From Hypercars to SUVs, BYD Group Brings 110 Vehicles to Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi: Imagine a record-breaking hypercar leading more than a hundred electric vehicles through the capital. That is what BYD Group delivered, bringing together 110 vehicles from its YANGWANG, DENZA and BYD brands for a parade that showed how wide its new-energy range has become. 

This article covers what it means if you are shopping for an electric or hybrid vehicle in the UAE.

The Parade at a Glance

The convoy was led by the YANGWANG U9 Xtreme, described in the release as the fastest car on the planet. Company executives and BYD owners joined the line-up.

Detail	Information
Vehicles	110
Brands	YANGWANG, DENZA and BYD
Lead car	YANGWANG U9 Xtreme
Route	West Park to Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi
Who joined	Company executives and BYD owners

Which Models Took Part

The release names these models and says the parade spanned high-performance hypercars, premium vehicles and everyday mobility.

• YANGWANG: U9 Xtreme and U8
• DENZA: BAO 5 and BAO 8
• BYD: a range of models from the group's portfolio (specific BYD models are not named in the release)

Owners in the Convoy

BYD owners drove alongside senior executives, which the release says brought the customer community into the heart of the event. Lucas Bellieud, Managing Director of Al-Futtaim Electric Mobility, said the sight of 110 new-energy vehicles on Abu Dhabi's roads "shows how quickly electrified mobility has become part of everyday life in the UAE." 

If daily practicality is your priority, our look at the Geely Monjaro in the UAE is a good example of the kind of SUV many families are comparing.

The Record Behind the Lead Car

The U9 Xtreme earned its place at the front. The release gives these details:

Detail	Information
Date	1 November 2026
Speed	503.17 km/h
Location	Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed International Road (E11), Al Dhafra Region, Abu Dhabi
Driver	Marc Basseng
Previous benchmark	496.22 km/h at ATP Papenburg, Germany, September 2025

The release says this set a new global production-car speed record.

What the BYD Leadership Said

BYD Executive Vice President Stella Li said the group's key strength is "our ability to turn intelligence into reality". She added that being led by a car capable of more than 500 km/h, while also having sedans and SUVs that make the technology "accessible to millions of people on a daily basis", shows the benefit of BYD's engineering-led approach.

A Wider Programme in the UAE

The parade was part of a wider programme of BYD Group activities in the UAE. It followed an evening event in Dubai on 6 November, which featured a special light and projection display on the Burj Khalifa and a programme of brand activities.

What UAE Buyers Should Take From This

This is a showcase, not a sales announcement. The release gives no prices, specifications, trims or availability for any model, so please check details with an authorised dealer before deciding. What it does show is the range on offer, from a hypercar to sedans and SUVs for everyday use. If you are also considering a stylish premium SUV, you may like our guide to the Genesis GV80 Coupe in the UAE.

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