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Yangwang U9 vs Ariel P40 (Hipercar) Quad-motor AWD
MODEL
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Models
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Standard U9, Track / Xtreme Edition
Ariel P40 (Hipercar) – Quad-Motor AWD |
LAUNCH
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Announced
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April 2023 (Auto Shanghai)
2017 (concept), revealed in 2022 |
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Status
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Production started August 2024
Prototype phase, low-volume production expected |
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Country of origin
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China
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Base Price
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Approx. $236,000 (1.68 million yuan)
$1.2M |
PERFORMANCE
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Power
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1,287 hp, Quad-motor AWD
Xtreme Edition - 2,960 hp (2,220 kW).
1,180 bhp Four electric motors (one per wheel), AWD |
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Torque
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1,820 Nm |
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Acceleration
The acceleration numbers are an easy way to compare car performance. We list either time from 0 to 100 km/h or time from 0 to 60mph, depending on which number(s) the manufacturers provide. The lower the acceleration time, the higher performance the car is. |
0–100 km/h in 2.36 s
0–100 km/h in ~2.4 s |
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Max Speed
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391 km/h (Standard) / 496 km/h (Xtreme)
250 km/h |
BATTERY
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Capacity
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80 kWh
42 kWh (optional 56 kWh) |
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Tech
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LFP “Blade Battery”
Liquid-cooled lithium-ion |
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Range
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450 km (280 mi, CLTC estimate)
200 km |
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Consumption
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High under full load |
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Recuperation
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Yes |
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Heat Pump
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AC Charging
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7 kW onboard
Yes |
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DC Charging
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Up to 500 kW, dual-port fast charging
Fast charging (~45–50 min to 80%) |
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Others
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Dual charging system, high-voltage architecture
Jet turbine generator (35 kW) as optional range extender |
BODY
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Type
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2-door, 2-seat electric hypercar
2-door coupe, 2 seats |
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Platform
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BYD e⁴ Architecture
Bespoke aluminium and carbon monocoque |
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Dimensions
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4,966 mm (L) × 2,029 mm (W) × 1,295 mm (H)
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Drag Co-Efficient
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Optimized for downforce |
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Wheelbase
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2,900 mm
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Clearance
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Very low |
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Weight
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2,475 kg
1,750 kg |
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Suspension
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Fully active DiSus-X system with adjustable height and vertical “jump” capability
Race-spec double wishbone |
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Wheels
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21-inch performance tires (Front: 275/35 R21; Rear: 325/30 R21)
Lightweight forged alloys |
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Trunk/Boot
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Minimal |
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Others
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Extreme aero: diffusers, fans, wings |
DISPLAYS
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Centre
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Vertical touchscreen infotainment
Small digital screen |
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Driver's Display
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Full digital cluster
Race-style digital cluster |
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Head-Up
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No |
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Others
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BYD DiLink system with 5G and voice assistant
Minimal UI |
COMFORT
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Seats
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2 sculpted sport seats
2 fixed bucket seats |
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Roof
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Fixed hardtop
Fixed |
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Parking Aids
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Likely includes sensors and camera assist
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Connectivity
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5G + DiLink smart system
Basic telemetry |
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Others
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Optional Dynaudio sound system, advanced driving modes
Built purely for performance |
SAFETY
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Driving Aids
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Stability control, torque vectoring, traction management
None |
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Self Driving
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No |
Note
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Others
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Jet turbine only charges battery, does not drive wheels
Designed for short, high-intensity driving
Ultra-rare, hand-built EV hypercar with extreme focus on performance and engineering |
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