Chinese automaker BYD exhibited its YANGWANG U9 Xtreme electric supercar at the Dubai International Electric Vehicle Exhibition and Conference 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The vehicle recently set a global production-car speed record of 503.17 km/h during tests in Abu Dhabi. The exhibition, co-organised by Dubai's RTA and China EV100, gathered 120 mobility and infrastructure companies.
Chinese automaker BYD introduced its Yangwang Altior electric limousine at the Emirates Palace hotel in Abu Dhabi. The launch formed part of a multi-day showcase in the UAE that also featured a 503.17 km/h speed run by the Yangwang U9 Xtreme on Abu Dhabi's E11 highway. BYD additionally hosted an event at the base of the Burj Khalifa in Dubai for roughly 3,700 guests.
YANGWANG, the luxury electric vehicle division of Chinese automaker BYD, hosted the global premiere of its new all-electric sedan, the YANGWANG ALTIOR, in Abu Dhabi on November 7, 2026. The vehicle features a claimed electric range exceeding 1,000 kilometers, a four-motor powertrain, and active suspension. The automaker confirmed the sedan will be offered in Executive and Bespoke editions, while pricing and broad market availability remain to be officially detailed.
BYD's Yangwang U9 Xtreme electric hypercar reached 503.17 km/h on an Abu Dhabi highway, setting a record recognized by the FIA. The run was executed by German driver Marc Basseng in the Al Dhafra region. The test was coordinated with Abu Dhabi authorities including the Abu Dhabi Investment Office.
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