Yangwang: owner, models, markets and what the name means
Facts checked United States status as of 4 September 2026
- Private
- Electric-native
- SEHK 1211
- SZSE 002594
Listing: Hong Kong (SEHK 1211) since 2002 and Shenzhen (SZSE 002594)
Yangwang is BYD's top brand, launched in January 2023 to sell cars above CN¥1 million — roughly US$140,000 — a price band Chinese makers had not previously occupied. The first model, the U8 SUV, was shown on 5 January 2023 and went on sale on 18 April that year.
The brand exists largely to carry BYD's engineering showpieces. Its cars use a four-motor layout BYD calls e4, one motor per wheel, which allows the vehicle to turn on the spot and, BYD says, to keep control after a tyre bursts. The U8 can float and move in water for a short time. The suspension system, DiSus, is BYD's own active setup.
The range is the U8 range-extended SUV and its long-wheelbase U8L, the U7 saloon in both plug-in and battery-electric form, and the U9 electric supercar. Sales are in China only; where a Yangwang model appears abroad it is generally under the Denza name.
Wholly owned by BYD; marketed through Shenzhen Yangwang Auto Sales Co., Ltd.
Key facts
| Chinese name | 仰望 “yahng-WAHNG” 'to look up at' — with the sense of looking up in admiration |
|---|---|
| Also written | YANGWANG |
| Owner | BYD |
| Founded | 2023 |
| Headquarters | Shenzhen, China |
| Origin | China |
| First car | Yangwang U8, 2023 |
| Vehicles | Cars |
| Segment | Luxury |
| United States | Never sold in the United States — Yangwang is sold only in China. Its U9 has appeared at record attempts and shows outside China but is not offered for sale in the United States. |
| Launched | January 2023; first model, the U8, unveiled 5 January 2023 and on sale 18 April 2023 |
| Price band | Above CN¥1 million (about US$140,000) |
| Technology | e4 four-motor individual wheel drive and BYD's DiSus active suspension |
| Range | U8 and U8L SUVs, U7 saloon, U9 supercar |
| Markets | China only; Yangwang models exported by BYD are generally badged Denza |
Who owns Yangwang?
Lü Xiangyang holds a stake in BYD since February 1995.
Wang Chuanfu's cousin, BYD's co-founder and early financial backer; he has held BYD shares through Guangzhou Rongjie Investment. The current percentage was not verified.
The full ownership page for Yangwang · Is Yangwang Chinese?
Yangwang models
| Model | Name in China | Body | Powertrain | Range | Price in China |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 仰望U8Yangwang U8 | Yangwang U8 仰望U8 | SUV | Range-extender electric | 180 km CLTC | CNY 1,098,000 as of |
| 仰望U9Yangwang U9 | Yangwang U9 仰望U9 | Coupé | Battery-electric | 450 km CLTC | CNY 1,800,000 as of |
Where Yangwang is sold
Recorded in 1 market : CN. Where a company publishes only its principal markets, that is a floor and not a complete list.
| Country | Code | Market page |
|---|---|---|
| China | CN | no page yet |
Yangwang: questions people ask
- Who owns Yangwang?
- BYD, outright. Yangwang is BYD's own top-end brand, launched in January 2023, not a joint venture or an acquisition.
- What does Yangwang mean?
- 仰望 (Yǎngwàng) is an ordinary Chinese word meaning 'to look up at', with a sense of admiration.
- How much does a Yangwang cost?
- The brand is positioned above CN¥1 million, roughly US$140,000, which is far above anything else BYD sells.
- Is Yangwang sold outside China?
- Not under its own name. Sales are domestic; where BYD takes these cars abroad it generally uses the Denza badge.