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BYD's Yangwang U9 Xtreme Breaks 500‑km/h Barrier, Setting New Top‑Speed Record
WHY IT MATTERS
The record confirms that all‑electric hypercars can surpass 500 km/h, challenging conventional speed limits and encouraging further high‑performance EV development.
What happened
On a closed highway in Abu Dhabi, BYD’s all‑electric hypercar, the Yangwang U9 Xtreme, clocked 503.17 km/h (312.66 mph), becoming the first production car to exceed 500 km/h. The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) and Guinness World Records officially recognized the run, confirming the vehicle’s speed.
This achievement marks the hypercar’s second top‑speed record in just over a year, as it surpassed its own previous best. The U9 Xtreme’s performance demonstrates that electric powertrains can deliver extreme velocities comparable to, or surpassing, those of traditional internal‑combustion hypercars.
The record may prompt further testing of high‑speed electric vehicles and influence future design and safety standards for production models.
LINKED SOURCES
BYD’s electric hypercar hits 312 mph, first production car over 500 km/h
Electrek · Fred Lambert · Discovery only; publisher copyright terms apply
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