BYD’s electric supercar delivers an insane nearly 3,000 hp from four electric motors. During a high-speed test, the Yangwang U9 Extreme crashed at about 280 mph, but the driver walked away unharmed.
📌 The Core Development
The Yangwang U9 Xtreme is a “dream car,” as BYD calls it, a souped-up, track-focused version of its electric hypercar.
After it became the world’s fastest production car last year, reaching a top speed of 496.22 km/h, or about 308 mph, BYD is attempting to beat it by breaking the 500 km/h (310 mph) mark.
🔍 Background & Sector Context
The Yangwang U9 Xtreme features the world’s first mass-produced 1,200V ultra-high-voltage platform and BYD’s e4 platform.
The quad-motor setup is the first in the world rated at 30,000 rpm, BYD said, delivering nearly 3,000 hp (3,000 PS) combined.
📊 Industry & Real-World Impact
While BYD is preparing to attempt a run this month, the company shared a video of the Yangwang U9 Xtreme crashing in a violent high-speed test.
Benchmark Telemetry & EV Fuel Savings
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🔮 Strategic Outlook & What Lies Ahead
During the first run, it clocked over 350 km/h (217 mph), no problem. On the second run, it hit over 420 km/h (261 mph).
However, during the third run, BYD was attempting to reach over 450 km/h (280 mph) when the vehicle violently crashed into the guardrail and continued spinning out of control. You can see some of the footage from inside the vehicle.
