# 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 sold for approximately $3 million, following an accident in China during a test at 400 km/h from which the driver emerged unharmed. The brand announced that it had broken the 500 km/h barrier and beaten its own record for the fastest production car. Xiaomi Auto praised this performance after its 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 focused on the crash, the record attempt, and the meeting between the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and BYD; in Germany, the debate centered on the significance of these performances compared to Xiaomi's time at the Nürburgring, 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 5 countries (Chine, Émirats arabes unis, Allemagne and 2 more), followed from 31 October 2026 to 7 November 2026. 288 articles from 56 sources (motorsport, electric and batteries, launches and reviews and 1 more); last updated on 7 November 2026 at 18:04. 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, Brésil, France
- Brands: BYD, Xiaomi Auto, BMW
- First detected: 31 October 2026 at 16:31
- Updated: 7 November 2026 at 18:04
- Web page: https://mecapress.com/stories/162-byd-yangwang-u9-xtreme-exceeds-500-km-h-despite-a-crash

## National stories (18)

- China — 1 country-specific event, 40 articles
- France — 1 country-specific event, 29 articles
- United States — 0 country-specific event, 93 articles
- Brazil — 0 country-specific event, 28 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
- Ukraine — 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

## 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**

- The Yangwang U9 Xtreme, an electric hypercar from BYD's luxury brand, reached 503.17 km/h during an official attempt. 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- BYD presents the Yangwang U9 Xtreme as the first production car to exceed 500 km/h. (9 independent sources: [Gadget Review](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMingFBVV95cUxNdnA1UjFvN2N6eGRYSlhubVFfalIyeUdFNllmVEdLaXR1cUJmUWh5Zngxd3Z5TzVEcFV4UDdacFZQMnd1WjNKckNnMllUVDkxMDJYSWkxckozdXphckhwaFk1RFRCZGZuTUNocHNJZXZUdFpXbVhzQjN1dk40WkdCR2c5aEJMeGZmY2tNWVI5M3hFZVJiN1E1b3FtUGp4Zw?oc=5), [Yahoo Autos](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipgFBVV95cUxNcWc1Ni1YYlVUMEloS1pMNlJ3WW5OQk5KZThxdlFhbjBaNzdzRVgybjkydlFobUkwemJwaDJmNnJNcFBEMmRaR1p0NmxQOFlCMWR4Xy1lcFlPbWNSLTZxZG82Z3gyZ2lkNTJDWkxyekVxTzRGOEhvYk0yVmdmSF9OOHljcGZyeDkxb0R1TVM4Um44UVk3RjN0dlNwSGZWdWJuOHd6Zzdn?oc=5), [Geo News](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMisAFBVV95cUxPUGx2TDJ5X2JQeDgxMnRKTkUtWkR5WEtFLWtPellBcnYxVXFyUnhXMWRDSDRmeWdxWUdBLUlZS3paeGs0cnEzUGdFam5aWTNxMVhZcWlFeE5GaTFUX05DYTVQRkdrcURpbmRGUTFna25TOWFkYWcxcDFiMXNReDI4WElWcUozMldCVDRpMnh3N190a0J6el9jc1prUmxsc040RnIwdEJjMnhMNERRRUEzTg?oc=5), [ArenaEV](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirgFBVV95cUxPRXgyWlhSend5ckpBa3o5empWbUlpdHZsUEZTYjhSeXpjRzVPNURKT2NpUS1HR3BnMjRwbVVBUnhOSk81bU1DZURBc3htck9QZ1JnUjI0aFl2NmJmTzhYSHQwTVl4bFVRM1VaUmdDbnI4eTNCZ2hfc0xNdG9SZlFnUnJoX0MzYnNjTU9lUkJYejh3WV8zeDlJeGZxbk5QSURvb2F1anRHUTM1TjA3Q1HSAaoBQVVfeXFMTTZEVGFXWldVUTV4MzMyNGFOVmN2UFpiOFlqNDhKM051VDlQX0tGUThKN1dXc2xFNHFWTjRLUV9qMmFKcFFGeTB1TkRmU3h0NU1lUF9PN3VxTWNscjBES2xOd0JFaDRSeTF6UkI1Q19zQUgtTjNKWWs2TmhHWHdtb0VFZVBMVHp6SlktZDloS3VrakhxX1lBNmUyZlhaVWFiWnZ0RU5tTUkwcWc?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://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikwFBVV95cUxPcEUwTEwxRFFISVZQTXN6QlNTODZNSDNfYW9qWkFnbEJlYXRnZDdjeWNpVngtYXV6TnA3V1FrcXB0OXJTZXNXaVpCbEhEaUI4bjVKNU9OTDREZUI3YVJ1bEhxYllUVXlTekl5MWNQNmtTOGJzSElpZVRQdHZQRUJkMFV5RzQtbFhFQWJjeThlajdxNUE?oc=5), [electrive.net](https://www.electrive.net/2026/11/07/byd-yangwang-u9-xtreme-500-km-h/))
- The Yangwang U9 Xtreme received two Guinness World Records titles. (4 independent sources: [Portal N10](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiugFBVV95cUxQODRrNUtDYmpJNktyYTNnY09tUVd2UkYzZHg2Q0Vpd1BLQnZNbS1VTThGZl8weFhheUVNbGdLcGJSTWpoRFY3SW9iTWY4U18xMG5MMHB0MGJtakJsbFg1NVlIN1NOOXp3Ymt2QmEyenl2Sm93N1BSdzZiNUt2N2JPUkhqQ3NJM3M5SldIeFZndU9vWDEyYXZNSXpMY0tSWm9VUzI5NjFIby0zMXBsU1N4RWo4bEt5bXFscHc?oc=5), [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))
- The attempt is described as a one-way run, leaving the round-trip record held by SSC intact. (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 run 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 achieved speed is presented as exceeding 312 mph, or approximately 503 km/h. (3 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), [Interesting Engineering](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilgFBVV95cUxNaGR5c0p2ckc5aHRES3l3NGJHcUtTOEFiblhLMEZwNU5nT1FBSmg5NDE2YnpRUVR3bU1fVU9sUWhKa0lQRnBWMUpDeUpKNXNWZVNqYlpnM1dnQkRGazF1SzFSWjh4ZjRnTy1lZGV6NU1MSTZkSVZGb1YtZXN3X2ZHaWlSWUVybTBpWU5LMEtaR0w0U05RcUE?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/))
- The Yangwang U9 Xtreme develops approximately 3,000 hp, or 3,019 hp according to one media outlet. (2 independent sources: [s2pmag](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitwFBVV95cUxONUpRdXhqNndnNXVoT0V5S1YwMEhWTnVjSjlUSGMxOE96dTZvcTFCUjE5ak5pS1hvcmo4U00zS1E5dXJlSlpGYUxXWlhGY0tSQ3k0R3EyN2ljcEtxWFhBeGhrbzVXVVBteEJ6STJMMjN2cVdNN2l6ZF9uWHpxbWdYSWF2VWl2d3o0YVZSWjhoYW5jZS1vSFlqcTRjd3JBSUlYN05EQUxMSGRJeGNITnVoVVp6NjRjQUE?oc=5), [kuruma-news.jp](https://kuruma-news.jp/post/1137037))

**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), [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 Records: two records according to [Portal N10](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiugFBVV95cUxQODRrNUtDYmpJNktyYTNnY09tUVd2UkYzZHg2Q0Vpd1BLQnZNbS1VTThGZl8weFhheUVNbGdLcGJSTWpoRFY3SW9iTWY4U18xMG5MMHB0MGJtakJsbFg1NVlIN1NOOXp3Ymt2QmEyenl2Sm93N1BSdzZiNUt2N2JPUkhqQ3NJM3M5SldIeFZndU9vWDEyYXZNSXpMY0tSWm9VUzI5NjFIby0zMXBsU1N4RWo4bEt5bXFscHc?oc=5), [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) ; four records according to [Motor1.com](https://es.motor1.com/news/814672/yangwang-u9-xtreme-record-velocidad-500-kmh/)

**Single source so far**

- According to one media outlet, the official run took place on November 1st on the E11 highway in Abu Dhabi. (according to [autoherald.co.kr](http://www.autoherald.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=62130))
- 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/))

**Updates**

- 6 November 2026 at 10:13: Record broken: 503.17 km/h reached in Abu Dhabi on November 1, 2026, following the announcement of a new attempt.
- 5 November 2026 at 09:01: BYD integrated the crash images 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 video sequence of the crash is presented as old by one media outlet.

**Checked on the web**

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

- Not confirmed at this stage: The Yangwang U9 Xtreme, an electric hypercar from BYD's luxury brand, reached 503.17 km/h during an official attempt. ([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), [autonext.co](https://www.autonext.co/news/yangwang-u9-xtreme-crash-testing), [autotribune.co.kr](https://www.autotribune.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=47282), [autonews.fr](https://www.autonews.fr/buzz/byd-tente-de-battre-un-record-a-plus-de-500-km-h-sa-supercar-finit-dans-la-barriere-150141), [electrek.co](http://electrek.co/2026/11/03/byds-ev-crashes-at-280-mph-watch-driver-escape-unharmed))
- 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: According to one media outlet, the official run took place on November 1st on the E11 highway 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), [autonext.co](https://www.autonext.co/news/yangwang-u9-xtreme-crash-testing), [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))

## Background

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

**Key terms**

- **Production Car**: According to the source, the term is undefined; it applies here to vehicles that have been produced in at least thirty units, unmodified and unpreserved. ([Wikipédia](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liste_des_voitures_de_s%C3%A9rie_les_plus_rapides_au_monde))
- **Hypercar**: Generally, the term refers to very high-end sports cars with extreme performances, superior to those of supercars. It also refers, since 2021, to the top category of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), defined by a technical regulation common to the FIA and ACO. ([Wikipédia](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypercar))
- **Nürburgring**: A motor racing circuit located in Nürburg and surrounding villages, in the Ahrweiler region of Germany, one of the most famous in the world, particularly 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))

## Sources by country and language

- United States: 93 articles, 53 outlets
- China: 40 articles, 17 outlets
- France: 29 articles, 20 outlets
- Brazil: 28 articles, 21 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
- 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
- Japan: 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 (34), Portuguese (33), French (32), Spanish (22), German (12), Italian (8), Dutch (4), unknown (4), Japanese (1), 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.

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.

49 sources, 189 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 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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