Shattering expectations and the seven-minute barrier, the YANGWANG U9 Xtreme has claimed the title of fastest electric super sports car at the legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife. On August 22, 2025, the BYD-manufactured supercar completed the demanding 20.832-kilometer circuit in an astonishing 6:59.157 minutes, breaking the previous class record by more than five seconds and becoming the first electric super sports car to achieve a sub-seven-minute lap.
At the wheel was experienced German racing driver Moritz Kranz, whose resume includes nearly 10,000 laps around the challenging Nordschleife throughout his GT career. His expertise proved instrumental in pushing the U9 Xtreme to its limits while maneuvering the circuit’s notorious combination of elevation changes and technical corners. The impressive performance features a quad-motor electric powertrain generating a staggering 2,959bhp. This achievement further solidifies BYD’s position as global EV leader with its technological innovations extending beyond mass-market vehicles.
With thousands of Nordschleife laps under his belt, Kranz’s expertise proved crucial in conquering the Green Hell’s notorious challenges.
The record didn’t materialize overnight. YANGWANG’s development team began extensive testing at the Nürburgring in July 2024, implementing continuous refinements based on data collected over more than a year of track sessions. This methodical approach allowed engineers to optimize the vehicle specifically for Nordschleife performance while maintaining its production car classification.
Technical specifications justify the U9 Xtreme’s remarkable achievement. Capable of reaching speeds up to 308mph, this all-electric rocketship demonstrates that the performance ceiling for EVs continues to rise. The engineering team’s focused development work has clearly paid dividends in creating a vehicle that redefines expectations for electric supercars.
The significance of this accomplishment extends beyond mere bragging rights. Breaking the seven-minute barrier represents a watershed moment for electric performance vehicles, establishing new benchmarks that will influence the development trajectory across the industry. The record officially confirmed in October 2025 places the U9 Xtreme in rarefied company among production cars regardless of powertrain type.
For YANGWANG and parent company BYD, this achievement provides compelling evidence that their high-performance electric vehicles can compete with—and now surpass—established supercar manufacturers on one of motorsport’s most demanding stages. The U9 Xtreme’s record run demonstrates that the future of hypercars is increasingly electric.
