Yangwang U9 Xtreme Smashes Nürburgring Record, Redefines Electric Speed
In a stunning display of electric performance, BYD’s Yangwang U9 Xtreme has set a new Nürburgring Nordschleife lap record, completing the 20.8 km circuit in 6 minutes and 59.157 seconds, becoming the first electric supercar to break the 7-minute barrier. This feat follows its earlier world top-speed record of 496.22 km/h, cementing its place as the fastest production EV on the planet.
Driven by veteran racer Moritz Kranz, the U9 Xtreme showcased not only raw power but also precision engineering. Kranz, who has logged nearly 10,000 Nürburgring laps, praised the car’s flawless control, saying it “perfectly balances power, control, and precision in an electric platform.”
Under the hood, or rather, beneath the carbon-fiber shell, the U9 Xtreme packs a quad-motor setup delivering 3,000 PS (2,958 hp), powered by the world’s first 1200V ultra-high-voltage EV platform. Each motor can spin up to 30,000 rpm, translating to explosive acceleration and hyper-responsive handling. Complementing this is the DiSus-X intelligent body-control system, which adjusts dynamically to road conditions in real time.
To endure the Nürburgring’s punishing mix of blind corners and elevation shifts, the hypercar was equipped with GitiSport e·GTR² PRO semi-slick tyres, co-developed with Giti Tire, along with titanium-alloy carbon-ceramic brakes and an advanced cooling system.
BYD’s Executive Vice President Stella Li hailed the record as “a phenomenal achievement,” noting that it “proves electric vehicles can dominate both in top speed and track performance.”
With only 30 units set for production globally, the U9 Xtreme joins the ranks of ultra-exclusive performance legends, but with a silent, electric heart. The record signals a powerful message: the future of speed may no longer roar; it hums.
Editor’s View:
The Yangwang U9 Xtreme’s Nürburgring triumph is a milestone not just for BYD but for the tyre and performance ecosystem at large. The collaboration with Giti Tire underlines how tyre technology is becoming central to EV performance, especially in high-speed endurance conditions.
As EVs push the boundaries of speed and control, tyre makers are racing to match their demands, with innovations in grip, heat management, and rolling resistance. This development hints at a future where the line between electronics and elastomers grows thinner, and where tyres, not just torque, define dominance on the track.
