BYD's Yangwang U9 Xtreme reached 503.17 km/h (312.66 mph) on a closed highway in Abu Dhabi, becoming the first production car to exceed 500 km/h. The FIA and Guinness World Records both recognized the run. This marks the all-electric hypercar's second top-speed record in just over a year, with the vehicle breaking its own previous record.
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BYD’s electric hypercar hits 312 mph, first production car over 500 km/h
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