"BYD Unveils $233,000 Electric Supercar to Challenge Ferrari and Tesla"
Chinese automaker BYD has unveiled its new electric supercar, the U9, under its luxury brand Yangwang, boasting a top speed of 309.19 km/h and acceleration to 100 km/h in 2.36 seconds, comparable to high-end models like Ferrari. Priced at $233,000, the U9 will be powered by the e4 Platform and BYD's DiSus-X Intelligent Body Control System, featuring a lithium iron phosphate battery. With ambitions for global expansion, BYD aims to open its first factory in Europe, while China remains a key market for its new-energy vehicles.