The Luxury brand Yangwang of the Chinese manufacturer Byd has set a new milestone in electromobility. With the model U9 Track Edition Was on the test track in Papenburg an impressive Speed record of 472 km/h set up - faster than any electric car before.
World record trip in Germany
On August 8, 2025, the German professional racing driver Marc Basseng The record speed on the Papenburg test track. Basseng had already set up the previous world record with almost 440 km/h in 2024. Now he clearly exceeded his own record:
"I never thought that I would break my own record so quickly - but new technologies made it possible," said Basseng after the trip.
With this performance, BYD not only sets a technical exclamation mark, but also shows how rapidly the Electromobility in the high -performance range further developed.
U9 Track Edition: Technology for extreme performance
The U9 Track Edition Based on the already known E4 platform and the Disus-X-Kernarchitektur. This platform offers:
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Four high -performance engines With up to 555 kW performance each
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Over 3000 hp total output
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Speeds up to 30,000 rpm
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Intelligent torque distribution Over 100 times a second
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Vertical suspension adjustment For maximum grip
The is particularly impressive 1200-Volt-Ultrahoch-tension platformthat is used as standard in an electric car for the first time.
High-tech tires for extreme speeds
In order to get the performance safely on the street, BYD developed together with Gii tire tailor -made High -performance tires. These offer:
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Optimized composite materials For maximum durability
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Innovative knurling and special lubricating materials To reduce slippers
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Semislick design For more grip and stability
The result: minimized tire wear, maximum control and a new level of driving safety - even at Speeds beyond 400 km/h.
Meaning for electromobility
With the new record, BYD shows that Electric vehicles Not only in everyday life, but also in High -performance segment can set new standards. At the same time, success underlines the technological lead of Chinese manufacturers, who no longer just concentrate on their home market, but attack worldwide.
Conclusion: A look into the future
The U9 Track Edition is more than just a super sports car - it is a symbol for the Next generation of electromobility. With records such as this back electric cars are increasingly available in areas that were previously reserved for conventional drives.
