The Fastest EV in the World Is Now Chinese
13 days ago
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- BYD's Yangwang U9 Track Edition is now the fastest EV in the world, reaching 293.54 mph.
- The U9 Track Edition has a quad-motor powertrain producing 2,960 hp, surpassing the Rimac Nevera's 1,989 hp.
- The standard U9 supercar accelerates from 0-62 mph in 2.36 seconds and can jump.
- BYD has surpassed Tesla as the world's biggest EV maker by volume, offering cheaper and higher-tech EVs.
- The U9 Track Edition's power-to-weight ratio exceeds 1,000 hp per ton, higher than the Rimac Nevera's 800 hp per ton.
- The record-breaking U9 Track Edition may be priced significantly lower than the $2.5 million Rimac Nevera.
- China's EV industry is rapidly advancing, with BYD leading in performance and affordability.