Yangwang U9 Track Edition sets global EV top-speed record

Yangwang, BYD's high-end sub-brand, has set a new global EV top-speed record of 472.41km/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.

The Yangwang U9 Track Edition is built upon the same e⁴ Platform and DiSus-X core technical architecture as the Yangwang U9 currently on sale in China. On top of this, it features the world's first mass-produced 1,200V ultra-high-voltage vehicle platform, paired with a thermal-management system optimised for extreme conditions.

The Yangwang U9 Track Edition features the world's first mass-produced 1,200V ultra-high-voltage vehicle platform and is paired with a thermal-management system optimised for extreme conditions

Breaking world records demands both relentless power delivery and exceptional high-speed stability. The Yangwang U9 Track Edition's e⁴ Platform delivers peak power of 555kW per motor, with a combined system output exceeding 2,959bhp. Its DiSus-X Intelligent Body Control System also works in synergy with this platform to deliver dual guarantees for vehicle stability and driving safety.

The Yangwang U9 Track Edition retains the aerodynamic design of the current Yangwang U9 and is equipped with an enhanced, optional carbon-fibre front splitter that is already in mass production, fully verifying the scientific design and technical reliability of the Yangwang U9 under ultra-high-speed operating conditions.

To enhance tyre performance and durability under extreme driving conditions, Yangwang, building on data gleaned during extensive testing and achievements in Germany in 2024, has engaged in a collaboration with Giti Tire to develop a high-performance, track-focused semi-slick tyre.