BYD’s Yangwang U9 Xtreme: The $2.8 Million Electric Hypercar Dominating the 2026 Beijing Auto Show

The Yangwang U9 Xtreme has officially claimed the title of the most expensive vehicle sold at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show. Li Yunfei, General Manager of BYD Group’s Branding and PR, confirmed that this limited-edition masterpiece carries a staggering price tag of over 20 million RMB (approx. $2.8 million USD). With only 30 units available worldwide, the U9 Xtreme represents the pinnacle of BYD’s luxury and performance engineering.

Extreme Aerodynamics & Racing Heritage (H2) Designed for track dominance and high-speed stability, the U9 Xtreme features a radical carbon fiber body kit:

Front Aero: A dual-flow hood design paired with a massive carbon fiber front splitter and winglets to maximize downforce.
Wheels & Tires: It comes standard with 20-inch sport wheels wrapped in custom-developed GitiSport e・GTR2 PRO semi-slick tires. These tires are engineered for an extreme design speed of up to 500 km/h.
Braking System: To handle its immense power, the car is equipped with titanium alloy calipers and an upgraded carbon-ceramic braking system for superior heat dissipation.

Revolutionary Chassis: e⁴ and DiSus-X (H2) The U9 Xtreme sits on BYD’s most advanced chassis architecture, providing unprecedented control:

e⁴ (Easyfour) Platform: Four independent electric motors allow for precise torque vectoring at each wheel.
DiSus-X (Yunlian-X): An intelligent fully active body control system with an external dual-valve structure. This allows for near-instantaneous independent adjustment of each suspension unit, pushing the limits of handling and stability.

Unprecedented Power: 2,220 kW Output (H2) The performance figures of the Yangwang U9 Xtreme are nothing short of record-breaking:

Architecture: Built on a 1200V ultra-high voltage platform.
Peak Power: A combined output of 2,220 kW (approx. 3,000 hp).
Power-to-Weight Ratio: An incredible 1,217 hp per ton.
Track-Grade Blade Battery: Features a 30C ultra-high discharge rate and a specialized dual-layer cooling system to maintain peak performance during intense track sessions.

Exclusive Availability With the 2026 Beijing Auto Show unveiling a custom-color edition, the 30 lucky owners of the U9 Xtreme are entering an elite global circle. This model serves as a technology flagship, showcasing how BYD intends to challenge established hypercar giants like Bugatti and Rimac.