Dubai Police has integrated the BYD Yangwang U8 luxury plug-in hybrid SUV into its tourist patrol fleet. The vehicle was delivered by UAE distributor Al-Futtaim Automotive Group following an appearance at the WETEX exhibition. It will operate in key tourism areas including the Burj Khalifa and JBR.
Chinese automaker BYD plans to hold the global launch of its upcoming Yangwang ultra-luxury executive electric sedan in the UAE, according to brand general manager Hu Xiaoqing. The new model is expected to debut around November 5 and could feature solid-state batteries and coach doors. Unofficial estimates indicate pricing may start around 2 million yuan (approximately $300,000).
Pre-production units of BYD's Yangwang luxury electric sedan, codenamed Project HU, were spotted on transport flatbeds in China ahead of shipment to the Middle East. Yangwang Sales Division General Manager Hu Xiaoqing confirmed the brand will unveil the model in the UAE. Sources report that BYD is targeting a Dubai debut around November 5, 2026.
Several Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers have reported their first annual or quarterly profits, demonstrating growing financial viability amid domestic price competition. Leapmotor posted a 2025 full-year profit of $78 million, while Nio and Xpeng generated positive fourth-quarter earnings. The companies join BYD, Li Auto, and Xiaomi among Chinese new energy vehicle makers with positive cash flow.
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