BYD's Nearly 3,000-HP Yangwang U9 Xtreme Electric Hypercar Crashes in High-Speed Testing

A high-performance prototype of BYD's flagship electric hypercar was severely damaged during track testing in China. Footage shows the 2,977-horsepower Yangwang U9 Xtreme losing control at elevated speeds, highlighting the volatile limits of mega-output EV development. While the driver reportedly escaped serious injury, the crash underscores the chassis and aerodynamic challenges of taming quad-motor electric powertrains.