what is yangwang

Yangwang is a luxury electric vehicle (EV) sub-brand established by BYD Auto in January 2023. Positioned above BYD's other premium sub-brands, Denza and Fangchengbao, Yangwang targets the high-end market segment, with vehicles priced above ¥1 million (approximately $140,000 USD) 

The brand's name, "仰望" (Yǎngwàng), translates to "look up" or "admire," symbolizing a forward-looking vision . Yangwang's vehicles are built on BYD's proprietary e⁴ platform, which features an individual wheel drive (IWD) system, allowing each wheel to be independently powered and controlled. This technology enables advanced capabilities such as precise torque vectoring and unique driving maneuvers