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BYD’s electric supercar is now the fastest EV in the world

BYD's electric supercar, the incredible Yangwang U9 Track Edition, has become the fastest EV in the world, with BYD snatching the record from its rivals
BYD’s Revised YangWang U9 Breaks EV Top Speed Record

While 3000hp+ hypercars setting records can seem pointless to many, the technological development and testing can benefit more practical EVs. Racing can also go a long way toward changing consumer perceptions and building excitement for the transition to electric vehicles.
BYD U9 Track Edition Breaks Global EV Speed Record

BYD on Tuesday announced that its high-end sub-brand Yangwang has set a new global benchmark for electric vehicle performance. On August 8, the Yangwang U9 Track Edition supercar hit a verified top speed of 472.41 km/h (294 mph) at Germany’s ATP proving grounds, making it the fastest production EV in the world. The U9 Track | BYD on Tuesday announced that its high-end sub-brand Yangwang has set a new global benchmark for electric vehicle performance. On August 8, the Yangwang U9 Track Edition supercar hit a verified top speed of 472.41 km/h (294 mph) at Germany’s ATP proving grounds, making it the fastest production EV in the world. The U9 Track
BYD’s 2,959-HP Yangwang U9 Track Edition Hits 293.54 MPH, Crushing Rimac’s...

That makes it one of the fastest cars in the world full stop, beating even the Koenigsegg Agera RS.
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The Yangwang U9 is an EV powerhouse, packing four electric motors and a whopping 1,300 horsepower, but the new Track...
294mph! – BYD sets top speed record for EVs

YANGWANG U9 Track Edition sets 294mph record to become fastest EV in the world
BYD’s YangWang U9 Track Edition Just Hit 472 km/h, Setting a...

Demand for EVs has been in decline globally for over a year, and hybrids may be eating into sales; however, electric cars continue to push the boundaries
YANGWANG U9 Track Edition sets new global EV top-speed record: 472.41...

Papenburg, Germany -- YANGWANG, BYD’s high-end sub-brand, has set a new global electric vehicle (EV) top-speed record of 472.41 km/h at the ATP Automotive Testing Papenburg test track in Germany. The feat was achieved with YANGWANG’s latest U9 Track Edition supercar on 8 August 2025, making it the world’s fastest EV.
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BYD’s Yangwang U9 Sets Global EV Speed Record at 472 km/h...

Yangwang, the luxury sub-brand of Chinese automaker BYD, has set a new global speed record for electric vehicles after its U9 Track Edition supercar reached 472.41 km/h (293.6 mph).