Archive · 21 Nov 2025
BYD's Yangwang U8: Luxury SUV That Can Float and Spin
Imagine a big, fancy car that can drive on both roads and water!
The BYD Yangwang U8 is like that.
It can float for 30 minutes and even spin around in one place.
It's a plug-in hybrid, which means it has both a battery and an engine.
This car is super special because it can handle unexpected water situations, like floods, without getting stuck.
BYD's Yangwang U8 SUV can float on water for nearly 30 minutes
It can also perform a 360-degree spin on the spot
The car's emergency flotation system keeps it afloat and allows slow movement
It's a plug-in hybrid with a 2.0L turbo engine and large battery
The SUV can go from 0 to 100 km/h in about 3.6 seconds
- Who
- BYD Auto
- What
- Introduced the Yangwang U8 SUV with unique water-floating and spinning capabilities
- When
- Recently
- Where
- Not specified
- Why
- To improve vehicle safety and versatility in various conditions
Environmentalists
Car Enthusiasts
Environmental Impact
Environmentalists
Concerns about potential environmental damage from increased water usage by vehicles
Car Enthusiasts
Believes the benefits of improved safety and accessibility outweigh environmental concerns
- Make
- BYD Auto
- Model
- Yangwang U8
- Type
- Luxury SUV
- Fuel
- Plug-in hybrid (2.0L turbo engine + electric motors)
- Top speed (water)
- Around 3 km/h
- Acceleration (0-100 km/h)
- About 3.6 seconds
- Float time
- Nearly 30 minutes