Overview
- BYD announced that a Yangwang U9 Track Edition hit 472.41 km/h (293.54 mph) at ATP Automotive Testing Papenburg on August 8, 2025, with video released on August 26.
- The run eclipses the Rimac Nevera R’s reported 431.45 km/h mark from July 2025, establishing a new benchmark for electric-vehicle top speed.
- The test car uses four 30,000 rpm electric motors rated at 744 hp each for a combined output of over 2,960 hp on BYD’s e4 platform and 1,200V electrical architecture.
- DiSus-X intelligent body control, bespoke semi-slick tyres co-developed with Giti, and track-focused aero tweaks including a carbon-fibre splitter, taped panel gaps, and no rear wing enabled stability and reduced drag.
- BYD framed the achievement as the first world record by a Chinese domestic brand in this field, with pricing and availability for the Track Edition not yet disclosed.