472.41km/h! The fully electric super sports car “Yanwan U9” becomes the world’s fastest EV [Video]

YANGWANG U9 Track Edition

Four motors deliver a maximum output of 3000PS

The BEV that set the speed record this time is the “Yangwan U9 Track Edition,” which was developed based on the same “e4 platform” and “DiSus-X” suspension system as the Yangwan U9 currently on sale in China. Equipped with the world’s first mass-produced 1200V ultra-high voltage electric powertrain for vehicles, combined with a thermal management system optimized for the demanding conditions of circuit driving, it is said to have achieved impressive driving performance.

To break the world speed record, overwhelming power delivery and high-speed stability are essential, and the Yanwan U9 Truck Edition’s “e4 platform” is equipped with four high-performance motors that are the world’s first to support 30,000 rpm. Each motor delivers a peak power of 555 kW (754 PS), and the system’s maximum output exceeds 3,000 PS. This achieves an astonishing power-to-weight ratio of 1,217 PS per ton.

The four-motor independent torque vectoring system uses sensors to constantly monitor feedback from the road surface and adjusts torque to each wheel at an ultra-high frequency of over 100 times per second, completely controlling vehicle posture even at high speeds to prevent slippage or loss of traction.

The DiSus-X intelligent body control system adjusts the suspension of each wheel vertically at high speed and independently during sudden acceleration, sharp turns, and on rough road surfaces. This suppresses pitch and roll, actively optimizes the contact area between the tire and the road surface, and maximizes grip levels while driving. When combined with the e4 platform, it is said to ensure stability and safety at top speeds.

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The Yanwan U9 Track Edition inherits the aerodynamic design of the base U9, but is equipped with an optional reinforced carbon fiber front splitter.

To improve tire performance and durability under harsh driving conditions, Toyota has collaborated with Indonesia’s Giti Tire to develop a semi-slick tire specifically for the circuit, based on data gained from extensive testing conducted in Germany in 2024. This high-performance tire features a special compound and tread design, knurled wheel joints, and a high-viscosity lubricant, which minimizes slippage between the tire and wheel during sudden acceleration and braking.

The speed record of 472.41 km/h was achieved by German professional driver Marc Bassen, who set the EV speed record in 2024. After completing his high-speed challenge in the Yanwan U9 Track Edition, Bassen reflected on the drive as follows:

“I thought last year that we had reached the limit of top speed. I never expected to beat last year’s record so quickly. Now, on the same circuit, with new technology, we have set this incredible record.”

Check out the video of “Yanwan U9″‘s top speed attack!

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