# 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.
- Title: BYD Hypercar Crashes at 280mph, Driver Returns for Faster Run
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: byd, yangwang u9 xtreme, electric hypercar, 280 mph, 284.5 mph, crash test, speed record, Dexerto
- Source: Dexerto — https://dexerto.com/entertainment/electric-hypercar-wrecks-at-280-mph-during-test-driver-returns-for-even-faster-run-3424944
- Author: Dylan Horetski
- Published: 2026-11-04T20:36:58+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: byd, yangwang u9 xtreme, electric hypercar, 280 mph, 284.5 mph, crash test, speed record, gaming, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

BYD's Yangwang U9 Xtreme crashed at 280mph during testing but driver returned for a 284.5mph run.