BYD's Yangwang U9 Xtreme Becomes First Production EV to Break 312 MPH

BYD's flagship electric hypercar, the Yangwang U9 Xtreme, set a historic top-speed record by reaching 312.66 mph (503.17 km/h) on a closed highway in Abu Dhabi. The performance milestone was officially verified by both Guinness World Records and the FIA, making it the first production car to exceed 500 km/h. The achievement marks the second time the Chinese automaker has shattered its own top-speed benchmarks with the high-performance EV platform.