BYD's 3.6-ton electric SUV combines 720-mile range with 24K gold emblem

BYD is launching the Yangwang U8L Dingshi Edition, an extended-wheelbase luxury off-road electric SUV under its premium Yangwang brand. The U8L measures 5,400 mm in length with a 3,250 mm wheelbase and weighs approximately 7,925 pounds. Its design incorporates cultural elements, including 99 diamond-shaped lamp beads on each side of the front fascia inspired by the ancient “Ding” character, and three 24K gold emblems engraved with the oracle bone script for “electricity.” The rear features a split tailgate, drawing design cues from the Range Rover and Rolls-Royce Cullinan. The U8L combines a 2.0-liter turbocharged range extender engine with a four-motor electric system producing a total of 880 kW (1,180 hp) and 944 lb-ft of torque. It offers an impressive driving range of up to 720 miles and can accelerate from 0 to 62 mph