Overview

• BYD says the prototype hit 472.41 km/h on August 8 at the ATP Automotive Testing track in Papenburg, Germany.
• The speed would surpass the 2024 EV record of 438.73 km/h set by the Aspark SP600, pending verification by an independent body.
• The Track Edition is a prototype derived from the U9 that uses four motors delivering a combined 2,220 kW on a 1,200‑volt architecture.
• BYD cites upgrades including a carbon front splitter, semi‑slick Giti tires and the DiSus‑X active suspension that adjusts up to 100 times per second.
• Commercial plans for the Track Edition remain undisclosed, while the standard U9 is on sale in China at about €200,000.