"After hitting 308.4mph (496.22kph) in September 2025, it bloodied the noses of Koenigsegg, Rimac, Bugatti, and plenty of others, while making EV cynics raise an eyebrow. The Extreme comes with 2,978 horsepower, while the base U9 makes do with just' 1288. As I found out on a custom-built test track in China, that's still plenty. Driving it was impressive, but it may have a tough job convincing traditional sports/supercar buyers to take the plunge."
"Not because of the design: It's a fearsome-looking thing. Long, low, and wide, it's got the profile of a more traditional mid-engined supercar. For people who like that sort of thing, it's certainly going to turn heads. You can spec a big ol wing to go on its rear deck, too, which will appeal to people who like big, pointy things, or who want to have their bag lunch on a different kind of table."
Yangwang U9 Extreme achieved 308.4 mph and produces 2,978 horsepower, setting a new speed benchmark for production cars. The base U9 offers 1,288 hp yet still delivered strong performance on a custom test track. The design follows mid-engined supercar proportions with long, low, wide lines, optional large rear wing, upward-opening doors, a swoopy interior, and supportive seats for high-speed cornering. The base model accelerates 0–60 mph in 2.36 seconds and has a quoted top speed of 186 mph. An 80 kWh BYD Blade Battery yields about 280 miles on the optimistic Chinese cycle and supports up to 500 kW charging. Yangwang positions the U9 as a luxury, performance EV aimed at affluent buyers but faces brand-awareness challenges in some export markets.
Read at insideevs.com
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