BYD Yangwang U9 Xtreme reaches 503.17 km/h in speed run
BYD says the Yangwang U9 Xtreme reached 503.17 km/h, setting a new electric speed record and becoming the world's fastest production car. The result matters because it sets a new benchmark for electric vehicle top-speed performance.
BYD’s Yangwang U9 Xtreme reached 503.17 km/h (312.65 mph), according to the source, setting a new electric speed record.
The result also made the model the world’s fastest production car, the source said.
The record was reported by Electric Cars Report on 2026-11-06.