In today’s automotive world, the idea of becoming a carmaker isn’t nearly as far-fetched as it once was. The days of massive manufacturers completely dominating the market are fading, creating space for smaller, independent marques to step out of the shadows. The team at BYD (Build Your Dreams) is proving that in the headlines with its ground-breaking Yangwang U9 supercar, which has already set new world records for top speed (308.3mph) and Nürburgring lap times for an EV. And while future owners may expect a 2 to 3 year wait time to secure their very own example, because of past history with other supercars and hypercars, BYD is already setting expectations as the very first Yangwang U9 in the Western Hemisphere has landed in Miami.
The news comes courtesy of entrepreneur and influencer Richard Skelhorn, who shared the reveal and backstory of acquiring the 3,000+ horsepower EV supercar on Instagram with his 212,000 fans and followers. The quarter-million-dollar U9 was originally purchased back in August from Shanghai, China, and later shipped to Dubai, where it’s been registered and officially calling home. The BYD Yangwang U9 is now in Miami as a tourist, having made the journey from the UAE to the U.S. for a short 12-month period before returning to its registered country. In the Instagram clip, he triggers BYD’s wild “Jump Mode,” showing off the car’s advanced DiSus-X suspension as it quite literally hops off the ground.
As mentioned earlier, BYD has already accomplished numerous feats with the U9, even before most customers have been united with their dream specs. The Yangwang U9 is built around a wild quad-motor setup, with each wheel independently controlled thanks to BYD’s e4 platform, allowing for serious torque vectoring and stability at the limit. Power is staggering, over 3,000 horsepower in the U9 Xtreme, backed by BYD’s Blade Battery with ultra-fast charging capability. Add in the DiSus-X body control system, which actively manages ride height, damping, and roll, and you get a car that signals a serious long-term push into the hypercar conversation.
Source: @skel100x Instagram
