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Physix Frontier · News Briefing Card (IT Home · Nov 6, 2026)

Yangwang U9X hits 503.17 km/h top speed record in Abu Dhabi

KEY FACTS

  • BYD's Yangwang U9X completed a top-speed test on a closed highway section in Abu Dhabi.
  • The test result was 503.17 km/h, driven by driver Marc Basseng.
  • The result was achieved on November 1 on the E11 highway in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
  • The development team comes from within Yangwang, has an average age under 30, and has participated in testing since 2024.
  • The vehicle is equipped with four motors, a combined output exceeding 3000 Ps, and a power-to-weight ratio of 1217 Ps/t.

KEY DATA

503.17km/hTop speed result
Over 3000PsCombined output
1217Ps/tPower-to-weight ratio
30000rpmMotor speed

PHYSIX OBSERVATION

A production car breaking 500 km/h shows that Chinese brands now have hard capabilities in electric drive, battery, and thermal management. More noteworthy is that a local team under 30 led the development; the talent pipeline has more long-term value than a single record. But there is still a gap between a top-speed record and daily driving experience, and mass production delivery and reliability are the next test.

Source: IT Home report