BYD Yangwang U9 Extreme electric hypercar crashes during high speed testing, driver survives
By Eve
A social media video shows BYD's Yangwang U9 Extreme hitting a barrier at an undisclosed location and speed, with the front and rear sections disintegrating and the central passenger compartment left relatively intact. CarNewsChina reports the driver walked out unaided without severe injuries, and no battery fires were reported. The 2,977 horsepower car reached 308.4 mph (496.22 km/h) in September 2025, and the crash was likely part of a new attempt at 310 mph.
Why it matters
The absence of a reported battery fire after a high energy impact supports BYD's safety narrative around its carbon fibre passenger cell, which matters to buyers and operators watching Chinese EV makers expand. The report comes from a social media video and a secondary source, so BYD has not confirmed the details.
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- Original title
- “BYD’s 300-MPH Electric Hypercar Crashed During Testing. The Driver Survived”
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- 3 November 2026
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- Electric Vehicles
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