Mumbai, Nov. 13 -- YANGWANG, BYD's flagship luxury new-energy vehicle marque, staged a high-profile celebration in Dubai to honour the U9 Xtreme's 503.17 kmph world-record top speed, headlined by a bespoke light and projection spectacle across the Burj Khalifa. The showcase drew an estimated 3,000 international media figures and VIP guests, assembling a global audience to mark advances in automotive performance, technological innovation and brand growth.

The record was set on 1 November 2026, when the all-electric hypercar hit 503.17 kmph (312.6 mph) along Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed International Road (E11) in Abu Dhabi's Al Dhafra Region. Two Guinness World Records followed: highest speed achieved by a production car in a single-direction...