In Pictures: BYD's Yangwang U9 Xtreme hits 503 km/h to set new production-car world speed record

The Yangwang U9 Xtreme's record run underscores BYD's push into ultra-high-performance electric hypercars.

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Limited production and extreme power position the U9 Xtreme among the fastest EVs ever built.

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The 503.17 km/h run took place on public roads in Abu Dhabi, surpassing the car's previous record.

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The U9 Xtreme's quad-motor setup delivers 2,220 kW, rivaling established hypercar brands.

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The record adds to the U9 Xtreme's Nürburgring sub-seven-minute milestone for a production EV.

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Electric performance concepts like this signal the industry's shift toward high-output EVs.

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The U9 Xtreme's records arrive as electric hypercars challenge traditional combustion-engine rivals.

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BYD's Yangwang sub-brand aims to establish credibility at the top end of the performance market.

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Competition among supercar makers is intensifying as electric powertrains rewrite speed benchmarks.

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