BYD's Yangwang U9 Track Edition Sets New Electric Car Speed Record

Chinese automaker BYD (Build Your Dreams) has broken the world record in the electric car category with its Yangwang U9 Track Edition hypercar. The vehicle achieved a top speed of 472.41 km/h, surpassing the previous record of 431.45 km/h held by the Rimac Nevera R, which was set in July 2025. The record-breaking run took place at the Automotive Testing Papenburg (ATP) track in Germany, the same location where Rimac set its previous record. The Yangwang U9 Track Edition, a track-focused variant, demonstrates significant advancements over the standard Yangwang U9, which previously achieved a top speed of 391.94 km/h in November 2024. The car's performance highlights extensive technical improvements and aerodynamic enhancements.