BYD’s electric hypercar hits 308 mph, sets new EV production record

China’s BYD has unveiled the Yangwang U9 Xtreme, an electric hypercar that sets a new production car speed record by reaching 308.4 mph, verified by Germany’s Automotive Testing Papenburg in September 2025. This top speed surpasses the previous record held by the Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ at 304.77 mph and outpaces other notable electric hypercars like Japan’s Aspark Owl. The U9 Xtreme also achieved a Nürburgring Nordschleife lap time of 6:59.157, breaking the production EV record previously held by the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra. Production is limited to 30 units globally. The U9 Xtreme is powered by four motors delivering a combined 2,220 kW (approximately 2,978 hp) through BYD’s Yi Sifang system on a 1,200-volt silicon-carbide platform. Each motor produces 555 kW, and the car features advanced