YANGWANG has celebrated its U9 Xtreme electric hypercar’s record-breaking top speed of 503.17km/h with a spectacular light and projection display at Dubai’s Burj Khalifa.
The event, held on 11 November 2026, brought together around 3,000 international media representatives and VIP guests to mark the milestone in electric automotive performance.
The record was achieved on 1 November at Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed International Road (E11) in Abu Dhabi’s Al Dhafra region. Driven by racing driver Marc Basseng, the 3,019PS all-electric hypercar set two Guinness World Records for the highest speed achieved by a production car and an electric production car in a single-direction run. The achievement was also recognised by the FIA.
The U9 Xtreme surpassed its previous benchmark of 496.22km/h, recorded at Germany’s ATP Papenburg test track in September 2025. Engineers made several overnight adjustments to the rear wing, suspension software, tyre pressures and battery and motor temperatures before achieving the new record.
Speaking at the event, YANGWANG highlighted the achievement as a demonstration of how far electric vehicle technology has advanced.
The celebration also featured the presentation of the World Branding Awards trophy to BYD Executive Vice President Stella Li, following the company’s recognition as Global Brand of the Year in the Automobiles category.
The UAE celebrations are part of a wider programme, with a 110-vehicle parade featuring YANGWANG, DENZA and BYD models scheduled to take place in Abu Dhabi on 7 November, led by the U9 Xtreme.
The milestone further highlights the UAE’s growing role in hosting major automotive events and showcasing the capabilities of next-generation electric performance vehicles.
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