# BYD Yangwang U9 Xtreme breaks 500 km/h after crash

> BYD officially broke the 500 km/h barrier with its Yangwang U9 Xtreme, an electric hypercar priced at around 3 million dollars, as part of speed record attempts organized in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, after one example was destroyed in a crash at 400 km/h in China; the driver walked away unharmed. This case is part of a technological competition among Chinese electric vehicles, with Xiaomi having reached 496.22 km/h on its side and set a new lap record at the Nürburgring with its revised SU7 Ultra. The sub-events place China and the United Arab Emirates at the heart of the speed attempts and the crash, while Germany focuses on performance at the Nürburgring and the debate over the scope of these records. Coverage is also significant in the United States and France, without the provided sub-events detailing the national treatment.

**In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 8 events involving BYD and Xiaomi Auto, in 3 countries (Chine, Émirats arabes unis, Allemagne), followed from 31 October 2026 to 6 November 2026. 146 articles from 40 sources (motorsport, electric and batteries, recalls and safety); last updated on 6 November 2026 at 12:58. Figures reported: 30 vehicles.

- Status: ongoing
- Scope: International
- Category: Motorsport, Electric and batteries, Recalls and safety
- Countries: Chine, Émirats arabes unis, Allemagne
- Brands: BYD, Xiaomi Auto
- First detected: 31 October 2026 at 16:31
- Updated: 6 November 2026 at 12:58
- Web page: https://mecapress.com/stories/162-byd-yangwang-u9-xtreme-breaks-500-km-h-after-crash

## National stories (12)

- China — 1 country-specific event, 22 articles
- United States — 0 country-specific event, 54 articles
- France — 0 country-specific event, 20 articles
- Spain — 0 country-specific event, 11 articles
- Brazil — 0 country-specific event, 5 articles
- Germany — 0 country-specific event, 4 articles
- Italy — 0 country-specific event, 4 articles
- Netherlands — 0 country-specific event, 4 articles
- Australia — 0 country-specific event, 3 articles
- Switzerland — 0 country-specific event, 2 articles
- Vietnam — 0 country-specific event, 2 articles
- United Kingdom — 0 country-specific event, 2 articles

## Reported figures

- 3 million USD
- $3-Million
- 3 milioni di dollari
- 2,7 Millionen Euro
- $3 Million

## What is established

_“Confirmed” = reported by at least two independent outlets (outlets of the same group count as one). AI cross-check of the collected headlines and extracts._

**Confirmed by several sources**

- A Yangwang U9 Xtreme was destroyed in a high-speed crash during tests in China. (21 independent sources: [Electrek](https://electrek.co/2026/11/03/byds-ev-crashes-at-280-mph-watch-driver-escape-unharmed/), [Vietnam.vn](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikwFBVV95cUxPaWdxVTJDRjhScDFOa3B6bEVVajItTzhRVjFudE55U2t2M3J6aEYyS2tpVWJHSkNTTDA5MGl1empCMm8tYklFODhSYnREa0RSWnl3eXM4cDJyUDEwdkN2REFBMXhyZ29aUmU4SFdjWVcyNTljNUR0a1RNR3N6Snl4S05tSWctMEtvSzhyNndpMy1tTFE?oc=5), [hdmotori.it](https://www.hdmotori.it/record-velocita-auto-elettrica-schianto/), [CarScoops](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMic0FVX3lxTE9NMjBDU2FiVjZzaXJ5SGxkeHhpLV94TUNPTFhPT0p2RUlNVHVyRWMxRkVyaXk5dVJ4cGhSWjRYeFJuTWs0WWNHSHpRT3JyUldiWFJsUzl6d1ZwUXQzOGQ4M0FlODVOZTNyakxDb0xBNFRfc3c?oc=5), [News.com.au](https://news.google.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?oc=5), [BroBible](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi6wFBVV95cUxNX0hLcXdTOEsxRm00R2FTaE03MnRQcEk5TURBQ0tVWFRWRHpWRjIyQW5GR3VHcmJNaWR5SEE0NjRlTWtwLURIVkVlLTBPV3Fkbm1YV0I2SXhsOFozTmYyNlZ3c0tBYzBZVXdNblh2YWtDamRrakZIS050SEsydVJTTDF0TEczRE1OM1IwRFlrWVpsLW5ROS1XUnZuLWktSjRobzNnOHJfU29Qd3FndDFTVGtHeHpmaW44d1dnTDRmM1JrMDlzY0hPMl9Wb3dYSUFLMnRsblZSRTgyNk9Xd0pUNFNZM2F4N2c2blYw?oc=5), [Le Guide de l'auto](https://www.guideautoweb.com/en/articles/83713/watch-this-is-what-losing-control-of-a-car-at-450-km-h-looks-like/), [Luxurylaunches](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinwFBVV95cUxOTkJNV0tBMjkxZWZUOFZLVm44SzNhOVIzbEl5Unc0MmhMYmg0UDNjTW1ER0pzc2FJX2MzZnc5SjJNY3VjYjQzdDdERkJsQ04wbG1zbVhxZzJPMzBhczEzV2gzM2tiaVlZUG9qRlpEMFpxYm9EUF9DREVBY3N3WWNqVFA1YjVLNUZtREdUaFRMRlVDZlRvd25XN3NMbVB3SXM?oc=5), [Auto Bild](https://www.autobild.de/artikel/yangwang-u9-xtreme-verunglueckt-bei-hoher-geschwindigkeit-28877439.html), [Híbridos y Eléctricos](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi3AFBVV95cUxPajZJTVI3RC1JQ1RVblBoS2xYTUFLWDVOdjU1N1NmVnp3dllJQVZjTHE0UDJ4cWpFbmJVZExQNm4yY3hYVUhvVGp5Y0Y4RnB4NHZLOHZxNmxTMTd5bzlVTWNDM0RrTkVMNTdzSUdxNTNQZElXWUxOcXZhVGk3NkJOZ1JrZTMtcVBYMGdmVGU1R2R6cEk2MGc0Q2c3cS02RGd2RWZYanJ3b2pmd25KV29OalFKbDRtYkNnUHUzTnJTT25Ra044c29CZWJHTTRCRFdmVVljdE5FUzk0eWdS?oc=5), [VnExpress International](https://e.vnexpress.net/news/tech/tech-news/world-s-fastest-production-car-crashes-at-360-kph-during-test-in-china-5140719.html), [Motor1.com](https://de.motor1.com/news/814359/byd-elektro-hypercar-crash/), [tokenpost.com](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/48494), [Yahoo Autos](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijwFBVV95cUxQV2p5b0pLaWpOcVIxaTl6UE9Bdl96M2kwMFN3aUVwMzc5VkRYWWgyWkcwMzVXRzV6ZXNmNG5WSklaemkxUkhnTUlna2UtS1BsV0FMWWxac1cyVmRWWW5fdTRzQ1d3Nk00Ukk3eGRVekJHd2pWV243XzJ2bnJuVk1aYjNBMTI1RWs4Q3NVZlRQcw?oc=5), [Blick](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilgFBVV95cUxOeHdzT185M2swV3FTYlZOcDl5dXZacTdQSkxyaWtkRG05WXFSMHBycEVqcnhBSm9NVGx1Z0ZITWtBb3hWTU5ORGRmSjktLVRHTm5LSFNjdEZkaVRSRjF0RWhPaDB1YnN5dzlrekRKM3p2Umt1YWNWTDg0MU1LVjhILWVrdURqanp1TDB5Q3hfYzRIUVE4cnc?oc=5), [Motorpasión](https://www.motorpasion.com/seguridad/superdeportivo-rapido-mundo-se-estrella-antes-lograr-500-km-h-piloto-ha-salido-ileso), [TAG24](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivAFBVV95cUxQLVpzQXB0RmJiODJZQVlJaERnNm5sNFhZSkk4YWNYUW1KbU5GWUpqM1RnTHhOeWxNcHM2cnZfZmpGS25fRHF1WmZIUlBsWWQ1NkFWRjVJNU85Vm90MDVKWTdPcXlMR1h1X09id3VBSWtzaFlMaGFzUmZYRHhsQk5YU0FURFpESnpzVFVzVDhxNVpQSUhwbkk4bXo3blF0V3gyWU1ReGg4Qlg0MDRTaFlQZWZoYkRHb3dwTS1keg?oc=5), [L'Automobiliste](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijwFBVV95cUxPUWJzRThQQi1wSS14ZjhhcldZNkVzWXJ0SnYydnUzMjJDSm1nODM2T0ZieWhwbGctcE1CdVY2VXJHeTUyTjl3MmQ2SG03Z282ajB2dUsxRFQwaEpiNEkyelEyUnVHODE1OENhVElmMEs1MEd0Y1FwQkVPWWphdi1HbDhZVllROUVuV24weVI3SQ?oc=5), [L'Auto-Journal](https://www.autojournal.fr/actu/la-voiture-la-plus-rapide-du-monde-finit-sa-course-pulverisee-a-plus-de-420-km-h-430575.html?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=unknown), [motor1.uol.com.br](https://motor1.uol.com.br/news/814447/byd-u9-xtreme-em-acidente/), [SpaceMoney](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimwFBVV95cUxNZ1BmekJSd1dsRWxTbWFFWlRTVWJydVN1emdmcGFzd1ctZU1oUkR2N05PS3JOeWtudXNnaFFBbFBodTVSM05uWU9idDk4M1lmQTVtenJCQmgyVm9mYV9ad1dKX0x4eUJxR2tpcERTN1M3OTM5eVBPeEJVWWlQVXkzZXJDZU8tTC0tVHNBY1Y1T013TzNVZVhmcWxXQQ?oc=5))
- The driver emerged unharmed from the crash. (13 independent sources: [Electrek](https://electrek.co/2026/11/03/byds-ev-crashes-at-280-mph-watch-driver-escape-unharmed/), [CarScoops](https://www.carscoops.com/2305589/yangwang-u9-xtreme-crash-video/), [Luxurylaunches](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinwFBVV95cUxOTkJNV0tBMjkxZWZUOFZLVm44SzNhOVIzbEl5Unc0MmhMYmg0UDNjTW1ER0pzc2FJX2MzZnc5SjJNY3VjYjQzdDdERkJsQ04wbG1zbVhxZzJPMzBhczEzV2gzM2tiaVlZUG9qRlpEMFpxYm9EUF9DREVBY3N3WWNqVFA1YjVLNUZtREdUaFRMRlVDZlRvd25XN3NMbVB3SXM?oc=5), [Auto Bild](https://www.autobild.de/artikel/yangwang-u9-xtreme-verunglueckt-bei-hoher-geschwindigkeit-28877439.html), [Híbridos y Eléctricos](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi3AFBVV95cUxPajZJTVI3RC1JQ1RVblBoS2xYTUFLWDVOdjU1N1NmVnp3dllJQVZjTHE0UDJ4cWpFbmJVZExQNm4yY3hYVUhvVGp5Y0Y4RnB4NHZLOHZxNmxTMTd5bzlVTWNDM0RrTkVMNTdzSUdxNTNQZElXWUxOcXZhVGk3NkJOZ1JrZTMtcVBYMGdmVGU1R2R6cEk2MGc0Q2c3cS02RGd2RWZYanJ3b2pmd25KV29OalFKbDRtYkNnUHUzTnJTT25Ra044c29CZWJHTTRCRFdmVVljdE5FUzk0eWdS?oc=5), [Motor1.com](https://de.motor1.com/news/814359/byd-elektro-hypercar-crash/), [tokenpost.com](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/48494), [Yahoo Autos](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijwFBVV95cUxQV2p5b0pLaWpOcVIxaTl6UE9Bdl96M2kwMFN3aUVwMzc5VkRYWWgyWkcwMzVXRzV6ZXNmNG5WSklaemkxUkhnTUlna2UtS1BsV0FMWWxac1cyVmRWWW5fdTRzQ1d3Nk00Ukk3eGRVekJHd2pWV243XzJ2bnJuVk1aYjNBMTI1RWs4Q3NVZlRQcw?oc=5), [Gadget Review](https://www.gadgetreview.com/byds-280-mph-hypercar-crashed-and-the-driver-escaped-unharmed), [Motorpasión](https://www.motorpasion.com/seguridad/superdeportivo-rapido-mundo-se-estrella-antes-lograr-500-km-h-piloto-ha-salido-ileso), [Wide Open Country](https://www.wideopencountry.com/electric-hypercar-crashes-during-280-mph-test-attempt-and-its-driver-escapes-serious-injury/), [L'Auto-Journal](https://www.autojournal.fr/actu/la-voiture-la-plus-rapide-du-monde-finit-sa-course-pulverisee-a-plus-de-420-km-h-430575.html?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=unknown), [motor1.uol.com.br](https://motor1.uol.com.br/news/814447/byd-u9-xtreme-em-acidente/))
- BYD's Yangwang U9 Xtreme reached 503.17 km/h on a road in Abu Dhabi, becoming the first production car to exceed 500 km/h. (12 independent sources: [Caradisiac](https://www.caradisiac.com/byd-a-ose-pousser-a-503-17-km-h-la-yangwang-u9-xtreme-sur-la-route-pour-rebattre-le-record-du-monde-de-vitesse-224964.htm#xtor=RSS-40), [Híbridos y Eléctricos](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi6gFBVV95cUxQRG1VZlBCVzFVcVplSVFYYy0wWEN2b3FYdVVuckFyLXkzY1BRZGFjb2I1QnBSZ25wYmVGOG9lQUtDMFJjMXdQNEwwT0Qzd3QtUHZ6blhYVXFGeEZ0eWFhUWh5N1VRcUZOa2xGZU13LUpsUHFoQS0zSV90QXhtVmUweHVlM0FsOUxSSVRnOFhCMmFyZkJjZWtjVVRONmxBUi1KTlVKQjFWMDRjVDlzUjktQ21IWVZUNXJydW1NRnFIQl9Bb3FtZHFaUXFPY25OYmloWGh1MGg1Y3dnRXNQay0yODU5WmIzQWx1Umc?oc=5), [Auto Plus](https://www.autoplus.fr/environnement/la-yangwang-u9-xtreme-bat-son-propre-record-et-devient-encore-la-voiture-la-plus-rapide-du-monde-1475690.html?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=unknown), [autoexpress.co.uk](https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/370844/yangwang-u9x-breaks-500kmh-barrier-and-own-worlds-fastest-car-record-crazy-312mph-top), [L'Auto-Journal](https://www.autojournal.fr/environnement/voitures-electriques/byd-yangwang-u9-xtreme-nouveau-record-vitesse-2026-430594.html?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=unknown), [DoNews](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiXkFVX3lxTE0tWmRWdFFNX21TRnhoQWNCS1N5d3NpckRORUFjZFNhb3NjaG8yZmJneEhueXktX25QNTY5R2prOGpkZllIV2VoSzZnZElCOEJiMUNUNmVUdUxHUWRpSmc?oc=5), [CarNewsChina.com](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqAFBVV95cUxPRThOY1lpMTNpUlFrOU9oOGNYdlJia0FpazZQdTVfRndLcFdHbTVEMU1zQTd3ei1OcF9BMXlzQjljeUkzbFFYWXFaQ2tCbGNrb21BS2xrLU02ZUFzdms4WndUQTJkeTE2eDZrbHd5cVF0eHFhSEkwcDhfYy00Ylh2d0dTZXp0bFJDM3NfVDZRbkYzbXVEZjMwZm9sZGJ2alo5ZHRMZ0JxT0s?oc=5), [forococheselectricos.com](https://forococheselectricos.com/noticias/yangwang-u9-xtreme-record-500-kmh-20261106-42698.html), [cnevpost.com](https://cnevpost.com/2026/11/06/byd-yangwang-u9-xtreme-breaches-500-km-h/), [bevolt.com](https://www.bevolt.com/fr-fr/automobile/actualites/insolite/351160-incroyable-cette-voiture-electrique-chinoise-vient-datteindre-50317-km-h-et-decroche-deux-records-du-monde/), [Motor1.com](https://it.motor1.com/news/814615/yangwang-u9-xtreme-record-500/), [Supercar Blondie](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMifkFVX3lxTFA4UVM0aXhvMURVTEF2eXJOYnZCby1OeFJid09mWUVzM2lqdFRLNnpTS0Z2a2IxdW15UGZ1VU5WZEYwUXNrQ2VtZFBxdnI0X2diZ3NncnRHQlVHRko5ZW1vdFdvOFFWelM0bGtMN3g3RGRzeTBtMjVJekRrWF9mQQ?oc=5))
- The crash occurred during a test aiming to exceed 500 km/h. (7 independent sources: [hdmotori.it](https://www.hdmotori.it/record-velocita-auto-elettrica-schianto/), [CarScoops](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMic0FVX3lxTE9NMjBDU2FiVjZzaXJ5SGxkeHhpLV94TUNPTFhPT0p2RUlNVHVyRWMxRkVyaXk5dVJ4cGhSWjRYeFJuTWs0WWNHSHpRT3JyUldiWFJsUzl6d1ZwUXQzOGQ4M0FlODVOZTNyakxDb0xBNFRfc3c?oc=5), [Blick](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilgFBVV95cUxOeHdzT185M2swV3FTYlZOcDl5dXZacTdQSkxyaWtkRG05WXFSMHBycEVqcnhBSm9NVGx1Z0ZITWtBb3hWTU5ORGRmSjktLVRHTm5LSFNjdEZkaVRSRjF0RWhPaDB1YnN5dzlrekRKM3p2Umt1YWNWTDg0MU1LVjhILWVrdURqanp1TDB5Q3hfYzRIUVE4cnc?oc=5), [Motorpasión](https://www.motorpasion.com/seguridad/superdeportivo-rapido-mundo-se-estrella-antes-lograr-500-km-h-piloto-ha-salido-ileso), [shattered.io](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiiAFBVV95cUxQZ2lmam9hTmpZaEdxQ21UVUNtc0xBVDVaVXpmbDN4S1BhMEFUOVJkeUE0MXBxNUI5RTdEY1A2bU9MT0d0Z1dOdENRYUhMVzhucjlIdmtwTV93VlE1RjRMMndNZTJJaHlsd1VNemZ3ZFdxa1c3bDBLUGNxV1VzZXRYblZoNmR0SVpQ?oc=5), [L'Auto-Journal](https://www.autojournal.fr/actu/la-voiture-la-plus-rapide-du-monde-finit-sa-course-pulverisee-a-plus-de-420-km-h-430575.html?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=unknown), [SpaceMoney](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimwFBVV95cUxNZ1BmekJSd1dsRWxTbWFFWlRTVWJydVN1emdmcGFzd1ctZU1oUkR2N05PS3JOeWtudXNnaFFBbFBodTVSM05uWU9idDk4M1lmQTVtenJCQmgyVm9mYV9ad1dKX0x4eUJxR2tpcERTN1M3OTM5eVBPeEJVWWlQVXkzZXJDZU8tTC0tVHNBY1Y1T013TzNVZVhmcWxXQQ?oc=5))
- The record attempt took place on November 1, 2026 on a closed public road in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (4 independent sources: [CarNewsChina.com](https://carnewschina.com/2026/11/06/byds-yangwang-u9-xtreme-becomes-first-production-car-to-top-500-km-h/), [forococheselectricos.com](https://forococheselectricos.com/noticias/yangwang-u9-xtreme-record-500-kmh-20261106-42698.html), [cnevpost.com](https://cnevpost.com/2026/11/06/byd-yangwang-u9-xtreme-breaches-500-km-h/), [bevolt.com](https://www.bevolt.com/fr-fr/automobile/actualites/insolite/351160-incroyable-cette-voiture-electrique-chinoise-vient-datteindre-50317-km-h-et-decroche-deux-records-du-monde/))
- The car struck a barrier or guardrail during the test. (4 independent sources: [Luxurylaunches](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinwFBVV95cUxOTkJNV0tBMjkxZWZUOFZLVm44SzNhOVIzbEl5Unc0MmhMYmg0UDNjTW1ER0pzc2FJX2MzZnc5SjJNY3VjYjQzdDdERkJsQ04wbG1zbVhxZzJPMzBhczEzV2gzM2tiaVlZUG9qRlpEMFpxYm9EUF9DREVBY3N3WWNqVFA1YjVLNUZtREdUaFRMRlVDZlRvd25XN3NMbVB3SXM?oc=5), [tokenpost.com](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/48494), [Gadget Review](https://www.gadgetreview.com/byds-280-mph-hypercar-crashed-and-the-driver-escaped-unharmed), [Wide Open Country](https://www.wideopencountry.com/electric-hypercar-crashes-during-280-mph-test-attempt-and-its-driver-escapes-serious-injury/))
- BYD plans a new speed record attempt in Abu Dhabi. (2 independent sources: [Blick](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilgFBVV95cUxOeHdzT185M2swV3FTYlZOcDl5dXZacTdQSkxyaWtkRG05WXFSMHBycEVqcnhBSm9NVGx1Z0ZITWtBb3hWTU5ORGRmSjktLVRHTm5LSFNjdEZkaVRSRjF0RWhPaDB1YnN5dzlrekRKM3p2Umt1YWNWTDg0MU1LVjhILWVrdURqanp1TDB5Q3hfYzRIUVE4cnc?oc=5), [backfirenews.com](https://backfirenews.com/byds-record-chasing-u9-xtreme-destroyed-in-china-test-why-its-driver-walked-free/))
- Xiaomi claims a top speed of 496.22 km/h with its SU7 Ultra. (2 independent sources: [L'Automobile Magazine](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi6wFBVV95cUxNSkNjc1RwSFYtR3Vsa2g2T0pKeE8xMWk1QzRLMDYtVk12YzRpZDBZcWJwdWhfNGstWkhaQ0NHbFRTdG1vVW85SVQwc2dKNzFjckRxSlUzWnVKRFdULTNoRjZfSmUzZ3pOTUltWWhKSm1FRVNLSmx0bGo2WlRtTGxwMHhieVpNWklLZDlYLVdwWjJfRHQ3NkN2OEd4cWFQMnM4NENXdWs4clh4cTJtM3o2c2pZRHJLWVphZ3B4S2w4b0NsY280aVMxVkJXU3VBZVNGNnBtMHBKdFRYWDNuYk85RUtXRTRUa2EtVkVr?oc=5), [automoto.it](https://www.automoto.it/news/byd-yangwang-u9-xtreme-3018-cv-e-496-kmh-il-video-del-terribile-incidente-diventa-una-dimostrazione-di-sicurezza.html))
- Xiaomi's revised SU7 Ultra sets a new lap record on the Nürburgring's Nordschleife. (2 independent sources: [雷科技](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiTkFVX3lxTE5KUjVqZlhmdkRQdEhoSkI0TUwxNVVFY0hyY1diT1BsYUd5amI1RXhabllFZkNZSjJ1UkFZM0hUSjE5WHhzYU1oZ0FmLWxEdw?oc=5), [36Kr](https://eu.36kr.com/en/p/4055550365914755))

**Sources disagree**

- Speed at the time of the crash: Around 280 mph (~450 km/h) according to [Electrek](https://electrek.co/2026/11/03/byds-ev-crashes-at-280-mph-watch-driver-escape-unharmed/), [Le Guide de l'auto](https://www.guideautoweb.com/en/articles/83713/watch-this-is-what-losing-control-of-a-car-at-450-km-h-looks-like/), [Luxurylaunches](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinwFBVV95cUxOTkJNV0tBMjkxZWZUOFZLVm44SzNhOVIzbEl5Unc0MmhMYmg0UDNjTW1ER0pzc2FJX2MzZnc5SjJNY3VjYjQzdDdERkJsQ04wbG1zbVhxZzJPMzBhczEzV2gzM2tiaVlZUG9qRlpEMFpxYm9EUF9DREVBY3N3WWNqVFA1YjVLNUZtREdUaFRMRlVDZlRvd25XN3NMbVB3SXM?oc=5), [Híbridos y Eléctricos](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi3AFBVV95cUxPajZJTVI3RC1JQ1RVblBoS2xYTUFLWDVOdjU1N1NmVnp3dllJQVZjTHE0UDJ4cWpFbmJVZExQNm4yY3hYVUhvVGp5Y0Y4RnB4NHZLOHZxNmxTMTd5bzlVTWNDM0RrTkVMNTdzSUdxNTNQZElXWUxOcXZhVGk3NkJOZ1JrZTMtcVBYMGdmVGU1R2R6cEk2MGc0Q2c3cS02RGd2RWZYanJ3b2pmd25KV29OalFKbDRtYkNnUHUzTnJTT25Ra044c29CZWJHTTRCRFdmVVljdE5FUzk0eWdS?oc=5), [Yahoo Autos](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijwFBVV95cUxQV2p5b0pLaWpOcVIxaTl6UE9Bdl96M2kwMFN3aUVwMzc5VkRYWWgyWkcwMzVXRzV6ZXNmNG5WSklaemkxUkhnTUlna2UtS1BsV0FMWWxac1cyVmRWWW5fdTRzQ1d3Nk00Ukk3eGRVekJHd2pWV243XzJ2bnJuVk1aYjNBMTI1RWs4Q3NVZlRQcw?oc=5), [Gadget Review](https://www.gadgetreview.com/byds-280-mph-hypercar-crashed-and-the-driver-escaped-unharmed), [TAG24](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivAFBVV95cUxQLVpzQXB0RmJiODJZQVlJaERnNm5sNFhZSkk4YWNYUW1KbU5GWUpqM1RnTHhOeWxNcHM2cnZfZmpGS25fRHF1WmZIUlBsWWQ1NkFWRjVJNU85Vm90MDVKWTdPcXlMR1h1X09id3VBSWtzaFlMaGFzUmZYRHhsQk5YU0FURFpESnpzVFVzVDhxNVpQSUhwbkk4bXo3blF0V3gyWU1ReGg4Qlg0MDRTaFlQZWZoYkRHb3dwTS1keg?oc=5), [Wide Open Country](https://www.wideopencountry.com/electric-hypercar-crashes-during-280-mph-test-attempt-and-its-driver-escapes-serious-injury/), [motor1.uol.com.br](https://motor1.uol.com.br/news/814447/byd-u9-xtreme-em-acidente/) ; Around 360 km/h according to [VnExpress International](https://e.vnexpress.net/news/tech/tech-news/world-s-fastest-production-car-crashes-at-360-kph-during-test-in-china-5140719.html) ; Around 400 km/h according to [Blick](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilgFBVV95cUxOeHdzT185M2swV3FTYlZOcDl5dXZacTdQSkxyaWtkRG05WXFSMHBycEVqcnhBSm9NVGx1Z0ZITWtBb3hWTU5ORGRmSjktLVRHTm5LSFNjdEZkaVRSRjF0RWhPaDB1YnN5dzlrekRKM3p2Umt1YWNWTDg0MU1LVjhILWVrdURqanp1TDB5Q3hfYzRIUVE4cnc?oc=5) ; Over 420 km/h according to [L'Auto-Journal](https://www.autojournal.fr/actu/la-voiture-la-plus-rapide-du-monde-finit-sa-course-pulverisee-a-plus-de-420-km-h-430575.html?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=unknown)
- Vehicle value: Around 3 million dollars according to [BroBible](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi6wFBVV95cUxNX0hLcXdTOEsxRm00R2FTaE03MnRQcEk5TURBQ0tVWFRWRHpWRjIyQW5GR3VHcmJNaWR5SEE0NjRlTWtwLURIVkVlLTBPV3Fkbm1YV0I2SXhsOFozTmYyNlZ3c0tBYzBZVXdNblh2YWtDamRrakZIS050SEsydVJTTDF0TEczRE1OM1IwRFlrWVpsLW5ROS1XUnZuLWktSjRobzNnOHJfU29Qd3FndDFTVGtHeHpmaW44d1dnTDRmM1JrMDlzY0hPMl9Wb3dYSUFLMnRsblZSRTgyNk9Xd0pUNFNZM2F4N2c2blYw?oc=5), [Luxurylaunches](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinwFBVV95cUxOTkJNV0tBMjkxZWZUOFZLVm44SzNhOVIzbEl5Unc0MmhMYmg0UDNjTW1ER0pzc2FJX2MzZnc5SjJNY3VjYjQzdDdERkJsQ04wbG1zbVhxZzJPMzBhczEzV2gzM2tiaVlZUG9qRlpEMFpxYm9EUF9DREVBY3N3WWNqVFA1YjVLNUZtREdUaFRMRlVDZlRvd25XN3NMbVB3SXM?oc=5) ; Around 4 million dollars according to [News.com.au](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi3wFBVV95cUxOcXZvNnlzWkp6cXBNcmYweUdKSWpiX2FWZ2R5YU9IeDZ5QXY0QzAxMWJFckwzcU9ld3FpeEVYZklUbG5UMW51cHB1NzdlLXRLenhNOHJRSkpweEFKZEpTNVAyVUMxaU9udzhNSVpXZmtJbXJteGNCbWkxUmFRN2dSamxRTEN0Um9XMjVWdEluVWZqNEdacnNSeWhRaGMxVXR3NjZlNmZpM2ZDRGFLTkxzcG51dWZfbHRBWWFZcnZKQzIwbkpnSUo4cWtiY2FtZXVFWVBpS3gyOXJJc1V3Sm1Z0gHfAUFVX3lxTE5xdm82eXNaSnpxcE1yZjB5R0pJamJfYVZnZHlhT0h4NnlBdjRDMDExYkVyTDNxT2V3cWl4RVhmSVRsblQxbnVwcHU3N2UtdEt6eE04clFKSnB4QUpkSlM1UDJVQzFpT253OE1JWldma0ltcm14Y0JtaTFSYVE3Z1JqbFFMQ3RSb1cyNVZ0SW5VZmo0R1pyc1J5aFFoYzFVdHc2NmU2ZmkzZkNEYUtOTHNwbnV1Zl9sdEFZYVlydkpDMjBuSmdJSjhxa2JjYW1ldUVZUGlLeDI5cklzVXdKbVk?oc=5) ; Over 77 billion VND according to [Vietnam.vn](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikwFBVV95cUxPaWdxVTJDRjhScDFOa3B6bEVVajItTzhRVjFudE55U2t2M3J6aEYyS2tpVWJHSkNTTDA5MGl1empCMm8tYklFODhSYnREa0RSWnl3eXM4cDJyUDEwdkN2REFBMXhyZ29aUmU4SFdjWVcyNTljNUR0a1RNR3N6Snl4S05tSWctMEtvSzhyNndpMy1tTFE?oc=5)

**Single source so far**

- The car's rear axle detached in the crash, with the cabin remaining intact. (according to [tokenpost.com](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/48494))

**Updates**

- 6 November 2026 at 10:13: Record broken: 503.17 km/h reached in Abu Dhabi on November 1, 2026, after the announcement of a new attempt.
- 5 November 2026 at 09:01: BYD incorporated the crash footage into a promotional video.
- 5 November 2026 at 09:01: The driver allegedly waited a week before informing his wife.
- 5 November 2026 at 09:01: A media outlet presents the crash video as old.

**Checked on the web**

_Automatic web search, official sources first; “contradicted” only when an official source is cited._

- Confirmed: A Yangwang U9 Xtreme was destroyed in a high-speed crash during tests in China. ([fia.com](https://www.fia.com/news/yangwang-u9-xtreme-surpasses-500-kmh-speed-achievement-recognised-fia), [uol.com.br](https://www.uol.com.br/carros/noticias/redacao/2026/11/04/supercarro-eletrico-da-byd-e-destruido-em-teste-para-recorde-de-velocidade.ghtm), [autoesporte.globo.com](https://autoesporte.globo.com/setor-automotivo/mercado-automotivo/noticia/2026/11/byd-u9-extreme-supera-500-kmh-recorde-mundial-velocidade.ghtml), [autonext.co](https://www.autonext.co/news/yangwang-u9-xtreme-crash-testing), [media.byd.com](https://media.byd.com/yangwang-u9-xtremes-record-breaking-22-kmhrun-wins-topgearcoms-moment-of-the-year-2026-award-speed-feat-recognised-for-sending-shockwaves-around-the-automotive-world-and-potentially-being-just-the-be/?lang=eng))
- Confirmed: The driver emerged unharmed from the crash. ([fia.com](https://www.fia.com/news/yangwang-u9-xtreme-surpasses-500-kmh-speed-achievement-recognised-fia), [uol.com.br](https://www.uol.com.br/carros/noticias/redacao/2026/11/04/supercarro-eletrico-da-byd-e-destruido-em-teste-para-recorde-de-velocidade.ghtm), [autoesporte.globo.com](https://autoesporte.globo.com/setor-automotivo/mercado-automotivo/noticia/2026/11/byd-u9-extreme-supera-500-kmh-recorde-mundial-velocidade.ghtml), [autonext.co](https://www.autonext.co/news/yangwang-u9-xtreme-crash-testing), [media.byd.com](https://media.byd.com/yangwang-u9-xtremes-record-breaking-22-kmhrun-wins-topgearcoms-moment-of-the-year-2026-award-speed-feat-recognised-for-sending-shockwaves-around-the-automotive-world-and-potentially-being-just-the-be/?lang=eng))
- Not confirmed at this stage: The car's rear axle detached in the crash, with the cabin remaining intact. ([fia.com](https://www.fia.com/news/yangwang-u9-xtreme-surpasses-500-kmh-speed-achievement-recognised-fia), [uol.com.br](https://www.uol.com.br/carros/noticias/redacao/2026/11/04/supercarro-eletrico-da-byd-e-destruido-em-teste-para-recorde-de-velocidade.ghtm), [autoesporte.globo.com](https://autoesporte.globo.com/setor-automotivo/mercado-automotivo/noticia/2026/11/byd-u9-extreme-supera-500-kmh-recorde-mundial-velocidade.ghtml), [autonext.co](https://www.autonext.co/news/yangwang-u9-xtreme-crash-testing), [media.byd.com](https://media.byd.com/yangwang-u9-xtremes-record-breaking-22-kmhrun-wins-topgearcoms-moment-of-the-year-2026-award-speed-feat-recognised-for-sending-shockwaves-around-the-automotive-world-and-potentially-being-just-the-be/?lang=eng))

## Background

_Context and reference points, separate from the story’s news; every item links to its source._

**Reference points**

- The Bugatti Chiron SuperSport 300+ is presented as the world's fastest production car with a top speed of 490 km/h, according to the list of fastest production cars. ([Wikipédia](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liste_des_voitures_de_s%C3%A9rie_les_plus_rapides_au_monde))

**Key terms**

- **Production car**: The term "production car" is undefined; in the list of the world's fastest production cars, it applies to vehicles produced in at least thirty examples. ([Wikipédia](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liste_des_voitures_de_s%C3%A9rie_les_plus_rapides_au_monde))
- **Speed record**: The land speed record concerns the fastest speed reached by any wheeled land vehicle, excluding two-wheelers and guided vehicles; to limit wind interaction, an average speed is calculated from two trips between two fixed points, via an outbound and return journey made within less than one hour of each other. ([Wikipédia](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Record_de_vitesse_terrestre))
- **Nürburgring**: The Nürburgring is a motorsport circuit located in Nürburg and surrounding villages in the Ahrweiler region of Germany, including the famous North Loop ("Nordschleife") of over 20 kilometers, considered one of the most challenging circuits. ([Wikipédia](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/N%C3%BCrburgring))

**What happens next?**

_What usually happens in this kind of situation, without prejudging the outcome._

1. Generally, the FIA defines four categories of competing vehicles for speed records, including category B: series-produced automobiles at the time of the record attempt request. ([Wikipédia](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Record_de_vitesse_terrestre))

## Sources by country and language

- United States: 54 articles, 28 outlets
- China: 22 articles, 13 outlets
- France: 20 articles, 16 outlets
- Spain: 11 articles, 7 outlets
- unknown: 10 articles, 10 outlets
- Brazil: 5 articles, 5 outlets
- Germany: 4 articles, 3 outlets
- Italy: 4 articles, 3 outlets
- Netherlands: 4 articles, 2 outlets
- Australia: 3 articles, 2 outlets
- Switzerland: 2 articles, 2 outlets
- United Kingdom: 2 articles, 1 outlets
- Vietnam: 2 articles, 1 outlets
- Indonesia: 1 articles, 1 outlets
- Malaysia: 1 articles, 1 outlets
- South Africa: 1 articles, 1 outlets

**Languages**: English (67), French (21), Chinese (16), Spanish (12), Portuguese (8), German (8), Italian (6), Dutch (4), unknown (3), Russian (1)

## Timeline (8 events)

### 31 October 2026 — [BYD targets 500 km/h speed record in Dubai](https://mecapress.com/events/292-byd-targets-500-km-h-speed-record-in-dubai.md)

BYD wants one of its electric models to exceed 500 km/h during a record attempt organized in Dubai.

6 sources, 10 articles · Dubaï — Émirats arabes unis, Chine

### 2 November 2026 — [BYD Yangwang U9 Xtreme supercar wrecked in China](https://mecapress.com/events/1983-byd-yangwang-u9-xtreme-supercar-wrecked-in-china.md)

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.

27 sources, 70 articles · Chine — Chine, Émirats arabes unis

### 3 November 2026 — [Xiaomi atteint 496,22 km/h et rend hommage à BYD](https://mecapress.com/events/2840-xiaomi-atteint-496-22-km-h-et-rend-hommage-a-byd.md)

Un dirigeant de Xiaomi Auto a salué BYD après un record de vitesse de 496,22 km/h réalisé par la marque, dans la lignée des ambitions de performance de BYD à Dubaï.

1 sources, 2 articles · Chine

### 4 November 2026 — [Records de vitesse des électriques chinoises : U9 Xtreme et SU7 Ultra en débat](https://mecapress.com/events/4236-records-de-vitesse-des-electriques-chinoises-u9-xtreme-et-su7-ultra-en-debat.md)

Un article revient sur la tentative de record de vitesse de la BYD Yangwang U9 Xtreme et sur le tour du Nürburgring de la Xiaomi SU7 Ultra révisée, en s'interrogeant sur la portée de ces performances.

1 sources, 1 articles · Nürburgring — Chine, Allemagne

### 4 November 2026 — [BYD prévoit une nouvelle tentative de record de vitesse malgré un crash à 400 km/h](https://mecapress.com/events/4372-byd-prevoit-une-nouvelle-tentative-de-record-de-vitesse-malgre-un-crash-a-400.md)

Après l'accident de sa supercar Yangwang U9 Xtreme lors d'une tentative de record, BYD compte retenter l'expérience de vitesse maximale.

3 sources, 4 articles · Chine, Émirats arabes unis

### 4 November 2026 — [BYD releases footage of damaged Yangwang U9 Xtreme in promotional video](https://mecapress.com/events/4504-byd-releases-footage-of-damaged-yangwang-u9-xtreme-in-promotional-video.md)

Yangwang, BYD's luxury brand, has released images of its damaged U9 Xtreme hypercar in a promotional video. The driver emerged unharmed ahead of an attempt at a speed record in Abu Dhabi.

5 sources, 6 articles · Abou Dhabi — Chine, Émirats arabes unis

### 5 November 2026 — [La Xiaomi SU7 Ultra restylée signe un nouveau record du tour au Nürburgring](https://mecapress.com/events/4625-la-xiaomi-su7-ultra-restylee-signe-un-nouveau-record-du-tour-au-nurburgring.md)

La Xiaomi SU7 Ultra révisée établit un nouveau record du tour sur la Nordschleife du Nürburgring, tandis que la Yangwang U9 X de BYD poursuit ses tentatives de vitesse maximale, illustrant la compétition technologique entre électriques chinoises.

1 sources, 1 articles · Nürburgring — Chine, Allemagne

### 6 November 2026 — [La Yangwang U9 Xtreme dépasse les 500 km/h et bat son record](https://mecapress.com/events/5476-la-yangwang-u9-xtreme-depasse-les-500-km-h-et-bat-son-record.md)

L'hypercar électrique Yangwang U9 Xtreme de BYD a officiellement franchi la barre des 500 km/h, battant son propre record de voiture de série la plus rapide du monde.

26 sources, 52 articles · Abou Dabi — Chine, Émirats arabes unis

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