https://tube.blueben.net/videos/watch/51bca6cd-4b33-4b3c-a7c9-ba806fe90f92 BYD’s Yangwang U9 Xtreme just hit 312.66 mph (503.17 km/h), making it the first production car ever to break 500 km/h. It didn’t happen on a test track either: the run took place on a closed section of a public highway in Abu Dhabi. Here’s the full breakdown of the new record. Top speed: 312.66 mph / 503.17 km/h, ratified by Guinness World Records Driver: Marc Basseng Location: Abu Dhabi’s E11 highway, closed for the run Power: 2,959+ hp (3,000 PS / 2,207 kW) from four electric motors Electrical system: 1,200V, versus 800V on the standard U9 Tires: semi-slick rubber from Giti Tire Also set: fastest electric production car, fastest EV tire, fastest road tire Previous record: Yangwang’s own 308.3 mph (496.22 km/h) in 2025, which had topped the Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ at 304.8 mph (490.48 km/h) 👍 Like and subscribe for more car news. Is 500 km/h the end of the top-speed race, or just the start? Tell us in the comments. #Yangwang #U9Xtreme #SpeedRecord #BYD #ElectricHypercar #FastestCar #Hypercar #EV #500KMH #CarNews Sun, 08 Nov 2026 08:15:36 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://tube.blueben.net https://tube.blueben.net/client/assets/images/icons/icon-96x96.png https://tube.blueben.net/videos/watch/51bca6cd-4b33-4b3c-a7c9-ba806fe90f92 All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://tube.blueben.net/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.