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BYD Yangwang U8L proves its mettle by shrugging off a two-ton tree drop
The fierce competition in the high-end EV market forces manufacturers to get creative, and China’s automotive giant, BYD, just proved a point in the most dramatic way possible. To prove the durability of its ultra-lux Yangwang U8L, the company staged a test that would make most drivers cringe: dropping a massive two-ton tree onto the vehicle. Not once, but three times.
The result? According to the company, the colossal long-wheelbase SUV barely registered the event, driving away without a hiccup. This extreme demonstration makes the Yangwang U8L a bit more than just a luxurious ride. It suggests this SUV is ready for some seriously tough treatment. The need for a car to survive an actual two-ton tree drop may seem like overkill, but the underlying message is clear: this EV has a body structure built to withstand incredible force.
During the third and final drop, BYD engineers measured the maximum impact energy at 50.4 kilojoules (or about 37,200 pound-feet). After receiving the full force of the wooden onslaught, the luxury EV maintained its integrity. The pillars supporting the roof remained straight, the body structure stayed whole, and, perhaps most importantly for anyone who might actually be inside, the door still opened.
For buyers interested in exactly how much vehicle they are getting for their money, the U8L is an imposing machine. It is larger than some of the most famous luxury SUVs in the world, including the Rolls-Royce Cullinan and the Range Rover Long Wheelbase. The BYD model measures 5.4 m in length, 2.05 m in width, and 1.92 m in height. As for its price tag, it starts at RMB 1.28 million, which converts to approximately €154,000, making it one of the most expensive models to come from a Chinese automaker.
www.arenaev.com
The fierce competition in the high-end EV market forces manufacturers to get creative, and China’s automotive giant, BYD, just proved a point in the most dramatic way possible. To prove the durability of its ultra-lux Yangwang U8L, the company staged a test that would make most drivers cringe: dropping a massive two-ton tree onto the vehicle. Not once, but three times.
The result? According to the company, the colossal long-wheelbase SUV barely registered the event, driving away without a hiccup. This extreme demonstration makes the Yangwang U8L a bit more than just a luxurious ride. It suggests this SUV is ready for some seriously tough treatment. The need for a car to survive an actual two-ton tree drop may seem like overkill, but the underlying message is clear: this EV has a body structure built to withstand incredible force.
During the third and final drop, BYD engineers measured the maximum impact energy at 50.4 kilojoules (or about 37,200 pound-feet). After receiving the full force of the wooden onslaught, the luxury EV maintained its integrity. The pillars supporting the roof remained straight, the body structure stayed whole, and, perhaps most importantly for anyone who might actually be inside, the door still opened.
For buyers interested in exactly how much vehicle they are getting for their money, the U8L is an imposing machine. It is larger than some of the most famous luxury SUVs in the world, including the Rolls-Royce Cullinan and the Range Rover Long Wheelbase. The BYD model measures 5.4 m in length, 2.05 m in width, and 1.92 m in height. As for its price tag, it starts at RMB 1.28 million, which converts to approximately €154,000, making it one of the most expensive models to come from a Chinese automaker.
BYD Yangwang U8L proves its mettle by shrugging off a two-ton tree drop
The {{$180,000}} Yangwang U8L is a massive electric SUV built by BYD to handle everything from a luxury commute to an emergency two-ton tree drop.
www.arenaev.com
