BYD just shocked the EV world. The Yangwang U9 Track Edition has officially broken the record for the fastest electric vehicle ever, hitting 472.41 km/h (293.5 mph) at Germany’s Papenburg test track. That’s faster than the Rimac Nevera R’s 268 mph run earlier this year—and BYD didn’t just beat it; they crushed it.

With quad electric motors producing nearly 3,000 horsepower, a groundbreaking 1200V platform, and advanced suspension tech, the U9 Track Edition shows just how far Chinese automakers are pushing EV performance.

In this podcast, we break down: 🚀 How BYD engineered a 293 mph EV ⚡ Why this matters in the global EV arms race 🏎️ What it means for Rimac, Tesla, and the hypercar world 🌍 Why North America should be paying attention

The EV game just changed—and it wasn’t Tesla or Rimac leading the charge this time.

📌 What do you think—is BYD now the new face of EV performance? Drop your thoughts in the comments.

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