Story no.162InternationalOngoingMotorsport +1Notable Several countries (3)31 Oct → 4 Nov4 facts · 15 art.
Electric speed records: BYD and Xiaomi in the spotlight
BYD is attempting to push an electric model past 500 km/h in a bid in Dubai, while Xiaomi reached 496.22 km/h and praised BYD. These performances fuel a debate about the significance of Chinese electric speed records, particularly surrounding the Yangwang U9 Xtreme and the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra and its Nürburgring lap. BYD plans a new attempt despite a supercar accident at 400 km/h. Chinese coverage follows both brands and Xiaomi's tribute to BYD; the United Arab Emirates relays BYD's attempts in Dubai; Germany appears in the debate regarding the Nürburgring; while French and American articles are listed without specific national details in the provided sub-events.
In brief
Ongoing story bringing together 4 events involving BYD and Xiaomi Auto, in 3 countries (Chine, Émirats arabes unis, Allemagne), followed from 31 October 2026 to 4 November 2026. 15 articles from 7 sources (motorsport, electric and batteries); last updated on 4 November 2026 at 17:55. Figures reported: 9 vehicles.
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- 17h55
LatestBYD prévoit une nouvelle tentative de record de vitesse malgré un crash à 400 km/h
Après l'accident de sa supercar Yangwang U9 Xtreme lors d'une tentative de record, BYD compte retenter l'expérience de vitesse maximale.
Yahoo AutosBlick
- 15h04
Records de vitesse des électriques chinoises : U9 Xtreme et SU7 Ultra en débat
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.
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Countries concerned
Several countries (3)
Brands concerned
- BYD (Yangwang U9, U9 Xtreme, U9, Yangwang U9 Xtreme)
- Xiaomi Auto (SU7 Ultra)
Official figures
- BYD · 49,953 reg. (EU + EFTA + UK, Sept 26) · 2 recall(s) in 12 months
Key figures
- 9
- véhicules
Highest number recorded in 2 article(s), automatically extracted: please check sources.
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Press country
| Articles | Outlets | |
|---|---|---|
| China | 5 | 5 |
| France | 3 | 2 |
| United States | 3 | 3 |
| Australia | 1 | 1 |
| Brazil | 1 | 1 |
| Switzerland | 1 | 1 |
| Netherlands | 1 | 1 |
Languages
| Articles | Outlets | |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 5 | 5 |
| English | 4 | 4 |
| French | 3 | 2 |
| Portuguese | 1 | 1 |
| German | 1 | 1 |
| Dutch | 1 | 1 |
Country of the outlet (not of the topic), inferred from its address and language. Each outlet counts once per row.
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