Chinese automaker BYD showcased its YANGWANG U9 Xtreme electric supercar at the Dubai International Electric Vehicle Exhibition and Conference 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, Emirates 24|7 reported. The exhibition was held under the theme "Towards a Smart and Sustainable Future in Mobility" and was co-organised by Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and the China Electric Vehicle Alliance (China EV100), under the patronage of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE.
The display drew notable attention following the vehicle's speed run on November 1, 2026, where it attained a top speed of 503.17 km/h on a closed stretch of Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Road (E11) in Abu Dhabi's Al Dhafra region. Driven by German racing driver Marc Basing, the hypercar became the first production automobile to surpass the 500 km/h mark, the report stated.
According to the report, the YANGWANG U9 Xtreme is powered by four electric motors delivering a combined output of approximately 2,977 horsepower, supported by an independent wheel torque management system and tyres specially engineered for extreme velocities. Production will be restricted to 30 units, with each priced at an estimated $3 million (AED 11 million).
The event featured 120 exhibiting companies presenting advancements in electric vehicles, charging networks, sustainable transport infrastructure, and autonomous driving systems, supporting Dubai's drive to serve as an international hub for future mobility technologies.
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- Emirates 24|7 · 2026-11-11
