Dubai: The world’s fastest electric supercar, the YANGWANG U9 Xtreme, from Chinese company BYD, captivated visitors at the Dubai International Electric Vehicle Exhibition and Conference 2026, currently being held in Dubai.
It attracted significant attention from attendees who were eager to see it up close and learn about its capabilities and technical specifications, given its status as the world’s fastest production car, boasting a record speed of 503.17km/h.
The car attracted widespread attention from visitors to the exhibition held at the Dubai World Trade Centre, under the slogan ‘Towards a Smart and Sustainable Future in Mobility’, organised by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai and the China Electric Vehicle Alliance (China EV100), under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai.
Its participation provided visitors with the opportunity to see one of the most advanced electric cars in the world, and to learn about the technologies that enabled it to achieve this record.
The car set its record speed during a test conducted on November 1, 2026, on a closed section of Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Road (E11) in the Al Dhafra region of Abu Dhabi, driven by German racing driver Marc Basing. It became the first production car to exceed the 500 km/h barrier.
The car is powered by four electric motors that generate a total power of about 2977 horsepower, along with an advanced system for independent torque control of each wheel, and specialised tyres designed to withstand high speeds. Production is limited to only 30 units, and the price of one unit is estimated at about $3 million (Dh11 million).
The Dubai International Electric Vehicle Exhibition and Conference features 120 companies showcasing their latest innovations and technologies in the fields of electric vehicles and smart and sustainable mobility, including advanced electric cars, charging and infrastructure solutions, and autonomous driving technologies, amid growing global interest in developing electric transportation and promoting the future of sustainable mobility, thus consolidating Dubai’s position as a global centre for developing future mobility solutions.
Source: Emirates 24|7