BYD Auto is an automotive company that specializes in the design and manufacture of electric vehicles. It was founded in 2003, with its headquarters in Guangdong, China. It is a subsidiary of BYD Company Limited, a multinational conglomerate that was founded in 1995.
BYD Auto currently boasts of selling more EV’s than Tesla as of December 2023, making it the largest EV manufacturer globally.
According to recent reports, BYD Auto has unveiled its new EV, Yangwang U9, and it supposedly features about 1,300 horsepower, hitting over 60 MPH in 2.3 seconds. The report further mentions that the Yangwang U9 boasts of a top speed of 192 MPH and its starting price is about $230,000 USD (1.68 million Chinese Yuan).
