BYD Yangwang U9 Top Speed Hits 496.22 Km/h, Destroyed Bugatti - Watch Full Video

The battle for the world’s fastest production car has a new champion! Chinese electric hypercar BYD Yangwang U9 Xtreme (U9X) set a stunning top speed record of 496.22 km/h (308 mph) at Germany’s ATP Automotive Testing Papenburg track, completely demolishing Bugatti’s previous 490.48 km/h mark set in 2019.

Driven by expert Marc Basseng, the U9X hit this jaw-dropping speed in just 18 seconds — accelerating from 400 to 496 km/h — while the Bugatti Chiron Super Sport took 48 seconds to reach 490 km/h. This mind-blowing feat marks the U9X as the fastest production vehicle on Earth, paving the way for electric cars to dominate the speed charts.

BYD Yangwang U9 Xtreme Breaks Bugatti’s Speed Record

Marc Basseng’s high-speed run showcased the immense power and precision of BYD’s latest hypercar. Reaching a blistering 496.22 km/h, the U9X fell just short of 500 km/h, as the driver eased off the accelerator when the vehicle began to drift dangerously toward the track barriers.

Despite this, the U9X’s performance crushed the Bugatti’s 2019 world record (490.48 km/h), setting a new benchmark for future electric and petrol-powered hypercars alike.

Watch BYD Yangwang U9 Xtreme Top Speed Video - World's Fastest Car

Watch worlds fastest car BYD Yangwang U9 Xtreme in action, breaking all records and reaching a top speed of 496.22 km/h.

BYD Yangwang U9 Xtreme Specifications: A Powerhouse on Wheels

The U9X features several advanced performance upgrades over the standard U9 model, making it a true engineering masterpiece:

• Electric Powertrain: Quad motors producing a combined output of nearly 3,000 horsepower (2,977 hp/3,018 PS)

• Voltage Architecture: Upgraded 1,200V system (compared to 800V in standard U9) allowing higher power discharge

• Battery: 80 kWh Lithium Iron Phosphate Blade Battery with rapid 30C discharge rate

• Tires & Suspension: High-speed semi-slick Giti tires and revised DiSus-X active suspension for extreme stability

• Acceleration: 0–100 km/h in just 2.36 seconds

• Nürburgring Record: Lap time of 6 minutes 59 seconds, one of the fastest electric cars on the legendary circuit

This hypercar is not only fast but built for track dominance with features focused on aerodynamics, stability, and maximum power delivery.

What This Record Means for Electric Cars and BYD

BYD’s Yangwang U9 Xtreme shatters old beliefs that electric cars can’t compete with top petrol hypercars. This amazing achievement proves electric power can redefine speed limits and push automotive innovation further.

It’s a proud moment for BYD, a Chinese industry giant, showing the world that the future of supercars is electric, powerful, and fast. With only 30 units of U9X planned for global release, these cars are truly exclusive speed machines.