# Yangwang U9 Xtreme Breaks 500-Km/H Barrier

> Yangwang U9 Xtreme sets 312.65-mph production EV speed record in Abu Dhabi.
- Title: Yangwang U9 Xtreme Breaks 500-Km/H Barrier · Autoweek
- Summary: Yangwang U9 Xtreme sets 312.65-mph production EV speed record in Abu Dhabi. Yangwang U9 Xtreme achieved 312.65 mph (503.17 km/h) on a closed road in Abu…
- Keywords: yangwang u9 xtreme, production ev, speed record, abu dhabi, byd, guinness world records, fia, electric hypercar, 500-km/h barrier, 312.65 mph, Autoweek
- Source: Autoweek — https://autoweek.com/news/a74360059/yangwang-u9-xtreme-sets-production-ev-speed-record
- Author: Natalie Neff
- Published: 2026-11-06T17:26:03+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: yangwang u9 xtreme, production ev, speed record, abu dhabi, byd, guinness world records, fia, electric hypercar, 500-km/h barrier, 312.65 mph, cars, sports
## Yangwang U9 Xtreme Sets New Speed Record
The Yangwang U9 Xtreme achieved 312.65 mph (503.17 km/h) on a closed road in Abu Dhabi, becoming the first production electric car to exceed 500 km/h.
## Record Breaks Previous Milestone
The U9 Xtreme surpassed its previous record of 308.4 mph (496.22 km/h) set in Germany last year.
## Guinness World Records and FIA Recognition
Yangwang claims the new run was recognized by both Guinness World Records and the FIA as the highest speed for a production car in a single-direction run.
## Driver and Road Conditions
German racer Marc Basseng drove the U9 Xtreme on a 7 km (4.3 miles) closed section of Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed International Road.
## Engine Tuning Improvements
Engineers adjusted the rear-wing angle, suspension software, and tire pressures to achieve the record after initial runs reached 304.4 mph (490 km/h).
## Previous Speed Achievements
The U9 Xtreme previously reached 293.5 mph (472.41 km/h) in August 2025 and 308.4 mph (496.22 km/h) in September 2025.
## Key takeaway

Yangwang U9 Xtreme achieved 312.65 mph (503.17 km/h) on a closed road in Abu Dhabi, becoming the first production electric car to exceed 500 km/h.