BYD’s 3,000-HP supercar aims to dethrone Rimac

China’s BYD is preparing to launch an electric supercar with more power than any road car in history. The new Yangwang U9 Track Edition will deliver 3,020 horsepower, according to documents filed with China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT).

The current U9 already boasts 1,300 horsepower and accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 2.36 seconds. The Track Edition, fitted with four 555-kilowatt motors, will more than double that output. Its top speed is listed at 217 mph (350 km/h).

The design features a carbon fibre roof, a substantial rear wing, and an adjustable diffuser, the 20-inch wheels and 325-section tires aim to keep the car stable under extreme speed. Buyers can add upgrades, such as an active rear wing and front splitter, for increased downforce.

If figures hold true, the Yangwang U9 Track Edition would outpower Croatia’s Rimac Nevera R by 870 horsepower. The Nevera R, with 2,107 horsepower, is currently the world’s most powerful production car.

But not everyone is convinced. Rimac founder Mate Rimac said the U9 may struggle to sustain its claimed power. “Battery limits and tire grip make it almost impossible to put that much power on the road,” he wrote on a Facebook group.

Analysts say BYD’s new supercar highlights how China’s EV industry is racing beyond family cars into extreme performance. “This is about prestige and pushing technology to new frontiers,” said one Shanghai-based auto expert.

Even if the car cannot deliver peak power for long, BYD is positioning itself as a challenger to European supercar makers. Its move signals China’s determination to dominate not just mass EV sales but the high-performance market too.

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