2023 BYD U8 Deluxe Edition – Full Specifications

(Luxury Off-Road PHEV with Extreme Capability)

1. Powertrain & Performance

  • Type: Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) - "Yi-Si-Fang" 4-motor system

  • Engine: 2.0T Turbo (272 PS / 400 Nm) - 92 Octane

  • Electric Motors:

    • Four Independent Hub Motors (220 kW each)

  • Combined Output: 1,100 PS (809 kW) / 1,280 Nm

  • 0-100 km/h: 3.6 seconds

  • Top Speed: 200 km/h (electronically limited)

  • Unique Feature: Tank Turn (zero-radius rotation)

2. Battery & Range

  • Battery: 49.5 kWh Blade Battery (LFP)

  • EV-Only Range (CLTC): 180 km

  • Total Range (EV + Gas): 1,000 km

  • Fuel Tank: 75L

  • Charging:

    • DC Fast Charging: 20-80% in 18 mins (110 kW)

    • AC Charging: 6.6 kW (0-100% in ~8 hours)

    • V2L (Vehicle-to-Load): 6 kW external discharge

3. Dimensions & Off-Road Capability

  • Length: 5,319 mm | Width: 2,050 mm | Height: 1,930 mm

  • Wheelbase: 3,050 mm

  • Ground Clearance: 200-400 mm (hydraulic adjustable)

  • Approach/Departure Angles: 36°/35°

  • Wading Depth: 1,100 mm (with real-time buoyancy detection)

  • Curb Weight: 3,460 kg

  • Towing Capacity: 3,500 kg

4. Suspension & Brakes

  • Suspension: Hydraulic Active Suspension (continuously adjustable)

  • Brakes: Brembo 6-piston calipers + ceramic-coated discs

5. Interior & Luxury

  • Seating: 4-seat Executive Cabin (optional 5-seat)

    • Full-grain Nappa leather with 22-way massage

    • Rear Executive Seats with 50° recline & footrests

  • Tech:

    • 12.8-inch Rotating Touchscreen

    • 23-speaker Dynaudio Evidence Audio

    • 5G Connectivity + OTA Updates

  • Unique Features:

    • Integrated Champagne Cooler

    • Emergency Floating Mode (30min water flotation)

6. ADAS (L2+)

  • Hardware:

    • 5 cameras

    • 5 mm-wave radars

    • 12 ultrasonics

  • Features:

    • Off-Road Cruise Control

    • Transparent Chassis View

7. Safety

  • Airbags: 12 (including rear side airbags)

  • Battery Protection: IP68 (submersible for 30 mins)

8. Price (China Market)

  • U8 Deluxe Edition: ¥1,098,000 (~$151,000)

Key Innovations

✅ World's First Production Car with Tank Turn
✅ Floating Capability (water wading with emergency buoyancy)
✅ Four Independent Hub Motors (unmatched off-road control)

Competitors Comparison

Model BYD U8 Mercedes G 63 Land Rover Defender 130
0-100 km/h 3.6s 4.5s 6.3s
Off-Road 4-motor torque vectoring 3 Lockers Terrain Response 2
Luxury Executive lounge AMG performance British heritage
Price (USD) ~$151,000 ~$230,000 ~$85,000

Best For: Ultra-high-net-worth individuals who want uncompromising off-road capability with Maybach-level luxury.