10 Things To Know About Yangwang U9 Xtreme’s Record-breaking 503.17-km/h Run
Last week, Yangwang U9 Xtreme electric hypercar reached an incredible 503.17 km/h (312.66 mph) on a public road in Abu Dhabi, setting two new production-car speed records that further highlighted the Chinese-built hypercar as the fastest production car in the world. Bettering its previous record run set a year earlier in Germany, the U9 Xtreme’s […]
Last week, Yangwang U9 Xtreme electric hypercar reached an incredible 503.17 km/h (312.66 mph) on a public road in Abu Dhabi, setting two new production-car speed records that further highlighted the Chinese-built hypercar as the fastest production car in the world.
Bettering its previous record run set a year earlier in Germany, the U9 Xtreme’s astonishing achievement further pushed through the 500 km/h speed barrier that once seemed impossible for road-going cars.
Below are 10 interesting things to know about the 3,000-hp Yangwang U9 Xtreme (U9X) hypercar and statistics from its latest record-breaking run, as compiled by Autojosh.
1. Reached 503.17 Km/h (312.66 Mph)
The electric hypercar recorded a top speed of 503.17 km/h (312.66 mph), becoming the first production car to officially cross the 500 km/h barrier.
2. German Racer Marc Basseng Was Behind The Wheel
Marc Basseng piloted the U9 Xtreme during the record-breaking attempt. The German racing driver also drove the hypercar during its previous record-setting run in Germany in November 2025.
3. The Record-Breaking Run Took Place In Abu Dhabi
The record attempt took place on November 1, 2026, along a secured 10-kilometre stretch of the E11 highway in Abu Dhabi’s Al Dhafra region.
4. It Holds Two Guinness World Records
The achievement earned the U9 Xtreme two Guinness World Records titles: fastest production car and fastest electric production car in a single-direction run.
5. Beats Its Previous Speed Record
The U9 Xtreme’s latest achievement surpassed its previous top speed of 496.22 km/h (308.33 mph), recorded at Germany’s ATP Papenburg test track in September 2025.
6. Also Holds A Nürburgring Record
Beyond its incredible straight-line speed, the U9 Xtreme has also demonstrated its track capabilities, setting a production electric vehicle lap record at the Nürburgring with a time of 6:59.157.
7. Powertrain Produces Nearly 3,000 Horsepower
The U9 Xtreme features four electric motors producing a combined 3,019 PS (approximately 2,978 hp), making it one of the most powerful production electric hypercars ever built.
8. Uses A 1,200-Volt Electrical Architecture
The hypercar features what BYD describes as the world’s first 1,200V ultra-high-voltage platform, alongside its advanced Blade battery technology.
9. Only 30 Examples Will Be Built
BYD’s Yangwang has limited production of the U9 Xtreme to just 30 units worldwide, making it an exceptionally exclusive electric hypercar.
10. Its Price : $2.92 million
Each reportedly cost $2.92 million, making it more than ten times the price of the standard Yangwang U9, which starts at approximately $263,000.
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