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BYD's high-performance electric supercar, the Yangwang U9 Xtreme, has reportedly eclipsed 500 km/h (311 mph) during closed public road testing in Abu Dhabi. The achievement marks an unprecedented milestone for production-based vehicles, demonstrating the immense high-speed capabilities achievable with modern multi-motor EV powertrains.
BYD's luxury sub-brand Yangwang has pushed electric hypercar performance to unprecedented levels with its U9X prototype. The all-electric speed machine officially exceeded 500 km/h (312 mph), setting a new benchmark for production-based electric vehicles. The achievement underscores the rapid pace of motor and thermal engineering emerging from Chinese automakers.
BYD's ultra-high-performance Yangwang U9 Xtreme electric supercar achieved a top speed of 312.65 mph (503.17 km/h) during a run in Abu Dhabi. The feat surpasses the model's previous benchmark set in Germany, reinforcing the capability of modern electric powertrains at the absolute extreme. Onboard video captured the record-breaking pass on a closed highway stretch.
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.
