From Dexerto · Dylan Horetski · · 40s
BYD Hypercar Crashes at 280mph, Driver Returns for Faster Run
BYD's Yangwang U9 Xtreme crashes during 280mph test but driver returns for faster run.
In brief
BYD's Yangwang U9 Xtreme crashes during 280mph test but driver returns for faster run. BYD's Yangwang U9 Xtreme crashed at 280mph during testing but driver returned for a 284.5mph run. Originally reported by Dexerto.
Crash During Test
BYD's Yangwang U9 Xtreme crashed at 280 mph during high-speed testing.
Driver Returns for Faster Run
Driver escaped without serious injuries and returned for a 284.5 mph run.
Target Speed Record
BYD aims to exceed 310 mph with next test run in November 2026.
The key point
BYD's Yangwang U9 Xtreme crashed at 280mph during testing but driver returned for a 284.5mph run.
