Quick answer: The BYD Yangwang U7 is an ultra-luxury electric sedan with four motors, up to 1,287 hp, a party-trick tank turn and a claimed range above 600 miles on China’s CLTC test cycle. That range figure is optimistic, so real-world numbers will be lower.
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What is the Yangwang U7?
Yangwang is BYD’s ultra-luxury sub-brand, and the U7 is its large flagship sedan. According to Electrek, it uses four electric motors for up to 1,287 horsepower and a 0 to 62 mph time of 2.9 seconds. It is slightly bigger than a Porsche Panamera at 5,265 mm long.
The tank turn, explained
Because each wheel has its own motor, the U7 can do things ordinary cars cannot. It can spin in place in a so-called tank turn and move sideways in a crab walk. The 2026 update upgrades the tank-turn function to complete a U-turn in narrow spaces in about 15 seconds, per CarNewsChina. It is a showpiece, but it could be useful in tight car parks.
How far can it really go?
Reports say the larger 150 kWh Blade battery is rated for 625 miles (about 1,006 km) on the CLTC cycle, while the 135.5 kWh pack is rated for about 497 miles, as covered by Supercar Blondie. CLTC is China’s test cycle and is generally more optimistic than the US EPA method, so a buyer in the US or Europe should expect noticeably less on the road.
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Specs and pricing snapshot
- Power: four motors, up to 1,287 hp
- 0 to 62 mph: 2.9 seconds
- Range (CLTC): about 497 to 625 miles depending on battery
- Driver assistance: God’s Eye A (DiPilot 600)
- China pricing (2026 lineup): from CNY 658,000 (about $95,400) for the 5-seat EV, up to CNY 888,000 for the Super 4WD
Why it matters for rivals
The U7 targets cars like the Porsche Taycan, Mercedes EQS and Lucid Air. Its pitch is supercar-level power and limo-level range at a price well below those European rivals. For legacy luxury brands, that is the uncomfortable part: BYD is offering headline specs that used to cost far more.
Can you buy one outside China?
The prices above are for China. Pricing, homologation and availability in other markets have not been confirmed in the sources we checked, so treat any international price as an estimate until BYD announces it. AutoAkhbar.com will update this page if that changes.
Our take
The tank turn will get the clicks, but the range and price are the real story. A claimed 600-plus miles shows how fast Chinese battery technology is moving, and a more modest real-world figure would still be class-leading. The open questions are charging infrastructure, software quality and whether luxury buyers will trust a new badge.
How the U7 stacks up against rivals
The U7 is aimed squarely at cars like the Lucid Air Sapphire (1,234 hp), Tesla Model S Plaid (1,020 hp) and Porsche Taycan, according to Alba Cars. On range, one report notes the Tesla Model S offers about 405 miles in top trim and the Lucid Air Grand Touring 516 miles under EPA rules, though those are EPA figures and the U7’s are CLTC, so the numbers are not directly comparable. Electrek also reported that the 135.5 kWh version supports DC fast charging up to 500 kW, going from 30% to 80% in under 20 minutes.
Source: CarNewsChina; Electrek; Supercar Blondie.
FAQ BYD Yangwang U7
How much range does the BYD Yangwang U7 have?
Reports cite about 497 miles with the 135.5 kWh battery and about 625 miles (1,006 km) with the 150 kWh battery, both on China’s CLTC cycle.
What is the Yangwang U7 tank turn?
Four independent motors let the sedan rotate on the spot. The 2026 update completes a narrow-space U-turn in about 15 seconds.
How much does the Yangwang U7 cost?
In China, the 2026 EV starts at CNY 658,000 (about $95,400) for the 5-seat version. Prices outside China have not been confirmed.
