{"id":68770,"date":"2025-08-26T14:18:07","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T18:18:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.globalvillagespace.com\/tech\/yangwang-u9-shatters-electric-car-speed-record-with-blazing-293mph-run\/"},"modified":"2025-08-26T14:18:07","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T18:18:07","slug":"yangwang-u9-shatters-electric-car-speed-record-with-blazing-293mph-run","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.globalvillagespace.com\/tech\/yangwang-u9-shatters-electric-car-speed-record-with-blazing-293mph-run\/","title":{"rendered":"Yangwang U9 Shatters Electric Car Speed Record with Blazing 293mph Run"},"content":{"rendered":"

How Did the Yangwang U9 Smash the Electric Car Speed Record?<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve ever wondered just how far electric cars can go\u2014literally\u2014let\u2019s talk about the Yangwang U9 Track Edition. This Chinese supercar just clocked a jaw-dropping 293.54mph at the ATP test track in Germany, shattering the previous record for electric vehicles. For context, that\u2019s faster than some small aircraft take off. The previous record holder, the Aspark Owl, managed 272.61mph, which now seems almost modest by comparison.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s Under the Hood (or Floor) of the U9 That Makes It So Fast?<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s where things get wild. The U9 Track Edition isn\u2019t just a slightly tweaked version of the standard car\u2014it\u2019s a beast all its own. Each wheel has its own motor, and each motor delivers a staggering 744bhp. Add that up, and you\u2019re looking at a total output of 2977bhp. That\u2019s more than double the horsepower of many Formula 1 cars.<\/p>\n

But raw power is only part of the story. The U9\u2019s secret weapon is its independent torque-vectoring system. This tech, controlled by a web of road-monitoring sensors, can adjust each motor up to 100 times per second. The result? Maximum grip, razor-sharp handling, and the ability to put all that power down without turning the tires into smoke.<\/p>\n

How Did They Keep the Car on the Track at Nearly 300mph?<\/p>\n

Hitting these speeds isn\u2019t just about horsepower. At almost 300mph, every detail matters\u2014especially the tires. For this record attempt, the U9 wore specially developed semi-slicks from Giti Tire. These weren\u2019t your average performance tires; they were engineered to minimize torque loss and resist the extreme wear that comes with such high speeds.<\/p>\n

And let\u2019s not forget the driver. Marc Basseng, a seasoned German professional, was behind the wheel. He\u2019s no stranger to speed records\u2014he set a previous record in 2024 with the same car, reaching 243mph. That run already made the U9 the fastest non-airborne Chinese vehicle ever, even outpacing China\u2019s famous high-speed trains.<\/p>\n

What Does This Mean for the Future of Electric Supercars?<\/p>\n

The Yangwang U9\u2019s achievement isn\u2019t just a headline\u2014it\u2019s a signal that electric supercars are entering a new era. For years, critics argued that EVs couldn\u2019t match the drama or performance of their gasoline counterparts. That argument\u2019s looking pretty shaky now.<\/p>\n

Yangwang, owned by automotive giant BYD, is positioning itself as a leader in tech-heavy, high-performance vehicles. The U9 is joined by the U8 SUV in China, with prices starting around \u00a3120,000 for the U9 and \u00a3200,000 for the U8. These aren\u2019t just cars for the local market, either. BYD\u2019s vice-president, Stella Li, recently confirmed plans to bring the Yangwang brand to Europe, following the launch of their Denza brand.<\/p>\n

Are These Record-Breaking EVs Practical for Everyday Drivers?<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s be real\u2014most of us aren\u2019t going to be hitting 293mph on our morning commute. But the technology developed for cars like the U9 often trickles down to more accessible models. Torque-vectoring, advanced tire compounds, and high-output electric motors are already making their way into mainstream EVs, improving safety, handling, and efficiency.<\/p>\n

Plus, these headline-grabbing achievements help shift public perception. Electric cars aren\u2019t just about saving fuel\u2014they\u2019re about pushing the boundaries of what\u2019s possible on four wheels.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s Next for Yangwang and the World of High-Performance EVs?<\/p>\n

If the past few years are any indication, we\u2019re just getting started. As battery technology improves and manufacturers race to outdo each other, we can expect even more mind-bending performance from electric supercars. And with brands like Yangwang eyeing the European market, the competition is only going to heat up.<\/p>\n

The takeaway? The electric car revolution isn\u2019t just about going green\u2014it\u2019s about going fast. And right now, nobody\u2019s going faster than the Yangwang U9.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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Outrageously powerful Track Edition of Chinese supercar hit 293.54mph at the ATP test track in Germany<\/p>\n

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The 2977bhp Yangwang U9 has hit almost 300mph, smashing the top speed record for an electric car.<\/p>\n

The official speed of 293.54mph was achieved at the ATP test track in Germany. It surpasses the 272.61mph\u00a0set by the\u00a0Aspark Owl.<\/p>\n

The feat was completed by the hardcore Track Edition variant of the Chinese supercar. Each of its four motors puts out 744bhp, meaning power is boosted by 1689bhp over the standard car. This top-rung U9 can hit 62mph from rest in 2.36sec.<\/p>\n

Key to the record was the car\u2019s independent torque-vectoring system, said Yangwang. Controlled by road-monitoring sensors, each motor is adjusted up to 100 times per second to maximise grip and performance.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The record achieving U9 also wore special semi-slick tyres developed by Giti Tire, which were\u00a0optimised to reduce torque loss and wear.<\/p>\n

The record was set by German professional driver Marc Basseng, who was behind the wheel for the previous attempt in 2024, achieving\u00a0a speed of 243mph.<\/p>\n

This placed the U9\u00a0behind the Owl and the Rimac Nevera R (268.2mph) but was enough for it to become the fastest non-airborne Chinese vehicle ever \u2013 surpassing even the 220mph speed of China’s high-speed trains.\"\"<\/p>\n

Basseng said: \u201cLast year, I thought I’d peaked. I never expected to break my own record so soon \u2013\u00a0but here we are, at the same track, with new technologies that have made it possible.\u201d<\/p>\n

Yangwang is owned by behemoth BYD and pitched as a maker of\u00a0tech-heavy, high-performance models. It currently offers the U9 and the chunky U8 SUV<\/a>\u00a0in China, priced from the equivalent of\u00a0around \u00a3120,000 and \u00a3200,000.<\/p>\n

Plans are being tabled to bring the brand to Europe<\/a>, BYD\u00a0vice-president Stella Li told Autocar in July. She said its arrival will follow the launch of the Audi-rivalling Denza brand early next year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":68771,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"Default","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,137],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-68770","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-featured","category-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.globalvillagespace.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/68770","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.globalvillagespace.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.globalvillagespace.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.globalvillagespace.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.globalvillagespace.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=68770"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.globalvillagespace.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/68770\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.globalvillagespace.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/68771"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.globalvillagespace.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=68770"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.globalvillagespace.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=68770"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.globalvillagespace.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=68770"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}