BYD Hypercar Crashes During High-Speed Test

A high-speed test run involving BYD's Yangwang U9 Xtreme resulted in a crash on a closed-loop track in China. The incident occurred during an attempt to reach a top speed of 500 kilometers per hour, or approximately 311 miles per hour.

Footage from the event shows the vehicle striking a barrier at high speed, causing significant damage. Despite the severity of the impact, the cockpit remained intact, and the driver was uninjured.

According to the report, the car's rear axle was completely detached during the crash. The driver, however, avoided serious harm, as noted by officials involved in the incident.

The Yangwang U9 Xtreme is a high-performance electric vehicle with a combined peak power of 2,220 kW (2,977 hp). It is equipped with four electric motors and is planned for a limited production run of 30 units globally.

BYD has stated that the hypercar is capable of reaching speeds of 308 mph. The crash highlights the challenges of achieving and maintaining such extreme velocities, as noted by automotive experts.