❗️The YangWang U9 has shattered the electric vehicle top speed record, proving China’s hypercar ambitions are real.
The U9 Track Edition hit 293.54 mph (472.41 km/h) at Germany’s ATP Papenburg test track.
It surpassed the Rimac Nevera’s 268 mph and the Aspark Owl’s 272 mph, and even outpaced the Koenigsegg Agera RS at 277 mph.
Power comes from a quad-motor setup producing nearly 3,000 horsepower on BYD’s e⁴ platform.
A 1,200-volt architecture and advanced cooling systems allowed sustained extreme speeds.
The DiSus-X suspension actively controlled each wheel, boosting grip and stability.
Aerodynamic tweaks like a carbon splitter and wing delete reduced drag for the record run.
Specially engineered semi-slick Giti tires with knurled rims held firm at nearly 300 mph.
The run was one-directional, unlike two-way averages used in some hypercar records.
This achievement makes the YangWang U9 the fastest EV in the world, ahead of European rivals.
It positions BYD and YangWang as seri...