Chinese electric car brand BYD has broken records several times before with its upcoming hypercar Yangwang U9 Xtreme, and after reaching 472 km/h, it has now broken its own record by a wide margin.
The car has been driven at 496 km/h, making it the world's fastest production car. This was achieved by doubling the horsepower of the "regular" version of the U9, giving it 3,000 horsepower and powered by BYD's new "1200V Ultra High Voltage Platform". You can see the record in the video below.
"The 3000 horsepower BYD Yangwang U9 Xtreme 02 has just delivered one of the most shocking performance feats in the history of electric cars. In its latest run, this EV supercar reached a staggering 496.22 km/h, pushing the limits of what battery-powered performance can achieve. With four high-output electric motors and advanced aerodynamics, the U9 Xtreme 02 shows how engineering precision and raw electric power can combine to create a true record-breaking machine. Stability, thermal management, and a carefully tuned chassis all played a role in allowing this supercar to sustain nearly 500 km/h. This run follows the earlier 472.41 km/h record by the Track Edition, proving how quickly BYD is advancing in its quest to dominate the world of extreme performance. The Xtreme 02 is not just about numbers — it is a statement that electric power is redefining speed itself."
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