The Yangwang U9 Extreme is the fastest car in the world. After hitting 308.4mph (496.22kph) in September 2025, it bloodied the noses of Koenigsegg, Rimac, Bugatti, and plenty of others, while making EV cynics raise an eyebrow. The Extreme comes with 2,978 horsepower, while the base U9 makes do with ‘just’ 1288. As I found out on a custom-built test track in China, that’s still plenty. Driving it was impressive, but it may have a tough job convincing traditional sports/supercar buyers to take the plunge.
