# Yangwang U9X Shatters World Speed Record

> Chinese EV maker BYD's Yangwang U9X breaks production car speed record at 312 mph in Abu Dhabi.
- Title: Yangwang U9X Shatters World Speed Record · Maxim | Shortify
- Summary: Chinese EV maker BYD's Yangwang U9X breaks production car speed record at 312 mph in Abu Dhabi.
- Keywords: yangwang u9x, byd, hypercar, production car, speed record, abu dhabi, electric vehicles, evs, Maxim
- Source: Maxim — https://maxim.com/rides/this-chinese-hypercar-just-set-the-record-for-the-worlds-fastest-production-car
- Published: 2026-11-12T10:45:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: yangwang u9x, byd, hypercar, production car, speed record, abu dhabi, electric vehicles, evs
## Yangwang U9X sets new speed record
The Yangwang U9X, a luxury electric hypercar from BYD, broke the world record for fastest production car at 312 mph in Abu Dhabi.
## Record-breaking performance specs
With 2,979 horsepower and motors spinning up to 30,000 rpm, the U9X achieves 312 mph on public roads.
## BYD's electric vehicle dominance
BYD, the world's largest EV manufacturer, produces models ranging from the Dolphin to the U9X hypercar.
## U9X production details
The first production U9X features ultra-fine gold powder coating that shifts color with light, named 'Dawn Moment'.
## Key takeaway

BYD's Yangwang U9X achieved 312 mph on public road in Abu Dhabi, setting new world record for fastest production car.