This BYD Electric Car Floats on Water for 30 Minutes and Makes Cars That Only Go Through Flooded Areas Seem Outdated

Written by Valdemar Medeiros

Published on 22/09/2023 at 22:51

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New BYD SUV, YangWang U8, Delivers 1,000 Horsepower and Weighs 4 Tons and Still Manages to Float on Water for 30 Minutes.

For some time now, traditional brands like Volkswagen and Ford have highlighted the ability of their vehicles to traverse flooded areas. However, the Chinese BYD seems ready to “humiliate” the entire automotive industry with the launch of its new SUV. Launched in the Chinese market this Wednesday (20), the YangWang U8 is the first electric car that can float on water for up to 30 minutes and still navigate at 3 km/h. Check out all the incredible details of BYD’s new SUV!

BYD Electric Car That Floats on Water Delivers 1,196 Horsepower

The car that floats on water and practically turns into a boat is the YangWang U8. It is a new SUV from BYD’s new luxury brand. The YangWang U8 features all-wheel drive (AWD) with four electric motors and a combined power of an astonishing 880 kW, equivalent to 1,196 horsepower.

BYD’s electric car can spin the tank 360º and float on water in case of emergencies. With a design reminiscent of the Land Rover Defender, yet even bolder, the YoungWang U8 has been launched in two versions and will start being delivered in October.

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Car That Floats on Water Weighs 4 Tons

According to BYD, in floating mode, the combustion engine will be immediately turned off. The suspension will be raised to maximum, the windows will be closed, the air conditioning will operate with internal circulation, and the sunroof will open to provide an emergency exit for the occupants. According to the website CarNewsChina, the YangWang U8 measures 5.319 m in length, 2.050 m in width, 1.930 m in height, and has a wheelbase of 3.050 m. The vehicle weighs nearly 4 tons (3,985 kg).

The mechanical aspect is very complex. BYD’s SUV is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) with extended range. Thus, it has a 2.0 turbo engine solely for powering the 49 kWh Blade battery. In addition to this engine, the impressive BYD SUV features four additional electric motors, each with 220 kW of power. In electric mode, the range is only 180 km, however, with the 75-liter fuel tank, its range reaches 1,000 km. It may be more accurate to call it an unconventional hybrid.

BYD Vehicle Goes from 0 to 100 km/h in Just 3.6 Seconds

Despite weighing 4 tons, with an absurd power of 880 kW (1,196 hp) and torque of 1,280 Nm, its acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h is accomplished in just 3.6 seconds. That’s faster than a BYD Seal, which goes from 0 to 100 in 3.8 seconds. The top speed of the car that floats on water is 200 km/h. Everything about this vehicle is exaggerated. The YangWang U8 features an incredibly luxurious interior.

This BYD Electric Car Floats on Water for 30 Minutes and Makes Cars That Only Go Through Flooded Areas Seem Outdated

New BYD SUV, YangWang U8, Delivers 1,000 Horsepower and Weighs 4 Tons and Still Manages to Float on Water for 30 Minutes.

BYD Electric Car That Floats on Water Delivers 1,196 Horsepower

Car That Floats on Water Weighs 4 Tons

BYD Vehicle Goes from 0 to 100 km/h in Just 3.6 Seconds

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This BYD Electric Car Floats on Water for 30 Minutes and Makes Cars That Only Go Through Flooded Areas Seem Outdated

New BYD SUV, YangWang U8, Delivers 1,000 Horsepower and Weighs 4 Tons and Still Manages to Float on Water for 30 Minutes.

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