BYD’s Revised YangWang U9 Breaks EV Prime Velocity File

August 27, 2025

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In line with a current publish on BYD’s Xiaohongshu (aka RedNote) web page, the YangWang U9 not too long ago set a brand new EV high pace report of 472.41 km/h (293.54 mph) at ATP Automotive Testing Papenburg, a monitor in Germany. This comes forward of an anticipated Nürburgring run.

Whereas most individuals usually are not out there for a hypercar, the intense software helps to develop EV expertise. Most experiences point out that this automobile makes use of motors and parts shared with the Tremendous E Platform discovered in additional approachable vehicles, just like the BYD Han L (that solely will get one 500 kW+ motor as a substitute of 4). This platform’s 30,000+ rpm motors with an especially vast energy band seemingly contribute to the highest pace, in addition to sustaining efficiency and effectivity at elevated freeway speeds. Nonetheless, in keeping with CnEVPost, this automobile may have the “world’s first mass-produced 1200-volt ultra-high voltage platform.” That might additionally suggest extra superior SiC energy electronics, that are additionally sometimes used to cost the battery in BYD vehicles. As well as, the 80 kWh LFP Blade Battery being put to the take a look at right here is just like batteries used all through BYD’s lineup, however with a extra superior cooling system.

This additionally isn’t a one-off prototype, having already filed with MIIT for street certification in China. The event of this automobile advantages from the switch of expertise from mainstream vehicles, and mainstream vehicles may also profit from expertise switch.

Racing may also assist to alter public opinion. For instance, again within the late ’60s and ’70s, at a time when the US was dominated by V8 muscle vehicles, BRE’s racing of Datsun sedans and sports activities vehicles helped to alter perceptions of the small, comparatively environment friendly Japanese autos. That made folks extra accepting of the market shift that occurred after oil costs shot up. BYD has additionally been realizing the potential impression of racing on shopper notion. BYD not too long ago opened a large, “All-Terrain Racing Observe” complicated in Zhengzhou, letting the corporate showcase efficiency autos and making racing accessible to individuals who seemingly have by no means ridden or pushed on a monitor earlier than. For many individuals, probably the most thrilling expertise they are going to ever have with a automobile can be with an EV. Individuals will really feel the distinction and get to place EVs to the take a look at. As well as, just like the Plaid drag racing movies within the US, it’s going to assist to take the wind out of ICE bragging rights.

Whereas 3000hp+ hypercars setting information can appear pointless to many, the technological improvement and testing can profit extra sensible EVs. Racing may also go a good distance towards altering shopper perceptions and constructing pleasure for the transition to electrical autos.