BYD's $3 Million Hypercar Crashes at 224 MPH, Driver Walks Away
BYD said the driver was unharmed after the hypercar lost traction and struck a barrier during runs aimed at a 500 km/h record.
- On Monday, the Yangwang U9 Xtreme crashed in China during a high-speed track run, causing the rear axle to detach from the vehicle. The driver exited the $3 million hypercar unharmed despite severe structural damage.
- Equipped with a quad-motor setup on a 1,200 V silicon carbide platform, this $3 million USD supercar delivers 2,220 kW and accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in under 2.0 seconds. The vehicle was undergoing preliminary testing to reach 261-280 mph before the UAE record attempt.
- Previously, the Xtreme reached 496.22 km/h at Automotive Testing Papenburg in Germany during September 2025. The design includes an 80 kWh battery with 30C discharge technology and a large aerodynamic rear wing for extreme-speed performance.
- Yangwang sales division general manager Hu Xiaoqing confirmed the company still intends to attempt a 500 km/h speed record in the UAE despite the recent accident. Engineers have fine-tuned the powertrain for the next phase of testing.
- BYD vice president Stella Li originally disclosed the high-speed testing plans, with the Xtreme engineered to utilize 30C discharge technology managing its extreme 2,977 horsepower output. Only 30 production units will be built at $3 million each.
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A BYD Yangwang U9 Xtreme, valued at roughly $3 million, violently crashed during a high-speed testing session in China. The test was supposed to precede an intended open-road record attempt, targeting the 310 mph (500 kph) barrier. The automaker will most likely cancel the attempt that was set to take place in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Crowned the (continue reading...)
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