VIDEO: 2,977 horsepower, $3 million and no injuries: BYD supercar crashes during high-speed test

A BYD Yangwang U9 Xtreme supercar, valued at approximately $3 million and producing 2,977 horsepower, crashed in China during a test aimed at reaching speeds of 500 km/h. Despite the severity of the accident, the driver escaped without injuries.
The vehicle reportedly lost its entire rear axle in the crash. Footage of the incident was shared online on November 2, showing the aftermath of the high-speed test.
The Yangwang U9 Xtreme is one of BYD’s most powerful performance vehicles. The test was intended to push the supercar toward the 500 km/h mark, although the circumstances that led to the crash have not been detailed in the information provided.
BYD’s $3M hypercar suffered a major crash.
— Motor1 (@Motor1com) November 3, 2026
The Yangwang U9 Xtreme was undergoing high-speed testing when the driver lost control of the car.
Thankfully, he walked away without major injuries. pic.twitter.com/C4fWB5b3n9
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