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 (13 articles), last updated on 2 November 2026 at 21:14. Figures reported: 1 vehicle.
- Category
- Recalls and safety
- Severity
- Notable
- Countries
- Chine
Several countries (2)
- Brands
- BYD (Yangwang U9 Xtreme, U9 Xtreme, U9)
- Detected
- 2 Nov, 07h18
- Updated
- 2 Nov, 21h14
- Reference
- no.1983
Tone and style of coverage
| Outlet | Average tone | Headlines | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motor1.com3 | fairly negative | catchy | Dépêche 100 % |
| CarNewsChina.com2 | neutral | slightly sensational | Dépêche 100 % |
| autoblog.nl1 | fairly negative | catchy | Dépêche 100 % |
| forococheselectricos.com1 | very negative | catchy | Dépêche 100 % |
| hdmotori.it1 | very negative | sensationalist | Dépêche 100 % |
| Le Figaro1 | fairly positive | sensationalist | Dépêche 100 % |
| Le Futé1 | very negative | sensationalist | Dépêche 100 % |
| newmobility.news1 | fairly negative | catchy | Dépêche 100 % |
| The Supercar Blog1 | fairly negative | sensationalist | Dépêche 100 % |
| thenational.co.za1 | fairly negative | slightly sensational | Dépêche 100 % |
Estimated by AI from headlines and extracts. Describes how the event is covered, not the outlet's stance.
Read sources · 13 articles, 9 sources
- 01h00newmobility.newsWirevia Recherche fraîche · BYD2 NovBYD 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
- 07h18CarNewsChina.comWirevia Google Actualités · constructeurs chinois (anglais)2 NovBYD’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
- 07h18CarNewsChina.comWirevia CarNewsChina2 NovBYD’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 .
- 08h07The Supercar BlogWirevia Google Actualités · constructeurs chinois (anglais)2 NovVideo: 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
- 08h56autoblog.nlWirevia Autoblog.nl2 NovSnelste 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.
- 11h30hdmotori.itWirevia HDmotori2 NovSchianto 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 .
- 12h21forococheselectricos.comWirevia Forococheseléctricos2 NovEl 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
- 14h00thenational.co.zaWirevia Google Actualités · constructeurs chinois (anglais)2 NovBYD Hypercar crashes ahead of 500km/h record run - thenational.co.za
BYD Hypercar crashes ahead of 500km/h record run thenational.co.za
- 15h58Le FutéWirevia Google Actualités · France · automobile2 NovCe 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
- 18h28Le FigaroWirevia Google Actualités · France · automobile2 NovEn 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
- 21h14Motor1.comWirevia Google Actualités · constructeurs chinois (anglais)2 NovBYD'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
- 21h14Motor1.comWirevia Motor1 Argentina2 NovBYD'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.
- 21h14Motor1.comWirevia Motor1 Australia2 NovBYD'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.
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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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