The YangWang U8 is a luxury EREV featuring a quad-motor drivetrain producing over 1,100 hp.
Key highlights include its e⁴ platform, which enables 360-degree tank turns, and a world-first emergency flotation mode for water navigation.
It boasts a 1,000 km range, 0–100 km/h in 3.6 seconds, and a high-tech interior with five screens. With 38 sensors and LiDAR, it offers advanced autonomy, combining the ruggedness of a specialized off-roader with the refinement of a flagship limousine.
The U8 is a full-size luxury SUV with a commanding, “Interstellar Quantum” design language. It measures 5,319 mm in length, 2,050 mm in width, and 1,930 mm in height, with a 3,050 mm wheelbase. Its boxy silhouette and nearly 3.5-tonne curb weight place it firmly in the heavyweight class alongside the Mercedes-Benz G-Class.
Built on the e⁴ (YiSiFang) platform, the U8 features a quad-motor setup with an 800V-class architecture. It is an Extended Range Electric Vehicle (EREV) using a 2.0L turbo engine as a generator for its 49.05 kWh LFP “Blade” battery.
Range: 1,000 km (CLTC) combined; 180 km pure electric.
Acceleration: 0–100 km/h in a staggering 3.6 seconds.
Efficiency: While heavy, its independent motor torque vectoring optimizes power delivery at each wheel.
The U8 features Level 2 ADAS powered by Nvidia Drive Orin and 38 sensors (including 3 LiDARs). Its “party tricks” are unmatched: it can perform 360-degree tank turns on pavement and features an emergency flotation mode, allowing it to float and navigate water at 3 km/h for up to 30 minutes.
The cabin is a temple of opulence, featuring Nappa leather, Sapele wood, and a 12.8-inch curved OLED center screen flanked by dedicated passenger displays.
Rear Storage: A massive 1,031 liters, expanding to 2,050 liters with seats folded.
Front Storage: No traditional “frunk” due to the range-extender engine.
The YangWang App offers high-tech remote control, including Remote Driving (moving the car via smartphone), remote parking, and Bluetooth digital keys. It also allows owners to monitor the “health” of the complex quad-motor system in real-time.
Pros: Incredible amphibious/off-road safety; supercar-level acceleration; ultra-luxurious cabin.
Cons: Extreme weight affects agility; very high price point; complex maintenance of the quad-motor/EREV system.
The YangWang U8 is a disruptive force. While the Range Rover offers heritage and the Mercedes EQG offers iconic style, the U8 provides a level of technical “theatre”—from floating to tank turns—that traditional brands haven’t yet matched. It is a glimpse into a future where software and independent motor control redefine vehicle safety and capability.
