# Speed records: BYD Yangwang U9 Xtreme and Xiaomi SU7 Ultra in contention

> BYD is seeking to push its Yangwang U9 Xtreme past 500 km/h in Dubai, while one of these electric hypercars was destroyed in an accident in China during an attempt at 400 km/h; the manufacturer says it wants to try again and has released footage of the crash. Xiaomi Auto, for its part, claims a speed record of 496.22 km/h and a new lap record for the revised SU7 Ultra at the Nürburgring, while paying tribute to BYD. These performances are fueling a technological competition between Chinese electric vehicles, followed by the press in many countries. The sub-events show different angles: China and the United Arab Emirates focus mainly on the speed attempts and the accident, while Germany concentrates on the lap record at the Nürburgring.

**In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 7 events involving BYD and Xiaomi Auto, in 3 countries (Chine, Émirats arabes unis, Allemagne), followed from 31 October 2026 to 5 November 2026. 86 articles from 29 sources (motorsport, electric and batteries, recalls and safety); last updated on 5 November 2026 at 10:15. Figures reported: 9 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: 5 November 2026 at 10:15
- Web page: https://mecapress.com/stories/162-speed-records-byd-yangwang-u9-xtreme-and-xiaomi-su7-ultra-in-contention

## National stories (11)

- China — 1 country-specific event, 8 articles
- United States — 0 country-specific event, 35 articles
- France — 0 country-specific event, 11 articles
- Spain — 0 country-specific event, 4 articles
- Brazil — 0 country-specific event, 3 articles
- Australia — 0 country-specific event, 3 articles
- Italy — 0 country-specific event, 3 articles
- Vietnam — 0 country-specific event, 2 articles
- Netherlands — 0 country-specific event, 2 articles
- Germany — 0 country-specific event, 2 articles
- Switzerland — 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 BYD Yangwang U9 Xtreme was destroyed in a high-speed accident on a circuit in China. 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- The driver emerged unharmed from the accident and left the wreckage under his own power. (22 independent sources: [zhongauto.com](https://zhongauto.com/news/byd-s-yangwang-u9-xtreme-crashes-in-china-without-battery-fire), [evwire.com](https://evwire.com/p/byd-yangwang-u9-xtreme-crash-high-speed-test-china-video), [Motor1.com](https://it.motor1.com/news/814162/hypercar-cinese-3000-cv-incidente/), [InsideEVs](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqgFBVV95cUxQRnpNcVZHSkRjVXJLLU1xTVdjLVVuNjZVUDk1Y2U1N1JKVF9EWGNPeGt4cWFnQWFGUnpSZDBvaE1PRjcwMzNBSi04NWZzX3dkd0hNTXF6WXptdjltTjRZMmhtOUJvRG8yQTAySzhhV1EteGFrWnd6eHJldXhCSnVKeC1WWGRrX3ZVYVFReks5SkpuMFZJUWY3NW8ycjdoM1lrc0t3Nm56c0pGQQ?oc=5), [Autoblog](https://www.autoblog.com/news/byds-yangwang-u9-extreme-wrecked-during-suspected-310-mph-test-run), [AutoNext.co](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMibkFVX3lxTE00Q0NORlA1ZWloVDkxSUdnajR5eXVEV3ZXNkVRb3I4R0lrWU5oNXk5SF9OdTl5ZDBOX2hIZlVoT3l5UFJydHp0OHdEa0dnQ2JLcDd5VjZWNnBxUnJ6X24yaFk5aEdzSFZhZV8tUk9n?oc=5), [autoevolution](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirAFBVV95cUxNdzN4Wmc3S1l1MnlhYmVVSmdrRElzanJtTy1DVXRLT2NpcmlvblJSZzZ5US1oczN2Z183a2h6bm5taVpMcVpRSzUzNlJGYTV0M2dvM1h1ekc3aURmVHBjdm9lQ0NHWkcyYlJGNGQ2WFBpSnJ3TjN3X0FtS2p5VzVlY1ZmZ2ZNOGEzYnRHNFlZUFRMVnExVkQ0YjhSUmU1VW1yVnJGenRGX2lyeDJC?oc=5), [AutoSpies](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMibkFVX3lxTE5WMTZvTmdXc1I0OUJhNVNYdFNRMDF6dm94eHRRU0MwVWpTYm9SdGFfbWFySFZRQV9OOXZOUW9QY0E1LXItMUxic0o1aG9IWEtVNmZVOTBscXk2cUxGUUFXLXpBZUVyODkyMHZWcndn?oc=5), [AutoPapo](https://autopapo.com.br/curta/byd-de-r-165-milhoes-que-chega-a-500-km-h-bate-em-teste-perde-as-rodas-traseiras-e-vira-sucata-motorista-sai-andando-dos-destrocos/), [Electrek](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikAFBVV95cUxPQ1pUMjNBMmo3QUJKQTdkcE0tdk1NV3ByQ3FPdXFnZHdUTE12by1YSVAwOWVUVmVmMndnSHp6YXlpSDFETXdrcWpheEpON2E2ZjlWazRzNXpIaWd2X0dxeVY4SUpwMzIwSUNWdlNxRm9sUExDcEdRVEVnTzg0cGI0NlFRRkJpYkR4TFNnS0RKbFA?oc=5), [CarScoops](https://www.carscoops.com/2305589/yangwang-u9-xtreme-crash-video/), [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), [tokenpost.com](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/48494), [Yahoo Autos](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijwFBVV95cUxQV2p5b0pLaWpOcVIxaTl6UE9Bdl96M2kwMFN3aUVwMzc5VkRYWWgyWkcwMzVXRzV6ZXNmNG5WSklaemkxUkhnTUlna2UtS1BsV0FMWWxac1cyVmRWWW5fdTRzQ1d3Nk00Ukk3eGRVekJHd2pWV243XzJ2bnJuVk1aYjNBMTI1RWs4Q3NVZlRQcw?oc=5), [MotorBiscuit](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirgFBVV95cUxOUXFkMFhnYXozVTdIdmRLUTlQTXZhLXh5NU5xVUdFRTVnUkhmRUNLX0pEV3N2c0Vqam9zZi1aYlVCR3o3Y1pwdFY0ZTdwQUh3ZVhFblFSWVc0a3ROeElaT1BkOUhraG9aTVNVV0FBVDJwUXd3b0w0OHkzNm9mWlpLTHJNZEo3VGtQb1hPRl9QYnNha0xxSlIyTjlDUDRsYkVYVzh5SVRKeXVXUUJTaFE?oc=5), [Gadget Review](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilAFBVV95cUxQU3ZXQzIzeEpONUxhT3cyOFRIbnZVQkstc0VjdXRCOFB5Q3R0cVhQYkFWVjBtNWlnTHVNY1VDckQ1cVpSaV9vOE1TQ0tYZ2lwazhFckR1eDlSeHdFbFpidlBkX29kWlZRVFBlQlpnMXJPbWtpUlFuQ1kxZHpId3hGdFNrOUFEaFlFU1Qza0V3SUFjLVZM?oc=5), [Motorpasión](https://www.motorpasion.com/seguridad/superdeportivo-rapido-mundo-se-estrella-antes-lograr-500-km-h-piloto-ha-salido-ileso), [backfirenews.com](https://backfirenews.com/byds-record-chasing-u9-xtreme-destroyed-in-china-test-why-its-driver-walked-free/), [TAG24](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivAFBVV95cUxQLVpzQXB0RmJiODJZQVlJaERnNm5sNFhZSkk4YWNYUW1KbU5GWUpqM1RnTHhOeWxNcHM2cnZfZmpGS25fRHF1WmZIUlBsWWQ1NkFWRjVJNU85Vm90MDVKWTdPcXlMR1h1X09id3VBSWtzaFlMaGFzUmZYRHhsQk5YU0FURFpESnpzVFVzVDhxNVpQSUhwbkk4bXo3blF0V3gyWU1ReGg4Qlg0MDRTaFlQZWZoYkRHb3dwTS1keg?oc=5))
- The accident occurred during a test aiming to exceed 500 km/h. (8 independent sources: [Caradisiac](https://www.caradisiac.com/byd-montre-la-yangwang-u9x-qui-se-crashe-a-tres-haute-vitesse-avant-sa-tentative-a-plus-de-500-km-h-224883.htm#xtor=RSS-40), [Entrevue.fr](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMixwFBVV95cUxPOWdBajZDbllDQlZGLW5rUThPMWt2WndzNTlzdnJpNXc2WG5iZ3cwUjhtQlkxbkRQNVEzdjk1Slo0ZGRpT1puck5PMDAtOGhIWERxWGFHemJwcHc2OWNocnNvcmdrOExqSHk5bjF4elI5M3NUMWoxenFpazU4VXhpUVVmRnNqX1QxaW5ib2RjR3VLcFVHdFBrcHZESTRXYTVDMDV6OURCNEt3Tl90Skw3aklZZXZ5M2o4Q1VabF9xY2tDbWFqWTZF?oc=5), [La Revue Tech](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikwFBVV95cUxOTzRpck92UGVTc2pVN19RVlZzWHJSQnJCbUMxMVdwd2F2YU1OekFITWZmMnhocHBhaTl6Wmtpb0xleU1oVXNSRVRzQ2x0QkY1REQxTi1RZW5wZzhKWmFtcFRtWS15UFRSVm92QjhkbDNsdUZtNnZhZ292dU1uNlZHYWhxZURKdTRyOHdzSkhNcFhwU3M?oc=5), [Quatro Rodas](https://quatrorodas.abril.com.br/carros-eletricos/byd-yangwang-u9-xtreme-acidente/), [AutoPapo](https://autopapo.com.br/curta/byd-de-r-165-milhoes-que-chega-a-500-km-h-bate-em-teste-perde-as-rodas-traseiras-e-vira-sucata-motorista-sai-andando-dos-destrocos/), [hdmotori.it](https://www.hdmotori.it/record-velocita-auto-elettrica-schianto/), [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))
- The Yangwang U9 Xtreme is valued at around 3 million dollars. (6 independent sources: [Motor1.com](https://tr.motor1.com/news/814160/byd-yangwang-u9-xtreme-kaza/), [autoevolution](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirAFBVV95cUxNdzN4Wmc3S1l1MnlhYmVVSmdrRElzanJtTy1DVXRLT2NpcmlvblJSZzZ5US1oczN2Z183a2h6bm5taVpMcVpRSzUzNlJGYTV0M2dvM1h1ekc3aURmVHBjdm9lQ0NHWkcyYlJGNGQ2WFBpSnJ3TjN3X0FtS2p5VzVlY1ZmZ2ZNOGEzYnRHNFlZUFRMVnExVkQ0YjhSUmU1VW1yVnJGenRGX2lyeDJC?oc=5), [AUTOJOSH](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMif0FVX3lxTFBJRy12MVZKZmVZOXV2ZF9aOUNGVmlKYlZ1YVVaaEdQWFY1NTZ4YjFVMkRYaFFGbHhEZnQwcU9ZUkM4QWhEcnlpRDlUZUxHSDNuUmNxRjBsSi1pU3lKdjF3MV9xclZ1QUpHbmN0Y3JjbG5zanR5UlF0N2ZxQXNIUEE?oc=5), [AutoSpies](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMibkFVX3lxTE5WMTZvTmdXc1I0OUJhNVNYdFNRMDF6dm94eHRRU0MwVWpTYm9SdGFfbWFySFZRQV9OOXZOUW9QY0E1LXItMUxic0o1aG9IWEtVNmZVOTBscXk2cUxGUUFXLXpBZUVyODkyMHZWcndn?oc=5), [BroBible](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi6wFBVV95cUxNX0hLcXdTOEsxRm00R2FTaE03MnRQcEk5TURBQ0tVWFRWRHpWRjIyQW5GR3VHcmJNaWR5SEE0NjRlTWtwLURIVkVlLTBPV3Fkbm1YV0I2SXhsOFozTmYyNlZ3c0tBYzBZVXdNblh2YWtDamRrakZIS050SEsydVJTTDF0TEczRE1OM1IwRFlrWVpsLW5ROS1XUnZuLWktSjRobzNnOHJfU29Qd3FndDFTVGtHeHpmaW44d1dnTDRmM1JrMDlzY0hPMl9Wb3dYSUFLMnRsblZSRTgyNk9Xd0pUNFNZM2F4N2c2blYw?oc=5), [Luxurylaunches](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinwFBVV95cUxOTkJNV0tBMjkxZWZUOFZLVm44SzNhOVIzbEl5Unc0MmhMYmg0UDNjTW1ER0pzc2FJX2MzZnc5SjJNY3VjYjQzdDdERkJsQ04wbG1zbVhxZzJPMzBhczEzV2gzM2tiaVlZUG9qRlpEMFpxYm9EUF9DREVBY3N3WWNqVFA1YjVLNUZtREdUaFRMRlVDZlRvd25XN3NMbVB3SXM?oc=5))
- The car hit a barrier during the test. (4 independent sources: [zhongauto.com](https://zhongauto.com/news/byd-s-yangwang-u9-xtreme-crashes-in-china-without-battery-fire), [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))
- The car's rear axle detached in the accident. (3 independent sources: [evwire.com](https://evwire.com/p/byd-yangwang-u9-xtreme-crash-high-speed-test-china-video), [AutoPapo](https://autopapo.com.br/curta/byd-de-r-165-milhoes-que-chega-a-500-km-h-bate-em-teste-perde-as-rodas-traseiras-e-vira-sucata-motorista-sai-andando-dos-destrocos/), [tokenpost.com](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/48494))
- BYD plans a new attempt to exceed 500 km/h in the United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi). (3 independent sources: [zhongauto.com](https://zhongauto.com/news/byd-s-yangwang-u9-xtreme-crashes-in-china-without-battery-fire), [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/))
- No battery fire was reported after the accident. (2 independent sources: [zhongauto.com](https://zhongauto.com/news/byd-s-yangwang-u9-xtreme-crashes-in-china-without-battery-fire), [Quatro Rodas](https://quatrorodas.abril.com.br/carros-eletricos/byd-yangwang-u9-xtreme-acidente/))
- Xiaomi claims a top speed of 496.22 km/h. (2 independent sources: [新浪财经](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMieEFVX3lxTFBrdVM3dzRRS3lSZVFQaUVjVXpyT2hoeFlfOXNwMG5iMk1vY2ZTaU10aHEtYlZyZkRTaW53cTZqNE9aNHNuQ1M2d3BkMkd5OWtiZFFuME5iUHlOWExjZFFnWUdHelAybmJOMlIya3VWb2JTQjl0SGRuSA?oc=5), [手机新浪网](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMif0FVX3lxTFBsS1gxVkg2elpMdDFTY1dPRTBILW51eDhJckFnV2I1WkFWR1VCZWRnUl9tdmtjU3pEQ0VLdFhTT3NUT1NncGlXd1lmOV9iT01nbFZsWnQxamZrZjB1cVpEcU14M2RUWGJvNXdja19kUXl5am1ZcFlqWW55RThzcVU?oc=5))
- Xiaomi's revised SU7 Ultra sets a new lap record on the 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: Around 360 km/h (224 mph) according to [autoevolution](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirAFBVV95cUxNdzN4Wmc3S1l1MnlhYmVVSmdrRElzanJtTy1DVXRLT2NpcmlvblJSZzZ5US1oczN2Z183a2h6bm5taVpMcVpRSzUzNlJGYTV0M2dvM1h1ekc3aURmVHBjdm9lQ0NHWkcyYlJGNGQ2WFBpSnJ3TjN3X0FtS2p5VzVlY1ZmZ2ZNOGEzYnRHNFlZUFRMVnExVkQ0YjhSUmU1VW1yVnJGenRGX2lyeDJC?oc=5), [AutoSpies](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMibkFVX3lxTE5WMTZvTmdXc1I0OUJhNVNYdFNRMDF6dm94eHRRU0MwVWpTYm9SdGFfbWFySFZRQV9OOXZOUW9QY0E1LXItMUxic0o1aG9IWEtVNmZVOTBscXk2cUxGUUFXLXpBZUVyODkyMHZWcndn?oc=5), [Luxurylaunches](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinwFBVV95cUxOTkJNV0tBMjkxZWZUOFZLVm44SzNhOVIzbEl5Unc0MmhMYmg0UDNjTW1ER0pzc2FJX2MzZnc5SjJNY3VjYjQzdDdERkJsQ04wbG1zbVhxZzJPMzBhczEzV2gzM2tiaVlZUG9qRlpEMFpxYm9EUF9DREVBY3N3WWNqVFA1YjVLNUZtREdUaFRMRlVDZlRvd25XN3NMbVB3SXM?oc=5), [VnExpress International](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMixgFBVV95cUxOamN0X0tEVzlZZ0RMMDN0UUpCVzRoT0Z3Zl9GZjJiNW1XYld6Wm5NQ0t2RTBIYWtPaFVCSk1Za2x0bEpwZmRtUTduZFNHRTNoXzE5X09uYzVDMms4cV9SaHRKX19RaHhjWUtycFZWSWwtTE0wTHBkMnFCMEVhTzh6MHdMUF95aXRaUXUxZUJ5YlpqZ0lJa29POThnUEVSNl9VYkRCRnI2RndVRGdSLXdYMXRjUFRVNGlBVDlDdTJzTzQyWUZsTmc?oc=5) ; Around 450 km/h (280 mph) according to [Electrek](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikAFBVV95cUxPQ1pUMjNBMmo3QUJKQTdkcE0tdk1NV3ByQ3FPdXFnZHdUTE12by1YSVAwOWVUVmVmMndnSHp6YXlpSDFETXdrcWpheEpON2E2ZjlWazRzNXpIaWd2X0dxeVY4SUpwMzIwSUNWdlNxRm9sUExDcEdRVEVnTzg0cGI0NlFRRkJpYkR4TFNnS0RKbFA?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/), [Híbridos y Eléctricos](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi3AFBVV95cUxPajZJTVI3RC1JQ1RVblBoS2xYTUFLWDVOdjU1N1NmVnp3dllJQVZjTHE0UDJ4cWpFbmJVZExQNm4yY3hYVUhvVGp5Y0Y4RnB4NHZLOHZxNmxTMTd5bzlVTWNDM0RrTkVMNTdzSUdxNTNQZElXWUxOcXZhVGk3NkJOZ1JrZTMtcVBYMGdmVGU1R2R6cEk2MGc0Q2c3cS02RGd2RWZYanJ3b2pmd25KV29OalFKbDRtYkNnUHUzTnJTT25Ra044c29CZWJHTTRCRFdmVVljdE5FUzk0eWdS?oc=5), [Yahoo Autos](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijwFBVV95cUxQV2p5b0pLaWpOcVIxaTl6UE9Bdl96M2kwMFN3aUVwMzc5VkRYWWgyWkcwMzVXRzV6ZXNmNG5WSklaemkxUkhnTUlna2UtS1BsV0FMWWxac1cyVmRWWW5fdTRzQ1d3Nk00Ukk3eGRVekJHd2pWV243XzJ2bnJuVk1aYjNBMTI1RWs4Q3NVZlRQcw?oc=5), [MotorBiscuit](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirgFBVV95cUxOUXFkMFhnYXozVTdIdmRLUTlQTXZhLXh5NU5xVUdFRTVnUkhmRUNLX0pEV3N2c0Vqam9zZi1aYlVCR3o3Y1pwdFY0ZTdwQUh3ZVhFblFSWVc0a3ROeElaT1BkOUhraG9aTVNVV0FBVDJwUXd3b0w0OHkzNm9mWlpLTHJNZEo3VGtQb1hPRl9QYnNha0xxSlIyTjlDUDRsYkVYVzh5SVRKeXVXUUJTaFE?oc=5), [Gadget Review](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilAFBVV95cUxQU3ZXQzIzeEpONUxhT3cyOFRIbnZVQkstc0VjdXRCOFB5Q3R0cVhQYkFWVjBtNWlnTHVNY1VDckQ1cVpSaV9vOE1TQ0tYZ2lwazhFckR1eDlSeHdFbFpidlBkX29kWlZRVFBlQlpnMXJPbWtpUlFuQ1kxZHpId3hGdFNrOUFEaFlFU1Qza0V3SUFjLVZM?oc=5), [TAG24](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivAFBVV95cUxQLVpzQXB0RmJiODJZQVlJaERnNm5sNFhZSkk4YWNYUW1KbU5GWUpqM1RnTHhOeWxNcHM2cnZfZmpGS25fRHF1WmZIUlBsWWQ1NkFWRjVJNU85Vm90MDVKWTdPcXlMR1h1X09id3VBSWtzaFlMaGFzUmZYRHhsQk5YU0FURFpESnpzVFVzVDhxNVpQSUhwbkk4bXo3blF0V3gyWU1ReGg4Qlg0MDRTaFlQZWZoYkRHb3dwTS1keg?oc=5) ; Around 400 km/h according to [Blick](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilgFBVV95cUxOeHdzT185M2swV3FTYlZOcDl5dXZacTdQSkxyaWtkRG05WXFSMHBycEVqcnhBSm9NVGx1Z0ZITWtBb3hWTU5ORGRmSjktLVRHTm5LSFNjdEZkaVRSRjF0RWhPaDB1YnN5dzlrekRKM3p2Umt1YWNWTDg0MU1LVjhILWVrdURqanp1TDB5Q3hfYzRIUVE4cnc?oc=5) ; Around 500 km/h (310 mph), suspected test according to [Autoblog](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinAFBVV95cUxNdjlRLVN1aDlsLUFOMDJ6UzRjdDIwM3ZqX3FRYkhfdm5ueXdLMndTNVd4WWg5ekk4enBNOU9rdElkLXU3SF9pekRtZ2FGeG1CMzA5czZ3RTZqN0xFeF8ycGF2bDEyWm1lMFFvRzdBVEJMRTcxYzlicnVnMDdsZkNiR1JWZGloYkxfeU9USmRxM19odWV5M19KNUlLUDE?oc=5), [CarScoops](https://www.carscoops.com/2305589/yangwang-u9-xtreme-crash-video/)
- Driver condition: Unharmed, exited the vehicle according to [zhongauto.com](https://zhongauto.com/news/byd-s-yangwang-u9-xtreme-crashes-in-china-without-battery-fire), [evwire.com](https://evwire.com/p/byd-yangwang-u9-xtreme-crash-high-speed-test-china-video), [Motor1.com](https://it.motor1.com/news/814162/hypercar-cinese-3000-cv-incidente/), [InsideEVs](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqgFBVV95cUxQRnpNcVZHSkRjVXJLLU1xTVdjLVVuNjZVUDk1Y2U1N1JKVF9EWGNPeGt4cWFnQWFGUnpSZDBvaE1PRjcwMzNBSi04NWZzX3dkd0hNTXF6WXptdjltTjRZMmhtOUJvRG8yQTAySzhhV1EteGFrWnd6eHJldXhCSnVKeC1WWGRrX3ZVYVFReks5SkpuMFZJUWY3NW8ycjdoM1lrc0t3Nm56c0pGQQ?oc=5), [Autoblog](https://www.autoblog.com/news/byds-yangwang-u9-extreme-wrecked-during-suspected-310-mph-test-run), [AutoNext.co](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMibkFVX3lxTE00Q0NORlA1ZWloVDkxSUdnajR5eXVEV3ZXNkVRb3I4R0lrWU5oNXk5SF9OdTl5ZDBOX2hIZlVoT3l5UFJydHp0OHdEa0dnQ2JLcDd5VjZWNnBxUnJ6X24yaFk5aEdzSFZhZV8tUk9n?oc=5), [autoevolution](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirAFBVV95cUxNdzN4Wmc3S1l1MnlhYmVVSmdrRElzanJtTy1DVXRLT2NpcmlvblJSZzZ5US1oczN2Z183a2h6bm5taVpMcVpRSzUzNlJGYTV0M2dvM1h1ekc3aURmVHBjdm9lQ0NHWkcyYlJGNGQ2WFBpSnJ3TjN3X0FtS2p5VzVlY1ZmZ2ZNOGEzYnRHNFlZUFRMVnExVkQ0YjhSUmU1VW1yVnJGenRGX2lyeDJC?oc=5), [AutoSpies](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMibkFVX3lxTE5WMTZvTmdXc1I0OUJhNVNYdFNRMDF6dm94eHRRU0MwVWpTYm9SdGFfbWFySFZRQV9OOXZOUW9QY0E1LXItMUxic0o1aG9IWEtVNmZVOTBscXk2cUxGUUFXLXpBZUVyODkyMHZWcndn?oc=5), [AutoPapo](https://autopapo.com.br/curta/byd-de-r-165-milhoes-que-chega-a-500-km-h-bate-em-teste-perde-as-rodas-traseiras-e-vira-sucata-motorista-sai-andando-dos-destrocos/), [Electrek](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikAFBVV95cUxPQ1pUMjNBMmo3QUJKQTdkcE0tdk1NV3ByQ3FPdXFnZHdUTE12by1YSVAwOWVUVmVmMndnSHp6YXlpSDFETXdrcWpheEpON2E2ZjlWazRzNXpIaWd2X0dxeVY4SUpwMzIwSUNWdlNxRm9sUExDcEdRVEVnTzg0cGI0NlFRRkJpYkR4TFNnS0RKbFA?oc=5), [CarScoops](https://www.carscoops.com/2305589/yangwang-u9-xtreme-crash-video/), [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), [tokenpost.com](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/48494), [Yahoo Autos](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijwFBVV95cUxQV2p5b0pLaWpOcVIxaTl6UE9Bdl96M2kwMFN3aUVwMzc5VkRYWWgyWkcwMzVXRzV6ZXNmNG5WSklaemkxUkhnTUlna2UtS1BsV0FMWWxac1cyVmRWWW5fdTRzQ1d3Nk00Ukk3eGRVekJHd2pWV243XzJ2bnJuVk1aYjNBMTI1RWs4Q3NVZlRQcw?oc=5), [MotorBiscuit](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirgFBVV95cUxOUXFkMFhnYXozVTdIdmRLUTlQTXZhLXh5NU5xVUdFRTVnUkhmRUNLX0pEV3N2c0Vqam9zZi1aYlVCR3o3Y1pwdFY0ZTdwQUh3ZVhFblFSWVc0a3ROeElaT1BkOUhraG9aTVNVV0FBVDJwUXd3b0w0OHkzNm9mWlpLTHJNZEo3VGtQb1hPRl9QYnNha0xxSlIyTjlDUDRsYkVYVzh5SVRKeXVXUUJTaFE?oc=5), [Gadget Review](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilAFBVV95cUxQU3ZXQzIzeEpONUxhT3cyOFRIbnZVQkstc0VjdXRCOFB5Q3R0cVhQYkFWVjBtNWlnTHVNY1VDckQ1cVpSaV9vOE1TQ0tYZ2lwazhFckR1eDlSeHdFbFpidlBkX29kWlZRVFBlQlpnMXJPbWtpUlFuQ1kxZHpId3hGdFNrOUFEaFlFU1Qza0V3SUFjLVZM?oc=5), [Motorpasión](https://www.motorpasion.com/seguridad/superdeportivo-rapido-mundo-se-estrella-antes-lograr-500-km-h-piloto-ha-salido-ileso), [backfirenews.com](https://backfirenews.com/byds-record-chasing-u9-xtreme-destroyed-in-china-test-why-its-driver-walked-free/), [TAG24](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivAFBVV95cUxQLVpzQXB0RmJiODJZQVlJaERnNm5sNFhZSkk4YWNYUW1KbU5GWUpqM1RnTHhOeWxNcHM2cnZfZmpGS25fRHF1WmZIUlBsWWQ1NkFWRjVJNU85Vm90MDVKWTdPcXlMR1h1X09id3VBSWtzaFlMaGFzUmZYRHhsQk5YU0FURFpESnpzVFVzVDhxNVpQSUhwbkk4bXo3blF0V3gyWU1ReGg4Qlg0MDRTaFlQZWZoYkRHb3dwTS1keg?oc=5) ; Hospitalized according to [20 Minuten](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqgFBVV95cUxNRXN4UURjQkozT1N1RnlwTU96LXdGelo1UXdoYnJHajd5dFBFWmI4ejNSRm1PR0JkejZkSWhnTS03Wm8tS2lZZTdyRmdNWUhBTmxlSDY0a0R5LV9XSUZGbnF2QjFfam9Gcl9SWDAyTGV3OVY3dVBJQ2Zxc1g5d2tud0Z2N2F4UDBXa2hVR0pBQXJHYno3Ym9Nd0VJV0Z0UlJVZDVsZFdrbmt3dw?oc=5)
- Vehicle value: Around 3 million dollars according to [Motor1.com](https://tr.motor1.com/news/814160/byd-yangwang-u9-xtreme-kaza/), [autoevolution](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirAFBVV95cUxNdzN4Wmc3S1l1MnlhYmVVSmdrRElzanJtTy1DVXRLT2NpcmlvblJSZzZ5US1oczN2Z183a2h6bm5taVpMcVpRSzUzNlJGYTV0M2dvM1h1ekc3aURmVHBjdm9lQ0NHWkcyYlJGNGQ2WFBpSnJ3TjN3X0FtS2p5VzVlY1ZmZ2ZNOGEzYnRHNFlZUFRMVnExVkQ0YjhSUmU1VW1yVnJGenRGX2lyeDJC?oc=5), [AUTOJOSH](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMif0FVX3lxTFBJRy12MVZKZmVZOXV2ZF9aOUNGVmlKYlZ1YVVaaEdQWFY1NTZ4YjFVMkRYaFFGbHhEZnQwcU9ZUkM4QWhEcnlpRDlUZUxHSDNuUmNxRjBsSi1pU3lKdjF3MV9xclZ1QUpHbmN0Y3JjbG5zanR5UlF0N2ZxQXNIUEE?oc=5), [AutoSpies](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMibkFVX3lxTE5WMTZvTmdXc1I0OUJhNVNYdFNRMDF6dm94eHRRU0MwVWpTYm9SdGFfbWFySFZRQV9OOXZOUW9QY0E1LXItMUxic0o1aG9IWEtVNmZVOTBscXk2cUxGUUFXLXpBZUVyODkyMHZWcndn?oc=5), [BroBible](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi6wFBVV95cUxNX0hLcXdTOEsxRm00R2FTaE03MnRQcEk5TURBQ0tVWFRWRHpWRjIyQW5GR3VHcmJNaWR5SEE0NjRlTWtwLURIVkVlLTBPV3Fkbm1YV0I2SXhsOFozTmYyNlZ3c0tBYzBZVXdNblh2YWtDamRrakZIS050SEsydVJTTDF0TEczRE1OM1IwRFlrWVpsLW5ROS1XUnZuLWktSjRobzNnOHJfU29Qd3FndDFTVGtHeHpmaW44d1dnTDRmM1JrMDlzY0hPMl9Wb3dYSUFLMnRsblZSRTgyNk9Xd0pUNFNZM2F4N2c2blYw?oc=5), [Luxurylaunches](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinwFBVV95cUxOTkJNV0tBMjkxZWZUOFZLVm44SzNhOVIzbEl5Unc0MmhMYmg0UDNjTW1ER0pzc2FJX2MzZnc5SjJNY3VjYjQzdDdERkJsQ04wbG1zbVhxZzJPMzBhczEzV2gzM2tiaVlZUG9qRlpEMFpxYm9EUF9DREVBY3N3WWNqVFA1YjVLNUZtREdUaFRMRlVDZlRvd25XN3NMbVB3SXM?oc=5) ; 4 million dollars according to [News.com.au](https://news.google.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?oc=5) ; 2.7 million euros according to [20 Minuten](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqgFBVV95cUxNRXN4UURjQkozT1N1RnlwTU96LXdGelo1UXdoYnJHajd5dFBFWmI4ejNSRm1PR0JkejZkSWhnTS03Wm8tS2lZZTdyRmdNWUhBTmxlSDY0a0R5LV9XSUZGbnF2QjFfam9Gcl9SWDAyTGV3OVY3dVBJQ2Zxc1g5d2tud0Z2N2F4UDBXa2hVR0pBQXJHYno3Ym9Nd0VJV0Z0UlJVZDVsZFdrbmt3dw?oc=5) ; 16.5 million reais according to [AutoPapo](https://autopapo.com.br/curta/byd-de-r-165-milhoes-que-chega-a-500-km-h-bate-em-teste-perde-as-rodas-traseiras-e-vira-sucata-motorista-sai-andando-dos-destrocos/)

**Updates**

- 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 footage as old.

**Checked on the web**

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

- Confirmed: The driver emerged unharmed from the accident and left the wreckage under his own power. ([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), [autonext.co](https://www.autonext.co/news/yangwang-u9-xtreme-crash-testing), [electrek.co](https://electrek.co/2026/11/03/byds-ev-crashes-at-280-mph-watch-driver-escape-unharmed/), [carnewschina.com](https://carnewschina.com/2026/11/02/byds-3-million-usd-supercar-yanwang-u9-xtreme-crashed-in-china/), [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 accident occurred during a test aiming to exceed 500 km/h. ([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](https://electrek.co/2026/11/03/byds-ev-crashes-at-280-mph-watch-driver-escape-unharmed/), [autonext.co](https://www.autonext.co/news/yangwang-u9-xtreme-crash-testing), [carnewschina.com](https://carnewschina.com/2026/11/02/byds-3-million-usd-supercar-yanwang-u9-xtreme-crashed-in-china/), [motor1.com](https://www.motor1.com/news/814129/byd-hypercar-crashes-video/))

## Background

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

**Key terms**

- **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, an outbound and return run completed within an 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. It is best known for the North Loop ('Nordschleife'), over 20 kilometers long, considered one of the most challenging circuits. ([Wikipédia](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/N%C3%BCrburgring))

## Sources by country and language

- United States: 35 articles, 22 outlets
- France: 11 articles, 10 outlets
- unknown: 9 articles, 9 outlets
- China: 8 articles, 7 outlets
- Spain: 4 articles, 4 outlets
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## Timeline (7 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.

24 sources, 66 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.

2 sources, 2 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

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Cite as: Mecapress, “Speed records: BYD Yangwang U9 Xtreme and Xiaomi SU7 Ultra in contention”, https://mecapress.com/stories/162-speed-records-byd-yangwang-u9-xtreme-and-xiaomi-su7-ultra-in-contention
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