The YANGWANG U9 Xtreme, BYD’s electric hypercar, has just achieved a historic feat. It has become the fastest electric supercar on the Nordschleife. Its achievement surpasses all expectations in the world of luxury and high-tech cars.
Unrivalled technical prowess
Since July 2024, YANGWANG engineers have been testing the U9 Xtreme on the Nordschleife, a 20.832 km circuit renowned for its difficulty. The data collected has fed directly into the development of the car. On 22 August 2025, it completed a lap in 6 minutes 59.157 seconds. This time beat the previous electric supercar record by more than five seconds, breaking the symbolic seven-minute barrier for the first time.
Stella Li, Executive Vice President, underlines the importance of this success. According to her, pushing back the technological limits and taking on the Nürburgring is a challenge for both the cars and the drivers. The U9 Xtreme demonstrates exceptional performance on the track and on the straights. It combines speed, agility and precision, essential qualities for dominating a track as demanding as the Green Hell.
Moritz Kranz, an experienced German driver, completed this historic lap. With almost 10,000 laps of the Nordschleife under his belt, he confirms that the Nürburgring remains the most demanding circuit in the world. He stresses the crucial role of chassis settings and the ultra-powerful electric platform in achieving such a high level of performance. According to him, without this meticulous preparation, this time would have been impossible.
Revolutionary electrical technology
The U9 Xtreme is based on a 1,200 V ultra-high-voltage platform, the world’s first in series production. Four high-performance engines, capable of reaching 30,000 rpm, develop a total power output of more than 3,000 bhp. The power-to-weight ratio reaches 1,217 bhp per tonne, setting new world standards.
The vehicle also benefits from the DiSus-X intelligent body control system, already used on the classic U9. This version introduces ‘body attitude control’ for the first time on the racetrack, optimising speed and efficiency simultaneously. The combination of these technologies makes it possible to manage complex bends while maintaining peak performance.
Prepared for Green Hell
The Nordschleife has steep gradients and technical corners. The U9 Xtreme therefore adopts solutions worthy of a racing prototype. Its cooling system has been redesigned, its brakes are based on carbon-ceramic discs alloyed with titanium, and its semi-slick GitiSport e-GTR² PRO tyres offer maximum grip. These innovations ensure optimum performance, both in terms of top speed and cornering precision.
An exceptional model for collectors
The U9 Xtreme is being produced in an ultra-limited series, with only 30 units available. Its name, derived from the English word « Extreme », symbolises limits and exploration. The letter ‘X’ embodies the unknown and the quest for ultimate performance. This philosophy perfectly illustrates the spirit of YANGWANG: to push back the frontiers of technology while offering unique driving pleasure.
A future of excellence
With this new record, YANGWANG confirms its place among the leaders in high-performance electric mobility. The U9 Xtreme is more than just a feat of speed, it paves the way for a new generation of electric supercars capable of competing with the most iconic combustion-powered models. The innovations implemented on this model will serve as a benchmark for future vehicles, combining power, precision and durability.
In conclusion, the YANGWANG U9 Xtreme redefines the concept of the electric hypercar. It proves that performance and innovation can be combined with technical mastery and exceptional design. The Nürburgring has never been so electric, and the automotive world is now watching in admiration as a new standard of excellence is set. However, this record remains relative: other production cars, either lighter or equipped with different technologies, have achieved faster times. For instance, the Porsche 911 GT3 992.2 completed the Nürburgring in 6’56’’, while the Mercedes-AMG Project One holds the absolute record with 6’29’’, thanks to its Formula 1-derived hybrid powertrain. Thus, although the U9 Xtreme impresses with its innovation, it still lags behind the historic lap times of the fastest production cars on the Nordschleife.
