# BYD Yangwang U9 Xtreme: record above 500 km/h after crash

> BYD has broken the 500 km/h barrier with its Yangwang U9 Xtreme in Abu Dhabi, beating its own record for the fastest production car, after releasing footage of a crash that occurred in China during an attempt at around 400 km/h and announcing a new attempt. This result fuels competition among Chinese electric vehicles on performance, with Xiaomi having on its side set a record lap at the Nürburgring with the revised SU7 Ultra and claimed 496.22 km/h. Coverage differs: China and the Emirates mainly follow the BYD record and crash, Germany focuses on the Nürburgring and the debate over the scope of these performances, while Brazil relays the crossing of 500 km/h. France also covers, on the sidelines, a BMW M3 retrospective at Epoqu'auto.

**In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 10 events involving BYD, Xiaomi Auto and BMW, in 5 countries (Chine, Émirats arabes unis, Allemagne and 2 more), followed from 31 October 2026 to 8 November 2026. 291 articles from 57 sources (motorsport, electric and batteries, launches and reviews and 1 more); last updated on 8 November 2026 at 02:24. 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, Brésil, France
- Brands: BYD, Xiaomi Auto, BMW
- First detected: 31 October 2026 at 16:31
- Updated: 8 November 2026 at 02:24
- Web page: https://mecapress.com/stories/162-byd-yangwang-u9-xtreme-record-above-500-km-h-after-crash

## National stories (19)

- China — 1 country-specific event, 41 articles
- France — 1 country-specific event, 29 articles
- United States — 0 country-specific event, 93 articles
- Brazil — 0 country-specific event, 29 articles
- Spain — 0 country-specific event, 17 articles
- India — 0 country-specific event, 12 articles
- Germany — 0 country-specific event, 10 articles
- Italy — 0 country-specific event, 8 articles
- United Kingdom — 0 country-specific event, 7 articles
- South Africa — 0 country-specific event, 5 articles
- Netherlands — 0 country-specific event, 4 articles
- Australia — 0 country-specific event, 4 articles
- Switzerland — 0 country-specific event, 3 articles
- United Arab Emirates — 0 country-specific event, 3 articles
- Japan — 0 country-specific event, 2 articles
- Sri Lanka — 0 country-specific event, 2 articles
- Vietnam — 0 country-specific event, 2 articles
- Mexico — 0 country-specific event, 2 articles
- Ukraine — 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**

- BYD's Yangwang U9 Xtreme reached 503.17 km/h in Abu Dhabi. (18 independent sources: [Business Today](https://news.google.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?oc=5), [Portal N10](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiugFBVV95cUxQODRrNUtDYmpJNktyYTNnY09tUVd2UkYzZHg2Q0Vpd1BLQnZNbS1VTThGZl8weFhheUVNbGdLcGJSTWpoRFY3SW9iTWY4U18xMG5MMHB0MGJtakJsbFg1NVlIN1NOOXp3Ymt2QmEyenl2Sm93N1BSdzZiNUt2N2JPUkhqQ3NJM3M5SldIeFZndU9vWDEyYXZNSXpMY0tSWm9VUzI5NjFIby0zMXBsU1N4RWo4bEt5bXFscHc?oc=5), [Motor1.com](https://es.motor1.com/news/814672/yangwang-u9-xtreme-record-velocidad-500-kmh/), [XenoSpectrum](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMibEFVX3lxTE8tVEhrcUxLSGRqSVZLMDlONlR6OG5DMjlZTFFLSFMzdWY3Zl9jcVp5OUdzaVJ1UUwyelR3akpqY0pHd3ZCd3NCblRyOWVXY1lIb3JFTjFROWVJRGxmZlBRbkh3bUR2dUt0MXY4ZA?oc=5), [autoherald.co.kr](http://www.autoherald.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=62130), [汽车之家](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMia0FVX3lxTFAyVzEwMmVaeWxHdHFkdXRzY1hadlpucFhERldOU1pqblVIalpmZU9IMVQ5c0hsNTEtamFzdHpMUkpBVmFJTWFYY3k1cHNnR1FmZWhGUklyREMwRzVDejhDRm9WZ1liMURtQjE0?oc=5), [Tbreak UAE](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMicEFVX3lxTE94aF9JQ1RRYXR6WXlEY0N2Q0xoUVEzSDRuaVktcW1YR19TQW4teWlXUGppUy1TQWpzYVM5a3BvSWgwTEdUUm5OSTczSFp5YVYzdm40cU9xNmthRGNwOENJYjB3ei1vNVIzOFVxWUhkcng?oc=5), [Zamin.uz](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMizAFBVV95cUxOd05vQXo0dmo2Q1BRUGVkVW1qRlI1SjY0d1lPSGpmRWVQWUFtVkxSdlIyNU90RUFMZ0tuaVBnYjEtYVlxQllwaWMwZ0RmZjdYeHlQTXJheEh0UHh2TlBNbjNGRHdCbmRQS29FLW0zZTk4TUF1TUpmTFZrc3I3ZU5iSjZFT3J1OUUzM0xaZF9XSF9veU53OUpTZUxFekZ4QU5CcU84bXpvVHM3Q0MxUVlmMkkzU2dHc3pjdUp0MVRWUUYxRkNIbmlVcVRKdVI?oc=5), [Gaadiwaadi.com](https://gaadiwaadi.com/byd-yangwang-u9-xtreme-shatters-500-kmph-top-speed-barrier-worlds-first/), [Team-BHP](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitAFBVV95cUxNS19MNTV1YS1fV3NSOG1KdWpSZWRYSWh0cEtkSE01WVhCdjQ4VGdDT3hvenZrRl9FanBCSmg5NUFBRE5YaE9zV2dhOE1naGVidzVhZGdfZkhxY1RrcEZJUVhUbzdsZkhiczM3d0s5OWRKVHJTT0U4dWR2M19iNVdTbHhKVDJ1dzI3OXd3YWg2T25KWV9CdlNXWG1xck5NSGFwOTgzV0l5RlJEX2FWa2U0SHg2QWs?oc=5), [Motorcycle Sports](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinAFBVV95cUxQNm9DM0c5eEo5c0dlMzdpU2JuU18yTnlydUJzbzJoalgyOHF6OHUxdU56dmQ0aDQ5MVMxNDJiWENLNlZkQVp4Z2dVYmpOYzdfZkFBZUY0a3RBQ182LVlCQ1g2SnFzMS1SeEdCZjFJT0lQdnBLZWlRNWJnOURkRHJfRDRvN0I1cXkzR3N5NkxZN3Z3TXhJSEVlUm9KX1g?oc=5), [kuruma-news.jp](https://kuruma-news.jp/post/1137037), [Infoseek](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMia0FVX3lxTE5MdU5ZMVRYYUtMSVJrZEkwQTVJTkVvS3dYWFFIUDc4TUlvdHRwd3Z3OTc3akcwNmNlOE5WaVItUkJGUTRFYXR3SzZYSXFINHhwT0RDT3VON1lkN25TdVhleHpFQ1ZjaHU5cE1n0gFrQVVfeXFMTkx1TlkxVFhhS0xJUmtkSTBBNUlORW9Ld1hYUUhQNzhNSW90dHB3dnc5NzdqRzA2Y2U4TlZpUi1SQkZRNEVhdHdLNlhJcUg0eHBPRENPdU43WWQ3blN1WGV4ekVDVmNodTlwTWc?oc=5), [electrive.com](https://www.electrive.com/2026/11/07/byds-yangwang-u9-xtreme-breaks-the-500-km-h-barrier/), [electrive.net](https://www.electrive.net/2026/11/07/byd-yangwang-u9-xtreme-500-km-h/), [Diário do Estado](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiigFBVV95cUxPLVowTzEwMHFLejJTM0dIbGZBbGFtdldKMTVpUVNvYk1XdzZydkc2eFBkNmhQTDNURU5SOFozSTBzbXpvLTFzR0hJSVY1SlI3S1RHNTk0WVg5NXJSVUxDQU5tTFRTNldFbjhHQ3FGQkg3VmQ3UDcxR1FKREFEU0JZeV9EUHpVYUJtVEE?oc=5), [GlobalChinaEV](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitAFBVV95cUxPOVl4ZFk4Tl8yTGlVMkpwNllWczd0b1NHNzFaalNCTWNsUkpObGY3RVRwWUtYbHp1UHh5NmVwb2RIcjhOMUhyNVBRNi1VRGxLMThRZTZ0LWRwU1VCSER1NktLVEZ5UzRwU3k1LXc3MXVPdXRvYXlldEprRk80a1BfZVl0MEtwcjQtVDJtUlQ1QzRmUHB1R1ltVnN3bUx6X2tURDBnTG8wU3hZUFAzdTR0NHpPSnI?oc=5), [BW Auto World](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitgFBVV95cUxQMUh4SURvb050dDFINEdYRFduM2RwcXJuandTOEh2VFlLbVR1Nm9NQ3VVMzNHSzV2WU5vb3VWN2tXd1ZnV1o0V2QzcmNaNHN0M2NwalJCZTIzTXhjbnBMZjJTUWxmYVpBVHoyZlZWY3JMZGNmOFJ6N0VOdHJTSUtGbHZUaTk4MkpkZVpvOUMzWGE1R2FNZEdGdC1WTmpWZXpBUkZUVHczRExXYkNGeHdBY1NBQ1BUdw?oc=5))
- BYD presents the Yangwang U9 Xtreme as the first production car to exceed 500 km/h. (10 independent sources: [Geo News](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMisAFBVV95cUxPUGx2TDJ5X2JQeDgxMnRKTkUtWkR5WEtFLWtPellBcnYxVXFyUnhXMWRDSDRmeWdxWUdBLUlZS3paeGs0cnEzUGdFam5aWTNxMVhZcWlFeE5GaTFUX05DYTVQRkdrcURpbmRGUTFna25TOWFkYWcxcDFiMXNReDI4WElWcUozMldCVDRpMnh3N190a0J6el9jc1prUmxsc040RnIwdEJjMnhMNERRRUEzTg?oc=5), [ArenaEV](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirgFBVV95cUxPRXgyWlhSend5ckpBa3o5empWbUlpdHZsUEZTYjhSeXpjRzVPNURKT2NpUS1HR3BnMjRwbVVBUnhOSk81bU1DZURBc3htck9QZ1JnUjI0aFl2NmJmTzhYSHQwTVl4bFVRM1VaUmdDbnI4eTNCZ2hfc0xNdG9SZlFnUnJoX0MzYnNjTU9lUkJYejh3WV8zeDlJeGZxbk5QSURvb2F1anRHUTM1TjA3Q1HSAaoBQVVfeXFMTTZEVGFXWldVUTV4MzMyNGFOVmN2UFpiOFlqNDhKM051VDlQX0tGUThKN1dXc2xFNHFWTjRLUV9qMmFKcFFGeTB1TkRmU3h0NU1lUF9PN3VxTWNscjBES2xOd0JFaDRSeTF6UkI1Q19zQUgtTjNKWWs2TmhHWHdtb0VFZVBMVHp6SlktZDloS3VrakhxX1lBNmUyZlhaVWFiWnZ0RU5tTUkwcWc?oc=5), [Repórter Maceió](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi8wFBVV95cUxNVUZGM2VOSXVmRXFpVTNIQ2lkdjVHZmNXOVh0WkxGbW1TYUF1MzZtcnpoNWpzMmZSZmdZeWtwMVZiTEt4UjRPOHFlWDZoS0JTWWpYdDVQcDZiNkVSbk5KWlE2aVJBUkdUZVgybmpIWkZkc1Z4OEt3UldFVXlKWlU0R19NX2NaNldwVUdQaGp6X0h4QWtDcWZaRUtpbU81Y3Yxa1N1TkZKN1hxQWN2VndwRXZyRXV0eFQ4Q0w5TFgxVjVKZm5GejRTS1N1Z3pNZFkyWXBuNWI0bG9BYktJVDZCb0EwaGY1eWZDZkxKTTN6cy1ILWs?oc=5), [Zamin.uz](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMizAFBVV95cUxOd05vQXo0dmo2Q1BRUGVkVW1qRlI1SjY0d1lPSGpmRWVQWUFtVkxSdlIyNU90RUFMZ0tuaVBnYjEtYVlxQllwaWMwZ0RmZjdYeHlQTXJheEh0UHh2TlBNbjNGRHdCbmRQS29FLW0zZTk4TUF1TUpmTFZrc3I3ZU5iSjZFT3J1OUUzM0xaZF9XSF9veU53OUpTZUxFekZ4QU5CcU84bXpvVHM3Q0MxUVlmMkkzU2dHc3pjdUp0MVRWUUYxRkNIbmlVcVRKdVI?oc=5), [Gaadiwaadi.com](https://gaadiwaadi.com/byd-yangwang-u9-xtreme-shatters-500-kmph-top-speed-barrier-worlds-first/), [Ada Derana](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiR0FVX3lxTE1YOE4tMC1RdDI5S3YyeGphWGxoZExvajJaZlpHV2pYUG9ITlpLa3lNWWtmbmp2Vk5TYURLbUJKaEdtNkRRck9Z?oc=5), [Hiru News](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirAFBVV95cUxQYnVBU3N5N0ZUSVMwTEM0NEVkRUM3S29GaHBRMVl3dkJjc0NPX0M5U0VrSWxHVGhnQ0NtMlBKQ1VZY1hGSG82NjFnSVpSamlJelJONnhncmc0LTFaTVdpbER6U250N0t6Q0stR2JSa1IxblJNNW9VVUhlMFJheHBSX2N4MU1iWW9mZlFzTC1FdGtvVUNVc3ZYcXZKSEtJd3dRWTgzVDh3MVZUbl95?oc=5), [electrive.com](https://www.electrive.com/2026/11/07/byds-yangwang-u9-xtreme-breaks-the-500-km-h-barrier/), [electrive.net](https://www.electrive.net/2026/11/07/byd-yangwang-u9-xtreme-500-km-h/), [20Minutos](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilgFBVV95cUxPMlpEVEZsb3g1TFhBRTlxOFQzVlp1X0d1SW14MjlZUVJILVZrc05ic0NCRnE1SmtuRE1mRGlIakdfRTFzSk1NX21uNjdGdTNsYVN1QVlhS2VSanNzSzM1MWptdTJzeE1QamtsYlZwS3lkdWMxdEVZcHVNVWx2V2FCWThtWFhVWGlISGZjazR0eUIya2pQcnc?oc=5))
- The Yangwang U9 Xtreme received two Guinness World Records titles. (6 independent sources: [Portal N10](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiugFBVV95cUxQODRrNUtDYmpJNktyYTNnY09tUVd2UkYzZHg2Q0Vpd1BLQnZNbS1VTThGZl8weFhheUVNbGdLcGJSTWpoRFY3SW9iTWY4U18xMG5MMHB0MGJtakJsbFg1NVlIN1NOOXp3Ymt2QmEyenl2Sm93N1BSdzZiNUt2N2JPUkhqQ3NJM3M5SldIeFZndU9vWDEyYXZNSXpMY0tSWm9VUzI5NjFIby0zMXBsU1N4RWo4bEt5bXFscHc?oc=5), [Quatro Rodas](https://quatrorodas.abril.com.br/noticias/byd-yangwang-u9-xtreme-supera-os-500-km-h-e-bate-recorde-de-carro-mais-rapido-do-mundo/), [caranddriver.com](https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a74361623/yangwang-u9-xtreme-top-speed-records-312-mph/), [Gaadiwaadi.com](https://gaadiwaadi.com/byd-yangwang-u9-xtreme-shatters-500-kmph-top-speed-barrier-worlds-first/), [kuruma-news.jp](https://kuruma-news.jp/post/1137037), [Infoseek](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMia0FVX3lxTE5MdU5ZMVRYYUtMSVJrZEkwQTVJTkVvS3dYWFFIUDc4TUlvdHRwd3Z3OTc3akcwNmNlOE5WaVItUkJGUTRFYXR3SzZYSXFINHhwT0RDT3VON1lkN25TdVhleHpFQ1ZjaHU5cE1n0gFrQVVfeXFMTkx1TlkxVFhhS0xJUmtkSTBBNUlORW9Ld1hYUUhQNzhNSW90dHB3dnc5NzdqRzA2Y2U4TlZpUi1SQkZRNEVhdHdLNlhJcUg0eHBPRENPdU43WWQ3blN1WGV4ekVDVmNodTlwTWc?oc=5))
- The reached speed is presented as higher than 312 mph, or about 503 km/h. (5 independent sources: [caranddriver.com](https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a74361623/yangwang-u9-xtreme-top-speed-records-312-mph/), [autoherald.co.kr](http://www.autoherald.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=62130), [autoevolution](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiwgFBVV95cUxQaG5neFAzLXF6ZTIxRVVybkZSVW5SV19yU3gzaXdxaHNBQlRWczNxN3E5MEplS3V5MUtvVHNWdndLR1Y5b1ZFSk5ReUUyWHllT1lxUnY0Vlh0TnZZckFUMVp2dWVxaThjS1FaampvS2IwbmJyU0pSWE5lNmxZMUxRWEZoa3ZuYVpYb1JHMTY2VjFWYW9HU0hXUjktS21FSGtXRnRHU0M3Y3BRS1BLTmZRb09PRW84cXVuUTlJRzl2YUprdw?oc=5), [Interesting Engineering](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilgFBVV95cUxNaGR5c0p2ckc5aHRES3l3NGJHcUtTOEFiblhLMEZwNU5nT1FBSmg5NDE2YnpRUVR3bU1fVU9sUWhKa0lQRnBWMUpDeUpKNXNWZVNqYlpnM1dnQkRGazF1SzFSWjh4ZjRnTy1lZGV6NU1MSTZkSVZGb1YtZXN3X2ZHaWlSWUVybTBpWU5LMEtaR0w0U05RcUE?oc=5), [Autonocion.com](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiZEFVX3lxTE8taVFxTlBFS1NwWUZBeGpsalJwNnJJci1hMVZwY243QkN5TzNCSkZCdXFGUWYxUk9ncEVuRkVlaXUwUlNEWWxZQkpOX0Fzekd6a1Y2NFhqSTNXUDFheGxCeUdtVGQ?oc=5))
- The attempt is described as a one-way run, leaving intact SSC's round-trip record. (3 independent sources: [electrive.com](https://www.electrive.com/2026/11/07/byds-yangwang-u9-xtreme-breaks-the-500-km-h-barrier/), [electrive.net](https://www.electrive.net/2026/11/07/byd-yangwang-u9-xtreme-500-km-h/), [GlobalChinaEV](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitAFBVV95cUxPOVl4ZFk4Tl8yTGlVMkpwNllWczd0b1NHNzFaalNCTWNsUkpObGY3RVRwWUtYbHp1UHh5NmVwb2RIcjhOMUhyNVBRNi1VRGxLMThRZTZ0LWRwU1VCSER1NktLVEZ5UzRwU3k1LXc3MXVPdXRvYXlldEprRk80a1BfZVl0MEtwcjQtVDJtUlQ1QzRmUHB1R1ltVnN3bUx6X2tURDBnTG8wU3hZUFAzdTR0NHpPSnI?oc=5))
- The attempt was carried out on a public road in Abu Dhabi. (3 independent sources: [caranddriver.com](https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a74361623/yangwang-u9-xtreme-top-speed-records-312-mph/), [autoevolution](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiwgFBVV95cUxQaG5neFAzLXF6ZTIxRVVybkZSVW5SV19yU3gzaXdxaHNBQlRWczNxN3E5MEplS3V5MUtvVHNWdndLR1Y5b1ZFSk5ReUUyWHllT1lxUnY0Vlh0TnZZckFUMVp2dWVxaThjS1FaampvS2IwbmJyU0pSWE5lNmxZMUxRWEZoa3ZuYVpYb1JHMTY2VjFWYW9HU0hXUjktS21FSGtXRnRHU0M3Y3BRS1BLTmZRb09PRW84cXVuUTlJRzl2YUprdw?oc=5), [Motor1.com](https://tr.motor1.com/news/814752/yangwang-u9-xtreme-503km-hiz/))
- The Yangwang U9 Xtreme develops about 3,000 hp, or 3,019 hp according to one outlet. (3 independent sources: [s2pmag](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitwFBVV95cUxONUpRdXhqNndnNXVoT0V5S1YwMEhWTnVjSjlUSGMxOE96dTZvcTFCUjE5ak5pS1hvcmo4U00zS1E5dXJlSlpGYUxXWlhGY0tSQ3k0R3EyN2ljcEtxWFhBeGhrbzVXVVBteEJ6STJMMjN2cVdNN2l6ZF9uWHpxbWdYSWF2VWl2d3o0YVZSWjhoYW5jZS1vSFlqcTRjd3JBSUlYN05EQUxMSGRJeGNITnVoVVp6NjRjQUE?oc=5), [kuruma-news.jp](https://kuruma-news.jp/post/1137037), [Infoseek](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMia0FVX3lxTE5MdU5ZMVRYYUtMSVJrZEkwQTVJTkVvS3dYWFFIUDc4TUlvdHRwd3Z3OTc3akcwNmNlOE5WaVItUkJGUTRFYXR3SzZYSXFINHhwT0RDT3VON1lkN25TdVhleHpFQ1ZjaHU5cE1n0gFrQVVfeXFMTkx1TlkxVFhhS0xJUmtkSTBBNUlORW9Ld1hYUUhQNzhNSW90dHB3dnc5NzdqRzA2Y2U4TlZpUi1SQkZRNEVhdHdLNlhJcUg0eHBPRENPdU43WWQ3blN1WGV4ekVDVmNodTlwTWc?oc=5))
- The FIA recognized the record. (2 independent sources: [Quatro Rodas](https://quatrorodas.abril.com.br/noticias/byd-yangwang-u9-xtreme-supera-os-500-km-h-e-bate-recorde-de-carro-mais-rapido-do-mundo/), [Gaadiwaadi.com](https://gaadiwaadi.com/byd-yangwang-u9-xtreme-shatters-500-kmph-top-speed-barrier-worlds-first/))

**Sources disagree**

- Announced speed: 503.17 km/h according to [Business Today](https://news.google.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?oc=5), [Portal N10](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiugFBVV95cUxQODRrNUtDYmpJNktyYTNnY09tUVd2UkYzZHg2Q0Vpd1BLQnZNbS1VTThGZl8weFhheUVNbGdLcGJSTWpoRFY3SW9iTWY4U18xMG5MMHB0MGJtakJsbFg1NVlIN1NOOXp3Ymt2QmEyenl2Sm93N1BSdzZiNUt2N2JPUkhqQ3NJM3M5SldIeFZndU9vWDEyYXZNSXpMY0tSWm9VUzI5NjFIby0zMXBsU1N4RWo4bEt5bXFscHc?oc=5), [Motor1.com](https://es.motor1.com/news/814672/yangwang-u9-xtreme-record-velocidad-500-kmh/), [XenoSpectrum](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMibEFVX3lxTE8tVEhrcUxLSGRqSVZLMDlONlR6OG5DMjlZTFFLSFMzdWY3Zl9jcVp5OUdzaVJ1UUwyelR3akpqY0pHd3ZCd3NCblRyOWVXY1lIb3JFTjFROWVJRGxmZlBRbkh3bUR2dUt0MXY4ZA?oc=5), [autoherald.co.kr](http://www.autoherald.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=62130), [汽车之家](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMia0FVX3lxTFAyVzEwMmVaeWxHdHFkdXRzY1hadlpucFhERldOU1pqblVIalpmZU9IMVQ5c0hsNTEtamFzdHpMUkpBVmFJTWFYY3k1cHNnR1FmZWhGUklyREMwRzVDejhDRm9WZ1liMURtQjE0?oc=5), [Tbreak UAE](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMicEFVX3lxTE94aF9JQ1RRYXR6WXlEY0N2Q0xoUVEzSDRuaVktcW1YR19TQW4teWlXUGppUy1TQWpzYVM5a3BvSWgwTEdUUm5OSTczSFp5YVYzdm40cU9xNmthRGNwOENJYjB3ei1vNVIzOFVxWUhkcng?oc=5), [Zamin.uz](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMizAFBVV95cUxOd05vQXo0dmo2Q1BRUGVkVW1qRlI1SjY0d1lPSGpmRWVQWUFtVkxSdlIyNU90RUFMZ0tuaVBnYjEtYVlxQllwaWMwZ0RmZjdYeHlQTXJheEh0UHh2TlBNbjNGRHdCbmRQS29FLW0zZTk4TUF1TUpmTFZrc3I3ZU5iSjZFT3J1OUUzM0xaZF9XSF9veU53OUpTZUxFekZ4QU5CcU84bXpvVHM3Q0MxUVlmMkkzU2dHc3pjdUp0MVRWUUYxRkNIbmlVcVRKdVI?oc=5), [Gaadiwaadi.com](https://gaadiwaadi.com/byd-yangwang-u9-xtreme-shatters-500-kmph-top-speed-barrier-worlds-first/), [Team-BHP](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitAFBVV95cUxNS19MNTV1YS1fV3NSOG1KdWpSZWRYSWh0cEtkSE01WVhCdjQ4VGdDT3hvenZrRl9FanBCSmg5NUFBRE5YaE9zV2dhOE1naGVidzVhZGdfZkhxY1RrcEZJUVhUbzdsZkhiczM3d0s5OWRKVHJTT0U4dWR2M19iNVdTbHhKVDJ1dzI3OXd3YWg2T25KWV9CdlNXWG1xck5NSGFwOTgzV0l5RlJEX2FWa2U0SHg2QWs?oc=5), [Motorcycle Sports](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinAFBVV95cUxQNm9DM0c5eEo5c0dlMzdpU2JuU18yTnlydUJzbzJoalgyOHF6OHUxdU56dmQ0aDQ5MVMxNDJiWENLNlZkQVp4Z2dVYmpOYzdfZkFBZUY0a3RBQ182LVlCQ1g2SnFzMS1SeEdCZjFJT0lQdnBLZWlRNWJnOURkRHJfRDRvN0I1cXkzR3N5NkxZN3Z3TXhJSEVlUm9KX1g?oc=5), [kuruma-news.jp](https://kuruma-news.jp/post/1137037), [Infoseek](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMia0FVX3lxTE5MdU5ZMVRYYUtMSVJrZEkwQTVJTkVvS3dYWFFIUDc4TUlvdHRwd3Z3OTc3akcwNmNlOE5WaVItUkJGUTRFYXR3SzZYSXFINHhwT0RDT3VON1lkN25TdVhleHpFQ1ZjaHU5cE1n0gFrQVVfeXFMTkx1TlkxVFhhS0xJUmtkSTBBNUlORW9Ld1hYUUhQNzhNSW90dHB3dnc5NzdqRzA2Y2U4TlZpUi1SQkZRNEVhdHdLNlhJcUg0eHBPRENPdU43WWQ3blN1WGV4ekVDVmNodTlwTWc?oc=5), [electrive.com](https://www.electrive.com/2026/11/07/byds-yangwang-u9-xtreme-breaks-the-500-km-h-barrier/), [electrive.net](https://www.electrive.net/2026/11/07/byd-yangwang-u9-xtreme-500-km-h/), [Diário do Estado](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiigFBVV95cUxPLVowTzEwMHFLejJTM0dIbGZBbGFtdldKMTVpUVNvYk1XdzZydkc2eFBkNmhQTDNURU5SOFozSTBzbXpvLTFzR0hJSVY1SlI3S1RHNTk0WVg5NXJSVUxDQU5tTFRTNldFbjhHQ3FGQkg3VmQ3UDcxR1FKREFEU0JZeV9EUHpVYUJtVEE?oc=5), [GlobalChinaEV](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitAFBVV95cUxPOVl4ZFk4Tl8yTGlVMkpwNllWczd0b1NHNzFaalNCTWNsUkpObGY3RVRwWUtYbHp1UHh5NmVwb2RIcjhOMUhyNVBRNi1VRGxLMThRZTZ0LWRwU1VCSER1NktLVEZ5UzRwU3k1LXc3MXVPdXRvYXlldEprRk80a1BfZVl0MEtwcjQtVDJtUlQ1QzRmUHB1R1ltVnN3bUx6X2tURDBnTG8wU3hZUFAzdTR0NHpPSnI?oc=5), [BW Auto World](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitgFBVV95cUxQMUh4SURvb050dDFINEdYRFduM2RwcXJuandTOEh2VFlLbVR1Nm9NQ3VVMzNHSzV2WU5vb3VWN2tXd1ZnV1o0V2QzcmNaNHN0M2NwalJCZTIzTXhjbnBMZjJTUWxmYVpBVHoyZlZWY3JMZGNmOFJ6N0VOdHJTSUtGbHZUaTk4MkpkZVpvOUMzWGE1R2FNZEdGdC1WTmpWZXpBUkZUVHczRExXYkNGeHdBY1NBQ1BUdw?oc=5) ; 502.5 km/h according to [motorpasion.com.mx](https://www.motorpasion.com.mx/industria/nuevo-auto-rapido-mundo-supero-500-km-h-no-bugatti-koenigsegg-byd)
- Number of Guinness World Records: two records according to [Portal N10](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiugFBVV95cUxQODRrNUtDYmpJNktyYTNnY09tUVd2UkYzZHg2Q0Vpd1BLQnZNbS1VTThGZl8weFhheUVNbGdLcGJSTWpoRFY3SW9iTWY4U18xMG5MMHB0MGJtakJsbFg1NVlIN1NOOXp3Ymt2QmEyenl2Sm93N1BSdzZiNUt2N2JPUkhqQ3NJM3M5SldIeFZndU9vWDEyYXZNSXpMY0tSWm9VUzI5NjFIby0zMXBsU1N4RWo4bEt5bXFscHc?oc=5), [Quatro Rodas](https://quatrorodas.abril.com.br/noticias/byd-yangwang-u9-xtreme-supera-os-500-km-h-e-bate-recorde-de-carro-mais-rapido-do-mundo/), [caranddriver.com](https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a74361623/yangwang-u9-xtreme-top-speed-records-312-mph/), [Gaadiwaadi.com](https://gaadiwaadi.com/byd-yangwang-u9-xtreme-shatters-500-kmph-top-speed-barrier-worlds-first/), [kuruma-news.jp](https://kuruma-news.jp/post/1137037), [Infoseek](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMia0FVX3lxTE5MdU5ZMVRYYUtMSVJrZEkwQTVJTkVvS3dYWFFIUDc4TUlvdHRwd3Z3OTc3akcwNmNlOE5WaVItUkJGUTRFYXR3SzZYSXFINHhwT0RDT3VON1lkN25TdVhleHpFQ1ZjaHU5cE1n0gFrQVVfeXFMTkx1TlkxVFhhS0xJUmtkSTBBNUlORW9Ld1hYUUhQNzhNSW90dHB3dnc5NzdqRzA2Y2U4TlZpUi1SQkZRNEVhdHdLNlhJcUg0eHBPRENPdU43WWQ3blN1WGV4ekVDVmNodTlwTWc?oc=5) ; four records according to [Motor1.com](https://es.motor1.com/news/814672/yangwang-u9-xtreme-record-velocidad-500-kmh/)

**Single source so far**

- BYD states that the Yangwang U9 Xtreme beat its previous record of 496.22 km/h set in Germany in September 2025. (according to [Gaadiwaadi.com](https://gaadiwaadi.com/byd-yangwang-u9-xtreme-shatters-500-kmph-top-speed-barrier-worlds-first/))
- The official test took place on November 1 on the E11 highway in Abu Dhabi. (according to [autoherald.co.kr](http://www.autoherald.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=62130))

**Updates**

- 6 November 2026 at 10:13: Record broken: 503.17 km/h reached in Abu Dhabi on November 1, 2026, after announcing a new attempt.
- 5 November 2026 at 09:01: BYD integrated the crash footage into a promotional video.
- 5 November 2026 at 09:01: The driver allegedly waited a week before telling his wife.
- 5 November 2026 at 09:01: The crash video sequence is presented as old by one outlet.

**Checked on the web**

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

- Confirmed: BYD's Yangwang U9 Xtreme reached 503.17 km/h in Abu Dhabi. ([autonext.co](https://www.autonext.co/news/yangwang-u9-xtreme-503-kmh-world-record), [autoesporte.globo.com](https://autoesporte.globo.com/setor-automotivo/mercado-automotivo/noticia/2026/11/byd-u9-extreme-supera-500-kmh-recorde-mundial-velocidade.ghtml?interno_campanha=autoesporte.globo.com/setor-automotivo/mercado-automotivo/noticia/2026/08/carros-eletricos-hibridos-vendidos-brasil-julho-2026.ghtml&interno_midia=recomendacaotema&interno_origem=materiasautoesporte), [autoesporte.globo.com](https://autoesporte.globo.com/setor-automotivo/mercado-automotivo/noticia/2026/11/byd-u9-extreme-supera-500-kmh-recorde-mundial-velocidade.ghtml?interno_campanha=autoesporte.globo.com/eletricos-e-hibridos/noticia/2023/11/reforma-tributaria-e-aprovada-com-polemica-sobre-o-futuro-dos-carros-eletricos-no-brasil.ghtml&interno_midia=recomendacaotema&interno_origem=materiasautoesporte), [theevreport.com](https://theevreport.com/yangwang-u9-xtreme-503-kmh-production-car-record), [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: BYD presents the Yangwang U9 Xtreme as the first production car to exceed 500 km/h. ([autonext.co](https://www.autonext.co/news/yangwang-u9-xtreme-503-kmh-world-record), [autoesporte.globo.com](https://autoesporte.globo.com/setor-automotivo/mercado-automotivo/noticia/2026/11/byd-u9-extreme-supera-500-kmh-recorde-mundial-velocidade.ghtml?interno_campanha=autoesporte.globo.com/eletricos-e-hibridos/noticia/2023/11/reforma-tributaria-e-aprovada-com-polemica-sobre-o-futuro-dos-carros-eletricos-no-brasil.ghtml&interno_midia=recomendacaotema&interno_origem=materiasautoesporte), [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), [theevreport.com](https://theevreport.com/yangwang-u9-xtreme-503-kmh-production-car-record), [autonext.co](https://www.autonext.co/news/yangwang-u9-xtreme-crash-testing))
- Confirmed: BYD states that the Yangwang U9 Xtreme beat its previous record of 496.22 km/h set in Germany in September 2025. ([autonext.co](https://www.autonext.co/news/yangwang-u9-xtreme-503-kmh-world-record), [electrive.com](https://www.electrive.com/2026/11/07/byds-yangwang-u9-xtreme-breaks-the-500-km-h-barrier/?source=newscura), [autoesporte.globo.com](https://autoesporte.globo.com/setor-automotivo/mercado-automotivo/noticia/2026/11/byd-u9-extreme-supera-500-kmh-recorde-mundial-velocidade.ghtml?interno_campanha=autoesporte.globo.com/eletricos-e-hibridos/noticia/2023/11/reforma-tributaria-e-aprovada-com-polemica-sobre-o-futuro-dos-carros-eletricos-no-brasil.ghtml&interno_midia=recomendacaotema&interno_origem=materiasautoesporte), [theevreport.com](https://theevreport.com/yangwang-u9-xtreme-503-kmh-production-car-record), [autoesporte.globo.com](https://autoesporte.globo.com/setor-automotivo/mercado-automotivo/noticia/2026/11/byd-u9-extreme-supera-500-kmh-recorde-mundial-velocidade.ghtml?interno_campanha=autoesporte.globo.com/setor-automotivo/inovacao-e-tecnologia-em-automoveis/noticia/2025/08/novas-regras-carregador-carro-eletrico-predios.ghtml&interno_midia=recomendacaotema&interno_origem=materiasautoesporte))

## 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. ([Wikipédia](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liste_des_voitures_de_s%C3%A9rie_les_plus_rapides_au_monde))

**Key terms**

- **Production car**: An indefinite term that, in the context of speed records, applies to vehicles 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 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, by an outbound and return run performed within less than one hour of each other. ([Wikipédia](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Record_de_vitesse_terrestre))
- **Nürburgring**: Motor racing circuit located in Nürburg and surrounding villages in the Ahrweiler region of Germany, best known for its North Loop ("Nordschleife") of over 20 kilometers, considered one of the most difficult 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 the vehicle categories concerned by record attempts, including category B for series-produced automobiles at the time of the record attempt request. ([Wikipédia](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Record_de_vitesse_terrestre))
2. Generally, an average speed is calculated from two trips between two fixed points, by an outbound and return run performed within less than one hour of each other. ([Wikipédia](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Record_de_vitesse_terrestre))

## Sources by country and language

- United States: 93 articles, 53 outlets
- China: 41 articles, 17 outlets
- Brazil: 29 articles, 22 outlets
- France: 29 articles, 20 outlets
- Spain: 17 articles, 13 outlets
- India: 12 articles, 7 outlets
- Germany: 10 articles, 8 outlets
- unknown: 10 articles, 10 outlets
- Italy: 8 articles, 5 outlets
- United Kingdom: 7 articles, 6 outlets
- South Africa: 5 articles, 4 outlets
- Australia: 4 articles, 2 outlets
- Netherlands: 4 articles, 2 outlets
- United Arab Emirates: 3 articles, 3 outlets
- Switzerland: 3 articles, 3 outlets
- Japan: 2 articles, 2 outlets
- Sri Lanka: 2 articles, 2 outlets
- Mexico: 2 articles, 2 outlets
- Ukraine: 2 articles, 2 outlets
- Vietnam: 2 articles, 1 outlets
- Canada: 1 articles, 1 outlets
- Indonesia: 1 articles, 1 outlets
- South Korea: 1 articles, 1 outlets
- Malaysia: 1 articles, 1 outlets
- Sweden: 1 articles, 1 outlets
- Uzbekistan: 1 articles, 1 outlets

**Languages**: English (136), Chinese (35), Portuguese (34), French (32), Spanish (22), German (12), Italian (8), Dutch (4), unknown (4), Japanese (2), Korean (1), 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.

2 sources, 2 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.

50 sources, 191 articles · Abou Dabi — Chine, Émirats arabes unis, Brésil

### 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, 4 articles · Abu Dhabi — Émirats arabes unis, Chine

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Cite as: Mecapress, “BYD Yangwang U9 Xtreme: record above 500 km/h after crash”, https://mecapress.com/stories/162-byd-yangwang-u9-xtreme-record-above-500-km-h-after-crash
Methodology: https://mecapress.com/methodology