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BYD’s Yangwang U9 Track Edition Sets 472.41 km/h Electric Top-Speed Record

A record run at Germany’s ATP Papenburg under driver Marc Basseng underscores BYD’s 1,200V quad-motor platform.

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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.