tech
April 30, 2026
The world's fastest car travels at over 496 kilometers per hour, it's electric and Chinese
The Chinese giant, BYD, is not content with just dominating the production and sale of electric vehicles worldwide, but also seeks to redraw the speed map in the automotive industry, as its BYD Yangwang U9 Xtreme has become the fastest production car in the world after reaching 496.22 kilometers per hour (km/h) on a certified track in Germany, leaving behind segment leaders.
TL;DR
- The BYD Yangwang U9 Xtreme is the new world's fastest production car, achieving 496.22 km/h.
- This electric vehicle from Chinese manufacturer BYD surpasses the Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+.
- The Yangwang U9 Xtreme has approximately 3,000 hp and a 1,200-volt electrical architecture.
- A special edition of 30 units, 'The Dawn', will be produced, featuring luxury details.
- BYD aims to position its Yangwang division in the ultra-luxury performance segment, with prices potentially exceeding 2.5 million euros.
- The company is targeting speeds over 500 km/h for future iterations.