Yangwang U9 Surpasses Bugatti and Becomes the Fastest Car in the World 2025

The reign of speed is no longer reserved for Europe, as China has entered the race and claimed the throne with its astonishing hypercar Yangwang U9Bahrain Yangwang U9Egypt Yangwang U9KSA Yangwang U9Kuwait Yangwang U9Oman Yangwang U9Qatar Yangwang U9UAE Yangwang U9 Extreme, developed under BYDEgypt BYDKSA BYDUAE BYDBahrain BYDKuwait BYDOman BYDQatar BYD’s luxury division. This all electric masterpiece made history by reaching a top speed of 496.22 km/h at the Papenburg test track in Germany, surpassing the Bugatti ChironUAE Bugatti ChironKSA Bugatti ChironKuwait Bugatti ChironQatar Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+, which achieved 490.48 km/h back in 2019. With this record, a Chinese name now leads the list of the world’s fastest production cars.

What is the Yangwang U9 Extreme?

The U9 Extreme is a high performance engineering evolution of the U9 electric supercar, built to become a true symbol of electric speed and innovation. It’s based on an advanced architecture and engineered with precision to outperform even the most iconic competitors in the hypercar segment.

Key Technical Highlights:

• Electric Platform: Operates on a 1200 volt system delivering maximum efficiency and instant power response.

• Motors: Four independent electric motors, one for each wheel, ensuring precise torque control and exceptional stability.

• Total Output: Around 3000 horsepower providing outstanding acceleration and top end performance.

• Battery: BYD Blade battery equipped with advanced cooling technology to handle extreme thermal loads.

• Braking System: High performance carbon ceramic brakes for consistent stopping power at top speeds.

• Tires: Semi slick high speed tires designed to minimize air resistance.

• Production: Limited to just 30 units worldwide, yet officially classified as a road legal production car.

With this remarkable setup, the YangwangUAE YangwangKSA YangwangKuwait YangwangQatar YangwangOman YangwangBahrain YangwangEgypt Yangwang U9 Extreme has shattered the 300 mph barrier, marking the dawn of a new chapter in the history of electric performance cars.

How Did It Take the Crown from Bugatti?

The record breaking run took place on September 14, 2025, at the Papenburg Test Track in Germany, the same location where the BugattiUAE BugattiKSA BugattiKuwait BugattiQatar BugattiBahrain BugattiEgypt BugattiOman Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ achieved its legendary feat six years earlier.

Behind the wheel was German racing driver Mark Basseng, who managed to maintain the car’s stability and speed under official measurement conditions. The Yangwang U9 Extreme reached an astonishing 496.22 km/h (308.4 mph), surpassing Bugatti’s record and setting a new benchmark for production cars.

Official Results:

• Location: Papenburg high speed test track, Germany

• Date: September 14, 2025

• Top Speed: 496.22 km/h (308.4 mph)

• Driver: Mark Basseng, professional German racer

• Previous Record Holder: Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ (490.48 km/h)

The victory didn’t stop there. The U9 Extreme also achieved an incredible lap time at the Nürburgring, completing the circuit in 6 minutes, 59 seconds, and 157 milliseconds, becoming the fastest production electric car ever to lap the iconic German track.

What Does This Mean for Car Enthusiasts in Saudi Arabia?

This milestone marks a dramatic shift in the perception of high performance cars. Electric vehicles are no longer just symbols of clean technology, but proof that raw power and innovation can coexist without compromise.

For Saudi Arabia, this breakthrough hints at an exciting future for the region’s automotive market, where high performance EV technology will soon become more accessible to everyday drivers.

Future Impact on the Market:

• Strengthening confidence in EVs as true high performance machines.

• Introducing advanced all wheel drive electric systems with exceptional torque control.

• Bringing 1200 volt high voltage architectures to more affordable models.

• Accelerating the expansion of fast charging infrastructure across the GCC.

• Increasing the presence of advanced Chinese electric cars in the regional market.

This new reality positions China as a dominant force in the automotive world and confirms that the future of speed is, without a doubt, electric.

Is the Title Truly Undisputed?

Although the official numbers have been verified, some debate still surrounds the classification of the Yangwang U9 Xtreme as a production car due to its limited run of only 30 units. Nevertheless, most major automotive publications have recognized its achievement as the new official world record for the fastest production car.

A Look at the Potential Rivals:

• Koenigsegg JeskoBahrain Koenigsegg JeskoEgypt Koenigsegg JeskoKSA Koenigsegg JeskoKuwait Koenigsegg JeskoOman Koenigsegg JeskoQatar Koenigsegg JeskoUAE Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut: Claims a higher theoretical top speed but has yet to be officially verified.

• Hennessey Venom F5: Promises impressive performance but still lacks an official test result.

For now, the Yangwang U9 Xtreme stands as the world’s fastest officially recorded production car, marking the dawn of a new era where China leads the world of hypercars.