What Did BYD Group Showcase in Its Abu Dhabi Parade?
BYD Group showcased 110 vehicles in a parade in Abu Dhabi, highlighting its range of electric vehicles. The convoy travelled from West Park to Emirates Palace and featured models from the YANGWANG, DENZA and BYD brands.
The vehicles included high-performance electric cars and passenger vehicles, demonstrating the breadth of BYD’s product range. BYD Group owners and company executives also took part in the parade.
Which Vehicles Were Displayed in BYD Group’s Parade?
Some of the vehicles featured in the convoy included the YANGWANG U9 Xtreme and the YANGWANG U8. Other models from BYD‘s brands included the DENZA BAO 5 and BAO 8.
The line-up represented a variety of vehicle categories, including high-performance electric cars, SUVs and passenger cars.
What Is the Top Speed of the YANGWANG U9 Xtreme?
The YANGWANG U9 Xtreme achieved a top speed of 503.17 kmph during testing on 1 November 2026, on Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed International Road (E11) in Abu Dhabi’s Al Dhafra Region.
Driver Marc Basseng took the U9 Xtreme beyond its previous record of 496.22 km/h, achieved during another test at ATP Papenburg in Germany in September 2025. According to BYD, the latest achievement set a new speed record for a production car.
By leading the Abu Dhabi convoy, the YANGWANG U9 Xtreme stood out as the fastest vehicle in BYD Group’s parade.
How Did BYD Owners Participate in the Event?
BYD vehicle owners joined company executives in the 110-vehicle parade, taking part in the convoy alongside the company’s representatives.
Stella Li, Executive Vice President of BYD, noted that the parade demonstrated the practical application of BYD’s technologies across different vehicle categories, ranging from electric hypercars to passenger cars and SUVs.
Lucas Bellieud, Managing Director of Al-Futtaim Electric Mobility, also highlighted the growing presence of electrified vehicles in the UAE market.
What Other BYD Events Were Held in the UAE?
The Abu Dhabi parade followed an event in Dubai on 6 November 2026, which featured a lighting and projection show at the Burj Khalifa.
The events in both cities brought together BYD’s brands, vehicle owners and technology showcases, highlighting the group’s presence in the UAE market.
Where Can You Find More Information About BYD Vehicles?
No new vehicle pricing details, regional launch dates or other specific announcements were made during the parade.
Pricing and availability information for YANGWANG, DENZA and BYD models will be shared through separate market announcements. In the UAE, Al-Futtaim Electric Mobility is BYD’s partner.
