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Who would have thought an electric car could surpass the limit of the impossible? That’s exactly what happened when the BYD Yangwang U9 Xtreme gained a new owner — and he is Brazilian. The name behind this feat is Leo Sanches, Porsche Cup driver and entrepreneur leading the pharmaceutical company EMS. A man accustomed to winning both on and off the tracks, who now adds one of the most powerful and rare supercars ever created on the planet to his garage.
Since the time he started competing professionally, Leo has always drawn attention for his consistency, his consistent victories, and how he faces challenges. Champion of the Endurance Series in 2019, alongside Átila Abreu, and winner of the Challenge Sport class of the Porsche Cup in 2020, he is now a reference in national motorsport. And now, with the BYD Yangwang U9 Xtreme, the driver elevates Brazil’s name to another level — literally, the maximum speed among production cars.
The delivery was made in grand style, with a dinner at the home of presenter Luciano Huck, attended by BYD executives. For the Brazilian driver, the purchase represents not only speed but also innovation: “I was fascinated by the concept of the U9 Xtreme. The record of almost 500 km/h is impressive, but the project as a whole is unique. I didn’t think twice about acquiring the first unit.”
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BYD Yangwang U9 Xtreme: The Electric That Shattered The Sound Barrier
Originally named U9 Track/Special Edition, the BYD Yangwang U9 Xtreme is a project that was born to challenge everything that was believed about electric supercars. Developed on the same technical base as the conventional U9, the model was prepared to deliver brutal performance, worthy of competition tracks.
With global production limited to only 30 units, the U9 Xtreme is a true automotive unicorn. And Brazil was the chosen country to receive the only unit intended for Latin America, now under the care of Leo Sanches. The car, which recently broke the world speed record, reached 496.22 km/h at the ATP Automotive Testing Papenburg test circuit in Germany — a feat that places it alongside the greatest icons in the history of speed.
Technology That Redefines Power And Engineering
To achieve such extreme numbers, the BYD Yangwang U9 Xtreme received a complete upgrade in its electrical architecture. Out goes the 800V system from the standard model, in comes the new 1200V ultra-high voltage system, capable of delivering energy even more efficiently and quickly.
The heart of the car consists of four independent electric motors, operating at 30,000 rpm and totaling 3,000 horsepower. The assembly is powered by a Blade battery made of lithium iron phosphate, with a discharge rate of 30C, a number that reflects how explosive its response capacity is.
Every detail has been adjusted for maximum performance: semi-slick tires that grip the asphalt ferociously, a suspension custom-designed for circuits, and a cooling system worthy of Formula 1 monitors. Everything was done for a single mission — to be the fastest.
A Historic Moment For Brazil And For BYD
The purchase of the first unit of the BYD Yangwang U9 Xtreme was not just a commercial act. It was a symbolic moment, a passing of the baton between Chinese engineering and Brazilian talent. The signing of the contract featured heavyweight names: Wang Chuanfu, founder and CEO of BYD; Stella Li, global executive vice president; and Tyler Li, president of BYD Brazil.
For the brand, the gesture represents more than a sale — it is the recognition that the Brazilian market is already mature enough to receive the future of luxury electric mobility. For Leo Sanches, it is the realization of a dream that combines speed, technology, and national pride.
On the horizon, the silent roar of the BYD Yangwang U9 Xtreme announces a new era. A car that dispenses with combustion but burns the ground with pure innovation. And now, this legendary machine has a certain destination: Brazil.
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