Z (云辇-Z) active suspension technology. This system has a response speed of only 10ms and is also equipped with an energy recovery device that can charge the battery through the suspension motor. It has a drag coefficient of 0.195 Cd, and a top speed of . The dashboard features a 23.6-inch digital instrument panel display supplemented by an AR-HUD, a curved 12.8-inch OLED infotainment touchscreen, and a 6-inch passenger information display, all running the DiLink 150 cockpit system on a DiLink 4nm chip. The rear passengers have access to 12.8-inch entertainment displays and control panel display. The front seats have heating, ventilation, and massaging functions along with 20-way power adjustment. == Powertrain ==
Powertrain
The U7 is available in both a plug-in hybrid and pure electric powertrains. Both versions were initially equipped with the same four-motor individual wheel drive system consisting of permanent magnet synchronous motors each outputting and of torque, for a total of and of torque. At the 2025 Guangzhou Auto Show, the U7's rear motors were upgraded with units for a total of . The U7 EV is equipped with BYD's LFP blade battery with a capacity of 135.5kWh which is capable of charging from 3080% in 20 minutes at a peak rate of 500kW made possible with the use of dual charging ports, The U7 PHEV is equipped with BYD's self-developed 2.0-liter turbocharged flat-four engine, which debuts in the U7 as the company's first flat engine. The engine configuration was chosen for its lower height of compared to around for a conventional inline engine, which was needed to package the engine underneath the low hood while also accommodating the front drive motors underneath. Additional benefits include a lower center of gravity and reduced NVH compared to a conventional inline engine. To help reduce its height, the engine is equipped with a dry sump oiling system. The engine outputs and of torque. It is equipped with a 52.4kWh LFP Blade battery which is capable of charging from 3080% in 10 minutes at a peak rate of 230kW. It can accelerate from 0 to in 2.9 seconds, or 4.1 seconds when the battery is low. It has a comprehensive range of with a fuel tank, and a CLTC pure electric range of . It has a curb weight of . == Sales ==
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