Overview

• The Track Edition reached 472.41 km/h (293.54 mph) at the ATP Automotive Testing Papenburg facility on August 8 with German driver Marc Basseng.
• The result surpasses previously reported EV top speeds from the Rimac Nevera R (268.2 mph/431.45 km/h) and the Aspark Owl (272.6 mph/438.7 km/h).
• The test car employs four 30,000‑rpm electric motors rated at 555 kW each for a combined output exceeding 3,000 PS on a claimed mass‑produced 1,200V platform.
• BYD cites e4 quad‑motor torque vectoring and the DiSus‑X body‑control suspension, with Giti-developed semi‑slick tyres, a carbon‑fiber splitter and reduced rear‑wing drag for the high‑speed run.
• Coverage notes the announcement comes from the manufacturer with a single‑direction run shown, and pricing, availability and third‑party verification for the Track Edition have not been detailed.