The Yangwang U8 has a overall mass of 3,460 kg, and is equipped with four electric motors, each having a maximum power of 220 kW.

The Yangwang U8 uses a plug-in hybrid system with a 2.0 T displacement engine and a maximum power of 200 kW.

It is powered by four electric motors, each with a peak power of 220 kW.

The model has 5-seat and 7-seat versions and supports the option of tow hook, according to the filing.

Yangwang U8 will be equipped with lithium iron phosphate batteries provided by BYD's power battery division FinDreams, although the capacity information is currently unknown.

BYD officially launched the Yangwang brand on January 5 and unveiled the first two models -- Yangwang U8 and Yangwang U9 supercar.

The U8, the first production model of the Yangwang brand, was available for pre-sale on April 18, the day of the Shanghai auto show, with a pre-sale price of RMB 1,098,000 ($158,700).

The model takes 3.6 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h and has a CLTC pure electric range of 180 km, according to information previously announced by Yangwang.

The Yangwang U8 is available in two versions for pre-order -- the Premium Edition, which will begin deliveries in September, and the Off-road Master Edition, which will start deliveries later.

($1 = RMB 6.9204)

BYD Yangwang begins pre-sale of U8 off-road SUV at $160,000