BYD and Yangwang debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed 2024

BYD and its luxury high-end sub brand Yangwang share a stand at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the United Kingdom, July 11-14.

They will showcase the new BYD Seal U DM-i, a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) five-seater SUV. It’s the first PHEV model with BYD’s Super Dual Mode (DM) Technology in Europe.

The D-segment family SUV is designed as a spacious, practical, safe, and comfortable family car, full of advanced intelligent PHEV technology that prioritises electric power benefiting energy efficiency, ultra-low fuel consumption and overall driving performance, says BYD.

The new BYD Seal U DM-i makes its UK debut later this year.

Alongside this, the popular BYD Atto 3, BYD Dolphin and BYD Seal models will be on display.

Yangwang will unveil its new off-roader the Yangwang U8 and high-performance supercar Yangwang U9 at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

The Yangwang U8 features cutting-edge technologies, including the e⁴ Platform and the DiSus-P Intelligent Hydraulic Body Control System, which elevate the U8 premium edition’s off-road prowess and safety. Features include vehicle origin turn function (VOT), tyre blowout stabilisation, and emergency flotation.

The hybrid U8 has 882.5kW power and can sprint from zero to 100km/h in 3.6 seconds.

The Yangwang U9 high-performance electric supercar with 969.4kW power and 1680Nm torque can accelerate from 0-100km/h in 2.36 seconds, also equipped with two core innovative technologies including the e⁴ Platform and DiSus-X Intelligent Active Body Control System.

BYD will also present the Denza D9 premium MPV offering comfort and cutting-edge features.

It has seven-seat capacity (two plus two plus three configuration).

Last year the Denza D9 was the largest selling MPV in China (more than 119,000 units).

“The Goodwood Festival of Speed is one of the most significant automotive events in the world,” says BYD Europe managing director Michael Shu.

“This event is the perfect platform to present our unprecedented new energy vehicle (NEV) technologies and introduce our pioneering vehicles from both BYD and Yangwang.

“Our goal is to bring visitors an experience beyond imagination, highlighting how our leading technology and pioneering products are driving the future of the automotive industry.”