# BYD Yangwang U9 Xtreme exceeds 500 km/h despite a crash

> BYD conducted a speed record attempt in the United Arab Emirates with its Yangwang U9 Xtreme, an electric hypercar priced at around 3 million dollars, after an accident occurred in China during a test at 400 km/h from which the driver emerged unharmed. The brand announces it has broken the 500 km/h barrier and beaten its own record for the fastest production car. Xiaomi Auto praised this performance after its own record of 496.22 km/h, while its revised SU7 Ultra set a new lap record at the Nürburgring, fueling comparisons between Chinese electric vehicles. Chinese and Emirati coverage focuses on the crash, the record attempt, and the meeting of the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi with BYD; in Germany, the debate centers on the significance of these performances versus the Xiaomi's Nürburgring lap time, while in France a separate sub-event concerns the 40th anniversary of the BMW M3 at Epoqu'auto.

**In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 10 events involving BYD, Xiaomi Auto and BMW, in 4 countries (Chine, Émirats arabes unis, Allemagne and 1 more), followed from 31 October 2026 to 6 November 2026. 185 articles from 45 sources (motorsport, electric and batteries, launches and reviews and 1 more); last updated on 6 November 2026 at 16:04. Figures reported: 30 vehicles.

- Status: ongoing
- Scope: International
- Category: Motorsport, Electric and batteries, Launches and reviews, Recalls and safety
- Countries: Chine, Émirats arabes unis, Allemagne, France
- Brands: BYD, Xiaomi Auto, BMW
- First detected: 31 October 2026 at 16:31
- Updated: 6 November 2026 at 16:04
- Web page: https://mecapress.com/stories/162-byd-yangwang-u9-xtreme-exceeds-500-km-h-despite-a-crash

## National stories (14)

- China — 1 country-specific event, 29 articles
- France — 1 country-specific event, 23 articles
- United States — 0 country-specific event, 62 articles
- Spain — 0 country-specific event, 12 articles
- Brazil — 0 country-specific event, 11 articles
- Italy — 0 country-specific event, 7 articles
- India — 0 country-specific event, 4 articles
- Germany — 0 country-specific event, 4 articles
- Netherlands — 0 country-specific event, 4 articles
- Australia — 0 country-specific event, 3 articles
- Vietnam — 0 country-specific event, 2 articles
- Switzerland — 0 country-specific event, 2 articles
- United Kingdom — 0 country-specific event, 2 articles
- United Arab Emirates — 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 accident during testing 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 accident. (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 accident occurred during a test aimed at exceeding 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 hit 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 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 accident: Approximately 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/) ; Approximately 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) ; Approximately 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: Approximately 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) ; Approximately 4 million dollars according to [News.com.au](https://news.google.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?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 accident, while the cabin remained 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 reportedly waited a week before informing his wife.
- 5 November 2026 at 09:01: The crash video footage is presented as old by a media outlet.

**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 accident during testing 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 accident. ([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 accident, while the cabin remained 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 the 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 that have been produced in at least thirty units. ([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 highest speed achieved by any wheeled land vehicle, excluding two-wheelers and guided vehicles; to limit wind interaction, an average speed is calculated from two runs between two fixed points, an outbound and a return completed within less than an hour of each other. ([Wikipédia](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Record_de_vitesse_terrestre))
- **Nürburgring**: The Nürburgring is a motor racing circuit located in Nürburg and the surrounding villages in the Ahrweiler district of Germany, notably featuring 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. As a rule, the FIA defines four categories of competing vehicles for speed records, including Category B: series-produced automobiles at the time of the record attempt application. ([Wikipédia](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Record_de_vitesse_terrestre))

## Sources by country and language

- United States: 62 articles, 34 outlets
- China: 30 articles, 15 outlets
- France: 23 articles, 16 outlets
- Spain: 12 articles, 8 outlets
- Brazil: 11 articles, 9 outlets
- unknown: 10 articles, 10 outlets
- Italy: 7 articles, 4 outlets
- Germany: 4 articles, 3 outlets
- India: 4 articles, 3 outlets
- Netherlands: 4 articles, 2 outlets
- Australia: 3 articles, 2 outlets
- United Arab Emirates: 2 articles, 2 outlets
- Switzerland: 2 articles, 2 outlets
- United Kingdom: 2 articles, 1 outlets
- Vietnam: 2 articles, 1 outlets
- Canada: 1 articles, 1 outlets
- Indonesia: 1 articles, 1 outlets
- Mexico: 1 articles, 1 outlets
- Malaysia: 1 articles, 1 outlets
- Sweden: 1 articles, 1 outlets
- Ukraine: 1 articles, 1 outlets
- South Africa: 1 articles, 1 outlets

**Languages**: English (83), French (25), Chinese (24), Spanish (15), Portuguese (14), German (9), Italian (7), Dutch (4), unknown (3), Russian (1)

## Timeline (10 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.

36 sources, 87 articles · Abou Dabi — Chine, Émirats arabes unis

### 6 November 2026 — [Epoqu'auto 2026 : une exposition célèbre les 40 ans de la BMW M3](https://mecapress.com/events/5737-epoqu-auto-2026-une-exposition-celebre-les-40-ans-de-la-bmw-m3.md)

Le salon Epoqu'auto de Lyon propose une rétrospective réunissant une vingtaine de BMW M3 de toutes générations, dont des versions de compétition et CSL, pour les 40 ans du modèle.

1 sources, 1 articles · Lyon — France

### 6 November 2026 — [Le prince héritier d'Abu Dhabi s'entretient avec BYD du record de vitesse](https://mecapress.com/events/5766-le-prince-heritier-d-abu-dhabi-s-entretient-avec-byd-du-record-de-vitesse.md)

Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed a rencontré le vice-président exécutif de BYD pour revenir sur le record de vitesse mondial établi à Abu Dhabi par la Yangwang U9 Xtreme.

1 sources, 3 articles · Abu Dhabi — Émirats arabes unis, Chine

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Cite as: Mecapress, “BYD Yangwang U9 Xtreme exceeds 500 km/h despite a crash”, https://mecapress.com/stories/162-byd-yangwang-u9-xtreme-exceeds-500-km-h-despite-a-crash
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