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BYD's 3,000-hp EV crashes at about 280 mph

BYD’s electric supercar delivers an insane nearly 3,000 hp from four electric motors.

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The Core Event

During a high-speed test, the Yangwang U9 Extreme crashed at about 280 mph, but the driver walked away unharmed.

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Key Facts

The Yangwang U9 Xtreme is a “dream car,” as BYD calls it, a souped-up, track-focused version of its electric hypercar.

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During a high-speed test, the Yangwang U9 Extreme crashed at about 280 mph, but the driver walked away unharmed.

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