What is the WEY P8?
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WEY P8 is a new energy SUV under the domestic automotive brand WEY, featuring a front-engine, four-wheel-drive layout with a multi-plate clutch central differential. The WEY P8 measures 4760mm in length, 1931mm in width, and 1655mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2950mm. In terms of exterior design, the vehicle follows the brand's family-style design language, with an open front grille featuring vertical slats and a blackened finish. The WEY P8 is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), powered by a plug-in hybrid system consisting of a 2.0T engine and two electric motors, delivering a combined maximum power output of 250 kW.
I often help friends check out used cars, and the WEY P8 model actually has quite a story. It's a plug-in hybrid SUV from the WEY brand under Great Wall Motors, launched around 2018 as a pioneer in domestic high-end new energy vehicles, using its self-developed Pi4 hybrid platform. This car comes with a four-wheel-drive system, can run over 50 kilometers on pure electric power, and has motor drive on the rear axle. The space is really generous—you can even cross your legs in the back seat. Unfortunately, it was later replaced by the Mocha PHEV. You might occasionally find a bargain in the used car market, but you need to pay special attention to battery degradation issues, as parts for discontinued models can be hard to come by.
I test drove the WEY P8 before, and what impressed me most was the silent start. The car cleverly combines a 2.0T engine with an electric motor, making it particularly fuel-efficient in pure electric mode during traffic jams, and the transitions are smooth. The fastback design paired with 20-inch wheels looks really stylish, though the nearly two-ton body feels a bit heavy when cornering. The interior materials are solid, with leather seats featuring ventilation and heating, but the infotainment system seems a bit outdated now. Last year, I helped a relative find a used P8 with only 30,000 kilometers for just 150,000 yuan, which is more than half the price of a new one, but you'd need to budget around 5,000 yuan for a replacement power battery.
