China's BYD reveals EV supercar with 'world's strongest horsepower'

Chinese automaker BYD has unveiled a teaser for its new Yangwang U9 02 test vehicle, claiming it delivers an unprecedented 2,220 kW (2,978 hp), which it markets as the “world’s strongest horsepower” for an electric vehicle. The U9 builds on the success of its predecessor, the Yangwang U9 01, which set a global electric vehicle speed record of 472.41 km/h (293.28 mph) in August 2024, making it the fastest production-intent EV on record. This performance is enabled by BYD’s advanced 1200V ultra-high voltage platform, which enhances energy efficiency and motor output stability under extreme conditions. The U9’s powertrain is based on BYD’s proprietary e4 platform, featuring four high-performance motors each capable of 555 kW and spinning up to 30,000 rpm, combining for a total output of 2,220 kW. This results in a remarkable power-to