Overview
- Record Breaker: Yangwang U9 Xtreme laps Nürburgring Nordschleife in 6:59.157 (August 22, 2025), first electric hypercar under 7 minutes, shaving 5+ seconds off prior best.
- Dual Triumph: Follows 496.22 km/h top speed at ATP Papenburg last month, showcasing BYD’s luxury arm’s EV supremacy.
- Powerhouse Specs: 1,200V platform with four motors (30,000 rpm each), 3,000+ bhp, 1,217 hp/tonne ratio; DiSus-X suspension with body-attitude control for track mastery.
- Upgrades for Glory: High-efficiency cooling, titanium-alloy carbon-ceramic brakes, GitiSport eGTR PRO semi-slicks; 73 turns, 300m elevation conquered flawlessly.
- Driver & Team: Pro racer Moritz Kranz (10,000+ laps) praises BYD/Yangwang engineering; Stella Li (BYD EVP) hails it as a dream pursuit.
- Limited Edition: Only 30 units worldwide; “Xtreme” embodies extreme limits, “X” for the unknown.
- Global EV Shift: Amid 6% adoption in 2025, it challenges ICE icons, aligning with India’s 30% target by 2030.
Yangwang U9 Xtreme Conquers ‘Green Hell’: 6:59 Lap Redefines Electric Speed
BYD’s luxury brand Yangwang has etched its name in history with the U9 Xtreme, shattering the Nürburgring Nordschleife record for electric hypercars at 6:59.157 on August 22, 2025. This feat, the first sub-7-minute lap for an EV supercar, trims over 5 seconds from the previous mark, coming hot on the heels of its 496.22 km/h top speed at ATP Papenburg. Powered by a groundbreaking 1,200V platform and four blistering motors, the U9 Xtreme proves electric can outpace combustion in the world’s toughest track.
The Lap: Precision Meets Power
The 20.832 km “Green Hell,” with 73 turns and 300m elevation, demands perfection. Driver Moritz Kranz, a German GT veteran with 10,000+ laps, delivered: “The Nrburgring is the most demanding track, and our lap time is a testament to BYD and Yangwang’s development skills.” His run highlights the U9 Xtreme’s DiSus-X suspension and body-attitude control, dynamically tweaking for top-speed stability and cornering bite.
Tech That Tames the Track
At its core: a 1,200V ultra-high-voltage system driving four independent motors at 30,000 rpm, unleashing 3,000+ bhp and a 1,217 hp/tonne ratio. Upgrades for the record included:
- High-efficiency cooling for thermal endurance.
- Titanium-alloy carbon-ceramic brakes for fade-free stopping.
- GitiSport eGTR PRO semi-slicks for grip.
“BYD’s pursuit of limits through technology makes the Nrburgring a natural challenge,” said EVP Stella Li. “The U9 Xtreme is the fastest in a straight line and precise on the toughest circuit.”
Limited Legend: 30 Units of Extreme
The “Xtreme” (from “Extreme,” “X” for unknown) is capped at 30 global units, embodying boundary-pushing performance. Since July 2024 testing, Yangwang’s team refined chassis, aero, and energy for this triumph.
EV’s Track Triumph: Implications for India
Amid global 6% EV adoption in 2025, the U9 Xtreme spotlights electric’s potential, inspiring India’s 30% 2035 goal via PM E-Drive and FAME-III. With 1.2M sales in 2024, hypercar feats like this could spur premium EV demand, challenging ICE icons.
Yangwang’s “Green Hell” conquest isn’t just a lap—it’s electric supremacy.
Source: indiatoday.in
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