Chinese hypercar BYD U9 Extreme breaks Bugatti record: 496 km/h.

According to Korrespondent.net: In Germany, at the Automotive Testing Papenburg proving ground, the electric hypercar YangWang U9 Extreme, created by the Chinese company BYD, set a new record among production cars. According to CarNewsChina, during a live broadcast, the car reached a maximum speed of 496.22 km/h, surpassing the previous record of the Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+, which had been held since 2019 at 490.48 km/h.

Although the official world speed record for production cars is determined as the average speed of two runs in opposite directions, the U9 Extreme showed its maximum in just one run. However, experts consider this achievement significant, as Bugatti's record was also recorded in a one-way run.

Technical specifications of the U9 Extreme

The U9 Extreme hypercar is equipped with four electric motors, providing a total power of about 3000 hp. It is built on a unique 1200-volt platform that allows achieving high performance, efficiency, and reduced weight due to a compact electrical system that includes cables, inverters, and cooling elements.

Limited edition

Like the Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+, the new YangWang U9 Extreme will be produced in a limited edition – the total number will not exceed 30 units. The price has yet to be announced, but given its specifications, it is expected to be at the level of the most prestigious hypercars, with demand significantly exceeding supply.

It is worth noting that another version of the Yangwang U9 previously set the world speed record among electric cars.

Chinese BYD confirmed the launch of the Yangwang brand in Europe.

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The new record of the electric hypercar YangWang U9 Extreme was an important event in the automotive industry, confirming that electric vehicles can compete with their gasoline counterparts at the highest level. Owners of exclusive cars continue to pay attention to their performance, opening new horizons for the development of electric cars in the future.