3,000-HP Hypercar Laughs At Rimac Nevera On Its Way To The Nurburgring

3 months, 3 weeks ago - 13 August 2025, CarBuzz

3,000-HP Hypercar Laughs At Rimac Nevera On Its Way To The Nurburgring

A few months ago, Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi beat the Rimac Nevera for the title of the fastest electric vehicle around the Nürburgring Nordschleife, using the SU7 Ultra with Track Package. The Prototype version, developed specifically for Green Hell, was even faster, but even the road-going version set the pace in terms of lap times at one of the world's most challenging tracks.

Those achievements didn't go unnoticed as it seems that Yangwang, the luxury EV division of Chinese auto giant BYD, is getting ready to challenge the Xiaomi SU7 with an updated version of its 1,300-horsepower hypercar.

We're talking about the Yangwang U9. Regulatory filings with China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) have revealed that an even more powerful version of the U9 is on its way. Its advantage? Over 3,000 horsepower of pure electric power sent to all four wheels.

Track Edition Or Nürburgring Edition? That's Moot

According to documents leaked by CarNewsChina, the updated Yangwang U9 is called the "Track Edition." However, conflicting reports from the People's Republic call it "Nürburgring Edition," hinting at the possible stint of the updated U9 on the German circuit.

The semantics are moot though, as the biggest change in the U9 isn't easily visible. In the documents, the updated U9 still gets four electric motors, but this time, the system produces a staggering 744 hp per wheel, amounting to a total power output of 3,019 hp or nearly triple the initial output two years ago. That power allows a top speed of 217 mph, albeit the car has been reported to go over those figures on various occasions.

Visually, the U9 Track/Nürburgring Edition doesn't deviate too far from the U9 we knew; it still has a carbon-fiber roof, large fixed carbon-fiber rear wing, and a gigantic rear diffuser with adjustable blades. However, the wheels are smaller at 20 inches, while the front tires are wider than before. The file also shows that there's an optional carbon fiber splitter and electronically adjustable rear wing.

We'll Likely Hear About A New Nürburgring Record If It Happens

As for the battery setup, the documents reveal that the Yangwang U9 Track/Nürburgring Edition has the same battery setup as the regular U9, which means it's powered by an 80-kWh LFP battery that's good for 280 miles under CLTC standards. It's also capable of ultra-fast DC charging at 500 kW, which means it can charge from 30-80% in about 10 minutes.

Also present in the track-focused version is the U9's trippy DiSus-X intelligent body control system, which allows the car to move like no other car does, such as dancing, or even hopping over obstacles like a living thing.

It's unclear whether the Yangwang U9 is really headed to break records at the Nürburgring. We highly suspect Yangwang or BYD won't be quiet about it if or when it happens. Based on how far that output has gone versus other Chinese hypercars producing thousands of horses, the U9 has a chance, though it's important to note that Nürburgring record lap times aren't solely reliant on power outputs. There are several factors at play, including aerodynamic efficiency, tires, and even the person behind the tiller.