In Pictures: BYD Yangwang U9 Xtreme hits 312 mph, becoming first production car to exceed 500 km/h

The Yangwang U9 Xtreme's low-slung, aerodynamic silhouette hints at the speeds that carried it past 500 km/h.

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Electric performance cars like this Formula E racer paved the way for record-setting EV hypercars.

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Hypercar design prioritizes downforce and cooling, critical at velocities beyond 300 mph.

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The record run took place on a closed road in Abu Dhabi, certified by the FIA and Guinness.

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Breaking the 500 km/h barrier places the U9 Xtreme among the fastest production cars ever built.

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The U9 Xtreme's record is the electric hypercar's second top-speed milestone in just over a year.

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High-speed runs demand precise track conditions and meticulous preparation from the BYD team.

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BYD's Yangwang sub-brand positions the U9 Xtreme as a statement of electric performance capability.

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At 312.66 mph, the U9 Xtreme redefines what production electric vehicles can achieve.

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