YANGWANG celebrated the U9 Xtreme's record-breaking speed of 503.17 km/h with a special event in Dubai, UAE, on the evening of November 6.

To mark the achievement, the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building, hosted a special light show featuring the U9 Xtreme. More than 3,000 YANGWANG owners, media representatives and guests from around the world attended the event to celebrate the record and learn more about the brand and its technology.

U9 Xtreme Sets Two Guinness World Records

On November 1, 2026, the YANGWANG U9 Xtreme reached a top speed of 503.17 km/h on a closed section of the E11 highway in Abu Dhabi, UAE. German racing driver Marc Basseng was behind the wheel.

In September 2025, Basseng also drove the U9 Xtreme at the ATP Papenburg test facility in Germany, where the car reached 496.22 km/h.

The latest result earned the U9 Xtreme two Guinness World Records: the highest speed achieved by a production car in a single-direction run and the highest speed achieved by an electric production car in a single-direction run. The achievement was also officially recognised by the FIA.

By exceeding 500 km/h, the U9 Xtreme became the first production car to reach this speed threshold. The result marks a new milestone for high-performance electric vehicles.

Burj Khalifa Hosts Special Light Show

On November 6, the Burj Khalifa lit up with a special display dedicated to the U9 Xtreme's speed record. The light show was one of the main highlights of the Dubai event.

The display brought the performance of the Chinese electric hypercar to one of the world's best-known landmarks. It also gave international guests an opportunity to learn more about YANGWANG and the technology behind the U9 Xtreme.

The event included brand presentations and activities showcasing YANGWANG's products, technological development and plans for international markets.

YANGWANG Holds Vehicle Parade in Abu Dhabi

Following the Dubai event, YANGWANG continued its activities in Abu Dhabi.

On November 7, a parade of 110 vehicles from BYD Group's YANGWANG, DENZA and BYD brands took place in the city, led by the record-breaking U9 Xtreme. The convoy passed several landmarks before arriving at the Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental.

The parade brought together vehicles from three of BYD Group's brands, showcasing its range of new energy vehicles to local and international guests.

YANGWANG ALTIOR Makes Global Debut in Abu Dhabi

On November 8, YANGWANG unveiled its all-electric ultra-luxury flagship executive sedan, the YANGWANG ALTIOR, at the Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental in Abu Dhabi.

The global debut marked another key event in YANGWANG's programme in the UAE. The ALTIOR combines advanced vehicle technologies with a design inspired by Chinese culture and craftsmanship.

Through the events in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, YANGWANG showcased its high-performance electric vehicles and luxury models to international audiences. The programme combined the U9 Xtreme's speed record, a landmark light show, a vehicle parade and the global debut of a new flagship sedan.