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The BYD (EV) Thread
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China's Yangwang U9 Xtreme smashes Nürburgring EV record
Germany's Nürburgring is a long, twisting, and dangerous ribbon of asphalt known as "The Green Hell." It earned that nickname for a good reason. Setting a fast lap time here means a car has more than just raw power. Automakers have always used the track as the ultimate test for their vehicles, and now, the record book for electric cars has a new champion.
BYD has a luxury brand called Yangwang, and its new hypercar, the U9 Xtreme, just did the unthinkable. It lapped the 13-mile Nordschleife course in 6:59.157, making the U9 Xtreme the fastest production electric car ever to circle the track.
The U9 did not just sneak past the old record, either. It beat the previous best time (its own record) by five full seconds. This is also the first time an EV in its class has broken the magic seven-minute barrier.
To prove the car was tuned for more than just a single fast lap, German endurance racer Moritz Kranz was at the wheel. After the run, Kranz said the new record was a "testament to the development skills of BYD and Yangwang." This was more than just a stunt - it was a showcase of the car's advanced chassis tuning. The U9 Xtreme was built to handle the track's high-load corners and steep hills, not just fly down the straight sections.
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Germany's Nürburgring is a long, twisting, and dangerous ribbon of asphalt known as "The Green Hell." It earned that nickname for a good reason. Setting a fast lap time here means a car has more than just raw power. Automakers have always used the track as the ultimate test for their vehicles, and now, the record book for electric cars has a new champion.
BYD has a luxury brand called Yangwang, and its new hypercar, the U9 Xtreme, just did the unthinkable. It lapped the 13-mile Nordschleife course in 6:59.157, making the U9 Xtreme the fastest production electric car ever to circle the track.
The U9 did not just sneak past the old record, either. It beat the previous best time (its own record) by five full seconds. This is also the first time an EV in its class has broken the magic seven-minute barrier.
To prove the car was tuned for more than just a single fast lap, German endurance racer Moritz Kranz was at the wheel. After the run, Kranz said the new record was a "testament to the development skills of BYD and Yangwang." This was more than just a stunt - it was a showcase of the car's advanced chassis tuning. The U9 Xtreme was built to handle the track's high-load corners and steep hills, not just fly down the straight sections.
China's Yangwang U9 Xtreme smashes Nürburgring EV record
BYD's luxury brand Yangwang has cemented its place in automotive history, with its 3,000-horsepower U9 Xtreme setting a new EV lap record at Germany's Nürburgring.
www.arenaev.com
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New BYD Atto 2 DM-i due 2026 as UK's smallest PHEV
Plug-in hybrid crossover will deliver an electric-only range of 56 miles; two power outputs to be available
BYD has converted its small electric crossover, the Atto 2, to plug-in hybrid power.
The new petrol-electric version of BYD's smallest SUV arrives in line with the Chinese company's strategy to diversify its European powertrain offering in order to cater to fluctuating demand for EVs.
The Seal U PHEV is already its best-selling model in Europe and it has recently been supplemented by the new Seal 6 PHEV estate.
The new Atto 2 DM-i gets a new PHEV powertrain that makes it capable of driving 56 miles under electric power alone.
As with the Atto 2 EV, there will be two versions of the Atto 2 PHEV with different battery sizes and power outputs.
Further technical details (such as its petrol engine’s configuration) remain under wraps, but it's expected to broadly align with the Atto 2 EV in its outputs.
For reference, that car is offered with either 174bhp or 201bhp, depending on trim level, although both deliver a 0-62mph sprint time of 7.9sec.
www.autocar.co.uk
Plug-in hybrid crossover will deliver an electric-only range of 56 miles; two power outputs to be available
BYD has converted its small electric crossover, the Atto 2, to plug-in hybrid power.
The new petrol-electric version of BYD's smallest SUV arrives in line with the Chinese company's strategy to diversify its European powertrain offering in order to cater to fluctuating demand for EVs.
The Seal U PHEV is already its best-selling model in Europe and it has recently been supplemented by the new Seal 6 PHEV estate.
The new Atto 2 DM-i gets a new PHEV powertrain that makes it capable of driving 56 miles under electric power alone.
As with the Atto 2 EV, there will be two versions of the Atto 2 PHEV with different battery sizes and power outputs.
Further technical details (such as its petrol engine’s configuration) remain under wraps, but it's expected to broadly align with the Atto 2 EV in its outputs.
For reference, that car is offered with either 174bhp or 201bhp, depending on trim level, although both deliver a 0-62mph sprint time of 7.9sec.
This new crossover will become the UK's smallest plug-in hybrid | Autocar
Plug-in hybrid crossover will deliver an electric-only range of 56 miles; two power outputs to be available
www.autocar.co.uk
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BYD and Honor team up to merge your phone and your car
It really was only a matter of time before smartphones fully merged with our cars. Car giant BYD has just announced a major partnership with smartphone maker Honor. Their goal is ambitious: to tear down the wall between your handheld device and your dashboard, creating one seamless "intelligent ecosystem." It's all about making your car and phone think and act as one.
The collaboration will link Honor's specialty in car connectivity solutions directly with BYD's own new-generation DiLink smart system. For drivers of BYD's popular EVs, this means the technology inside their car is about to get a lot more personal.
Both companies are putting their engineers together for joint technology research. They plan to co-build this new cross-platform ecosystem, focusing heavily on integrating artificial intelligence to make the whole experience feel smarter and more natural for the user.
The most immediate change might be the death of the car fob. The companies are focusing on developing high-precision Bluetooth car keys. This technology will turn any Honor smartphone into a reliable digital key that works every time, letting you lock, unlock, and start your electric car without ever taking the phone from your pocket or purse. This digital key is just the tip of the iceberg, promising a new level of convenience for vehicle access.
www.arenaev.com
It really was only a matter of time before smartphones fully merged with our cars. Car giant BYD has just announced a major partnership with smartphone maker Honor. Their goal is ambitious: to tear down the wall between your handheld device and your dashboard, creating one seamless "intelligent ecosystem." It's all about making your car and phone think and act as one.
The collaboration will link Honor's specialty in car connectivity solutions directly with BYD's own new-generation DiLink smart system. For drivers of BYD's popular EVs, this means the technology inside their car is about to get a lot more personal.
Both companies are putting their engineers together for joint technology research. They plan to co-build this new cross-platform ecosystem, focusing heavily on integrating artificial intelligence to make the whole experience feel smarter and more natural for the user.
The most immediate change might be the death of the car fob. The companies are focusing on developing high-precision Bluetooth car keys. This technology will turn any Honor smartphone into a reliable digital key that works every time, letting you lock, unlock, and start your electric car without ever taking the phone from your pocket or purse. This digital key is just the tip of the iceberg, promising a new level of convenience for vehicle access.
BYD and Honor team up to merge your phone and your car
Automotive manufacturer BYD and smartphone giant Honor have partnered to deeply integrate phone and vehicle technology, promising to create a seamless ecosystem for drivers of electric cars.
www.arenaev.com
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The Right Car? review of the Atto 2
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Ignition GT launch review of the Dolphin Surf
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Inside the Rise of Chinese EVs (and What It Means for Us) - Autotrader
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Drive.com.au review of the Denza B5 & B8
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CarSauce review of the Denza B5
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The Right Car? review of the Denza B5
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Mazda 6e vs BYD Seal - Electrifying
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Chasing Cars review of the Denza B5 & B8
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China's BYD Plans 200 to 300 Charging Stations in South Africa by End 2026
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The Right Car? off-road review of the Denza B8