Xiaomi's first high-performance electric vehicle (EV), the SU7 Ultra, has made a strong debut by shattering the Nurburgring lap record for four-door EVs.
The SU7 Ultra Prototype, based on the SU7 sedan, set an impressive 6:46.874 lap time, positioning it over 20 seconds faster than the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT.
This remarkable feat, achieved with British driver David Pittard behind the wheel, comes as Xiaomi prepares the road-going version of the SU7 Ultra set for customer deliveries in March 2025.
Watch the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra make its record-breaking lap.
The SU7 Ultra Prototype’s record-breaking run was no simple feat. During its single Nurburgring attempt, the car reportedly experienced a 10-second power drop, visible at the 4:15 mark in the event video.
Despite this, the prototype's 1138kW triple-motor setup powered through to deliver one of the fastest four-door times in Nurburgring history, leaving even hypercars like the Rimac Nevera in its wake.
Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun confirmed the achievement on Weibo, marking a significant milestone in the automaker’s efforts to redefine EV performance.
The SU7 Ultra’s production model retains many core features of the prototype but tones down some of its track-focused design.
The triple-motor system, made up of two Xiaomi V8s and one V6s motor, generates 1138kW, propelling the sedan from 0 to 100 km/h in 1.98 seconds and allowing it to hit 350km/h at top speed.
Equipped with a CATL Qilin 2.0 battery, the SU7 Ultra boasts a range of 630km on the CLTC cycle. This extensive range, paired with advanced cooling systems, means the car can endure two consecutive Nurburgring laps without overheating - no small achievement for a production EV.
With a power-packed setup like this, Xiaomi outfitted the SU7 Ultra with carbon-ceramic brakes, making it the first sedan to feature 430mm carbon discs at the front, complemented by Akebono six-piston front and four-piston rear callipers. This robust system enables the SU7 Ultra to stop from 100 km/h in just 30.8m.
Suspension options allow drivers to tailor the SU7 Ultra's ride. Standard dual-chamber air springs and dampers provide adaptive comfort and performance, while an optional Bilstein Evo T1 coilover system offers 10 compression and rebound settings. The SU7 Ultra’s advanced torque vectoring can adjust motor output 500 times per second, ensuring precise handling at any speed.
Visually, the SU7 Ultra’s production model sports a refined look compared to its track-specific prototype. It features a subtler spoiler in place of the prototype’s motorsport-spec wing, along with a restructured front splitter and larger air intakes.
An active rear diffuser and new side skirts add up to 285kg of downforce at speed, enhancing stability without excessive flair.
Inside, the SU7 Ultra focuses on driver engagement with a racing-inspired Alcantara and carbon fibre steering wheel, complete with a red Boost button.
The cockpit displays have been optimised with a custom UI, and the newly added Racetrack Master app allows drivers to monitor lap times and key performance stats in real time. Customer interest has surged, with over 3600 deposits secured in the first 10 minutes after launch.
With a starting price of ¥814,900 (around NZ$191,000), the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra enters a competitive performance EV market. Its record-breaking Nurburgring run and robust production features indicate Xiaomi is serious about establishing a foothold among high-performance EVs.
