Clash of luxury EVs: BYD’s Yangwang U9 and Zeekr 009 collide in China
On January 29, 2026, a multi‑vehicle traffic collision occurred in Zhejiang province involving a Yangwang U9 supercar, a Zeekr 009 luxury MPV, and a BYD Seagull hatchback. The incident took place at an intersection near Haitao Road while the Zeekr 009 was stopped at a red traffic signal, according to social media posts.
The Yangwang U9 reportedly struck the Zeekr 009 from the right rear at a higher speed. The U9 then continued forward, colliding with roadside greenery and a roadside advertising structure before coming to rest. Witnesses documented elements of the scene on social media and confirmed the sequence of events. There has been no official release of causation findings by police or traffic authorities at the time of reporting.
The Zeekr 009 sustained significant frontal damage in the collision. The vehicle’s right front wheel detached as a result of impact force. The crash involved the nearby BYD Seagull, which was also struck during the sequence of impacts. According to accounts shared on Chinese social platforms, none of the occupants in the three vehicles were seriously injured, and there were no fatalities. Witnesses reported that the involved parties remained at the roadside and continued using their mobile phones after the collision.
Visual records circulated online indicated that the Yangwang U9 exhibited damage to its front structure. Observers noted that the vehicle’s safety system did not produce smoke or fire from the battery area following the intense sequence of impacts. Social commentary specifically mentioned the absence of battery fire or thermal reaction in the U9 following the crash sequence.
Its manufacturer positions the Yangwang U9 as a high‑end electric vehicle and has been delivered in limited quantities in the Chinese market, with prior reports indicating cumulative deliveries in the low hundreds. The Zeekr 009 is a full‑size electric MPV produced by Geely. The BYD Seagull is a compact electric passenger car model from BYD.
No official crash report, technical investigation results, or regulatory safety advisory has been published by Chinese authorities regarding this accident as of the latest reporting.
