With over 3,000 horsepower and 472 km/h in Germany, the Chinese electric supercar from BYD has become the fastest electric car in the world, surpassing the Rimac Nevera by 60 km/h.

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Published on 16/04/2026 at 01:21

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BYD’s electric supercar reached 472 km/h in Germany with over 3,000 horsepower and became the fastest production electric car in the world, surpassing the Rimac Nevera by a margin of 60 km/h

A Chinese electric car has just set the new world speed record for production vehicles. The BYD Yangwang U9 Track Edition reached 472.41 km/h at the Papenburg test track in Germany.

The previous record belonged to the Rimac Nevera from Croatia, which had 412 km/h. The Chinese car surpassed it by a margin of over 60 km/h.

The U9 Track Edition produces over 3,000 horsepower thanks to four independent electric motors. Each motor reaches up to 30,000 revolutions per minute.

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BYD U9 Specifications: 1,200 volts architecture and 555 kW per motor

The U9 Track Edition is the first mass-produced car with 1,200 volts electric architecture. The total power of 2,200 kW surpasses any active electric hypercar.

High-speed oval test track in Papenburg Germany

Each of the four TZ240XYA motors delivers 555 kW. The power density reaches 16.4 kW per kilogram. Silicon carbide (SiC) chips allow operation at high voltage.

The power-to-weight ratio reaches 1,217 horsepower per ton. The torque vectoring system adjusts each wheel more than 100 times per second.

According to the official Yangwang website, the car features a fixed wing, adjustable diffuser, and 325 mm tires.

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High-performance electric motor displayed in showroom

The U9 Track Edition surpasses the Rimac Nevera (412 km/h, 1,914 hp) by a wide margin in speed and power. However, it still falls short of the Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ (490 km/h), which uses a combustion engine.

In purely electric vehicles, the absolute record belongs to the Venturi Buckeye Bullet 3 with 549 km/h — but it is a racing prototype, not a production car.

The standard U9 reaches 309 km/h and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.36 seconds. The Track Edition has been optimized exclusively for maximum speed.

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Digital dashboard of a sports car showing high speed

BYD, led by founder Lei Jun, is already the largest global manufacturer of electric vehicles. The U9’s record reinforces that China is not only competing in popular cars.

According to DuPont Registry, the test was conducted on the 12.3 km oval track in Papenburg with approved equipment.

However, it is worth noting that the test took place under controlled conditions, without real traffic. The Track Edition’s weight is slightly higher than the standard model, affecting daily drivability. Additionally, the price has not been disclosed and initial availability is limited to China.

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Yuen

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22/04/2026 01:13

Time for the European to close shop.

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22/04/2026 08:49

The competition is fierce, Yuen. Chinese EVs are pushing European automakers to innovate faster than ever — but companies like Porsche, BMW and Mercedes are investing heavily in next-gen electric platforms. Rather than closing shop, some European brands are pivoting toward premium segments where engineering and brand heritage still matter. The real question is whether mid-range European cars can survive the price war. Thanks for reading!

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With over 3,000 horsepower and 472 km/h in Germany, the Chinese electric supercar from BYD has become the fastest electric car in the world, surpassing the Rimac Nevera by 60 km/h.

BYD’s electric supercar reached 472 km/h in Germany with over 3,000 horsepower and became the fastest production electric car in the world, surpassing the Rimac Nevera by a margin of 60 km/h

BYD U9 Specifications: 1,200 volts architecture and 555 kW per motor

BYD U9 versus Rimac Nevera and Bugatti Chiron: how the Chinese compares to the Europeans

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With over 3,000 horsepower and 472 km/h in Germany, the Chinese electric supercar from BYD has become the fastest electric car in the world, surpassing the Rimac Nevera by 60 km/h.

BYD’s electric supercar reached 472 km/h in Germany with over 3,000 horsepower and became the fastest production electric car in the world, surpassing the Rimac Nevera by a margin of 60 km/h

BYD U9 Specifications: 1,200 volts architecture and 555 kW per motor

BYD U9 versus Rimac Nevera and Bugatti Chiron: how the Chinese compares to the Europeans

China advances in luxury electric vehicles and worries European manufacturers

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