Yangwang U9 Track Edition Sets New global EV Top-Speed Record: 472.41 km/h

Fitted with GitiSport e.GTR2 Pro tires, the bold model from BYD's premium brand redefined the limits of electric supercars.

Yangwang has set a new global electric vehicle (EV) top-speed record of 472.41 km/h at the ATP Automotive Testing Papenburg test track in Germany. The feat was achieved with Yangwang’s latest U9 Track Edition supercar on 8 August 2025, making it the world’s fastest EV.

The Yangwang U9 Track Edition is built upon the same e4 Platform and DiSus-X core technical architecture as the Yangwang U9. On top of this, it features the world’s first mass-produced 1200V ultra-high-voltage vehicle platform, paired with a thermal-management system optimized for extreme conditions.

To enhance tire performance and durability in situations like this, Yangwang – building on data gleaned during extensive testing and achievements in Germany in 2024 – has engaged in a collaboration with Giti Tire to develop a track-focused semi-slick tire: the GitiSport e.GTR2 Pro.

This high-performance tire features optimized compound materials and a bespoke tread design, while an innovative knurling treatment at the wheel-rim interface, combined with high-viscosity lubricant, minimizes relative slippage between the tire and the rim during hard acceleration or braking. This reduces torque loss and tire wear, while improving predictability and stability during dynamic maneuvers.

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