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Detected on Monday 2 November, 07h18

BYD Yangwang U9 Xtreme supercar wrecked in China

The BYD Yangwang U9 Xtreme, an electric hypercar producing 2,220 kW and selling for around $3 million, was destroyed in an accident in China.

In brief

Recalls and safety event (severity: notable) involving BYD, in 2 countries (Chine, Émirats arabes unis), first detected on 2 November 2026 at 07:18. Reported by 9 sources (16 articles), last updated on 3 November 2026 at 00:28. Figures reported: 1 vehicle.

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Severity
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Countries

Several countries (2)

Chine
Brands
  • BYD (Yangwang U9 Xtreme, U9 Xtreme, U9)
Detected
2 Nov, 07h18
Updated
3 Nov, 00h28
Reference
no.1983
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Tone and style of coverage

Method

Tone and style of coverage

OutletAverage tone
Motor1.com3fairly negative
CarNewsChina.com2neutral
autoblog.nl1fairly negative
forococheselectricos.com1very negative
hdmotori.it1very negative
Le Figaro1fairly positive
Le Futé1very negative
newmobility.news1fairly negative
The Supercar Blog1fairly negative
thenational.co.za1fairly negative
Torquecafe1fairly negative
VOI.ID1very negative
WhichCar1very negative

Estimated by AI from headlines and extracts. Describes how the event is covered, not the outlet's stance.

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Read sources · 16 articles, 9 sources

Publication order
  1. 01h00
    newmobility.newsWirevia Recherche fraîche · BYD2 Nov
    BYD Yangwang's U9 Xtreme crashes in 500 km/h record attempt - newmobility.news

    # BYD Yangwang’s U9 Xtreme crashes in 500 km/h record attempt Arnaud Henckaerts November 2, 2026 The BYD Yangwang U9 Xtreme’s safety cell remained intact, with the test pilot unharmed after the horrific crash /YouTube Car News China BYD has released footage of its 3,000 hp electric Yangwang U9 Xtreme crashing during testing on a closed track in China. The car was destroyed, but the test pilot was uninjured. The release of the crash footage coincides with the confirmation that BYD’s electric supercar will attempt to break a top speed of 500 km/h. The record-breaking attempt is planned for Novem

  2. 07h18
    CarNewsChina.comWirevia Google Actualités · constructeurs chinois (anglais)2 Nov
    BYD’s 3 million USD supercar Yanwang U9 Xtreme crashed in China - CarNewsChina.com

    BYD’s 3 million USD supercar Yanwang U9 Xtreme crashed in China CarNewsChina.com

  3. 07h18
    CarNewsChina.comWirevia CarNewsChina2 Nov
    BYD’s 3 million USD supercar Yanwang U9 Xtreme crashed in China

    The BYD’s 3 million USD supercar Yangwang U9 Xtreme with a combined peak power of 2,220 kW (2,977 hp) crashed in China. The post BYD’s 3 million USD supercar Yanwang U9 Xtreme crashed in China appeared first on CarNewsChina.com .

  4. 08h07
    The Supercar BlogWirevia Google Actualités · constructeurs chinois (anglais)2 Nov
    Video: BYD Yangwang U9 Xtreme crashes while allegedly chasing 310 mph - The Supercar Blog

    Video: BYD Yangwang U9 Xtreme crashes while allegedly chasing 310 mph The Supercar Blog

  5. 08h56
    autoblog.nlWirevia Autoblog.nl2 Nov
    Snelste auto ter wereld crasht tijdens voorbereiding op 500 km/u

    We schreven afgelopen zaterdag nog over de wilde plannen die BYD heeft met de Yangwang U9 Xtreme. De absurde hypercar moet in Dubai de 500 km/u-grens doorboren, maar dan moet deze met zijn 3.000 pk wel op de baan blijven. Tijdens een testrit in China bleek dit makkelijker gezegd dan gedaan.

  6. 10h35
    VOI.IDWirevia Google Actualités · constructeurs chinois (anglais)2 Nov
    BYD Yangwang U9 Xtreme Accident in China, Rear Wheel Falls Off - VOI.ID

    BYD Yangwang U9 Xtreme Accident in China, Rear Wheel Falls Off VOI.ID

  7. 11h30
    hdmotori.itWirevia HDmotori2 Nov
    Schianto a 500 km/h con la BYD Yangwang U9 Xtreme: il drammatico video

    Schianto in pista per la Yangwang U9 Xtreme da 3 milioni di dollari durante il test dei 500 km/h: auto distrutta e retrotreno staccato, ma il pilota è illeso. The post Schianto a 500 km/h con la BYD Yangwang U9 Xtreme: il drammatico video appeared first on HDmotori.it .

  8. 12h21
    forococheselectricos.comWirevia Forococheseléctricos2 Nov
    El Yangwang U9, el deportivo eléctrico con el que BYD quiere llegar a los 500 km/h, sufre un aparatoso accidente

    El Yangwang U9 Xtreme, el coche eléctrico con el que BYD quiere superar la barrera de los 500 km/h, ha sufrido un accidente en China. No está claro si esto afectará a los planes de la compañía para batir el récord. El Yangwang U9 Xtreme de BYD, que se erige actualmente como el automóvil de producción más potente y más rápido del planeta, ha sufrido un accidente durante lo que probablemente fuera un intento de batir un nuevo récord de velocidad. La compañía había confirmado previamente su intención de superar la barrera de los 500 km/h (su anterior récord se quedó en 496,22 km/h). Según recoge

  9. 14h00
    thenational.co.zaWirevia Google Actualités · constructeurs chinois (anglais)2 Nov
    BYD Hypercar crashes ahead of 500km/h record run - thenational.co.za

    BYD Hypercar crashes ahead of 500km/h record run thenational.co.za

  10. 15h58
    Le FutéWirevia Google Actualités · France · automobile2 Nov
    Ce drame incroyable : une BYD se crash juste avant un record de vitesse à 500 km/h ! / - Le Futé

    Ce drame incroyable : une BYD se crash juste avant un record de vitesse à 500 km/h ! / Le Futé

  11. 18h28
    Le FigaroWirevia Google Actualités · France · automobile2 Nov
    En route vers les 500 km/h, le spectaculaire accident de BYD avec la voiture la plus rapide du monde - Le Figaro

    En route vers les 500 km/h, le spectaculaire accident de BYD avec la voiture la plus rapide du monde Le Figaro

  12. 21h14
    Motor1.comWirevia Google Actualités · constructeurs chinois (anglais)2 Nov
    BYD's $3-Million Hypercar Crashed Hard During High-Speed Testing: Video - Motor1.com

    BYD's $3-Million Hypercar Crashed Hard During High-Speed Testing: Video Motor1.com

  13. 21h14
    Motor1.comWirevia Motor1 Australia2 Nov
    BYD's $3-Million Hypercar Crashed Hard During High-Speed Testing: Video

    The 2,977-hp Yangwang U9 Xtreme was reportedly damaged during high-speed testing in China.

  14. 21h14
    Motor1.comWirevia Motor1 Argentina2 Nov
    BYD's $3-Million Hypercar Crashed Hard During High-Speed Testing: Video

    The 2,977-hp Yangwang U9 Xtreme was reportedly damaged during high-speed testing in China.

  15. 23h14
    WhichCarWirevia Google Actualités · constructeurs chinois (anglais)2 Nov
    See the moment the world’s fastest production car has a frightening crash while preparing to hit 500km/h - WhichCar

    See the moment the world’s fastest production car has a frightening crash while preparing to hit 500km/h WhichCar

  16. 00h28
    TorquecafeWirevia Google Actualités · constructeurs chinois (anglais)3 Nov
    BYD's record-breaking supercar crashes on high-speed run - Torquecafe

    BYD's record-breaking supercar crashes on high-speed run Torquecafe

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Amounts cited$3-Million · 3 milioni di dollari · 3 million USD

Highest number recorded in 6 article(s), automatically extracted: please check sources.

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Keywords

#Yangwang U9 · #accident · #hypercar · #vitesse · #record de vitesse · #Yangwang · #500 km/h · #record · #essais · #BYD

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