Yangwang U9 Xtreme reaches 503.17 km/h and claims world record
The electric supercar Yangwang U9 Xtreme reached 503.17 km/h on public roads in Abu Dhabi. The brand declared the result a world record for production cars.
During the top-speed test in Abu Dhabi, the U9 Xtreme surpassed its previous certified result of 496.22 km/h, achieved at the ATP proving ground in Germany. The brand stated that the new speed set a world record.
The supercar is produced in a limited series of 30 units worldwide. Its four electric motors each deliver 555 kW, with a combined peak power output of 2,220 kW. Each motor can rotate at speeds of up to 30,000 rpm.
In September 2025, the U9 Xtreme completed the Nürburgring Nordschleife in 6 minutes 59.157 seconds. The model became the first production electric vehicle to complete the lap in under seven minutes.
The production version of the car was unveiled at the Beijing Auto Show in April. The price exceeds 20 million yuan per unit. For speeds above 500 km/h, the vehicle features a 1,200-volt high-voltage platform, a Blade battery supporting a 30C discharge rate, BYD’s independent e4 drive system, the DiSus-X active body control system, a reinforced titanium-carbon-ceramic braking system, and special semi-slick tires.
The standard Yangwang U9 has been on sale in China since February 2024. Its four electric motors each produce 240 kW, with a starting price of 1.8 million yuan.
