Xiaomi confirmed its SU7 Ultra has set a new all-electric production car record at the Nürburgring Nordschleife. The Chinese manufacturer’s 1,527-horsepower sedan completed the 12.9-mile circuit in 7:04.957.
The time beats the previous record holder – the Rimac Nevera – by three-tenths of a second. It’s also 2.5 seconds faster than what Xiaomi considers its main competitor, the 1,093-horsepower Porsche Taycan Turbo GT.
From Smartphones to Supercars
Xiaomi built its reputation making smartphones before announcing its first car at the end of 2023. The company’s entry into the EV market has been nothing short of explosive.
When Chinese customers could finally place orders, the SU7 sold out in hours.
By May 2025, Xiaomi had delivered over 258,000 SU7s across all variants.
Racing Heritage
This isn’t Xiaomi’s first Nürburgring achievement. A prototype version of the SU7 Ultra posted an even quicker 6:46.874 last year. That time wasn’t officially recognized because the prototype used racing slick tires, weighed 1,900kg, and generated up to 2,145kg of downforce through its aerodynamic package.
The production record-setter uses a tri-motor setup – two motors driving the rear axle and one up front. According to Xiaomi, this configuration launches the SU7 Ultra from 0-62mph in exactly 2.0 seconds while reaching a top speed of 217mph.
The record car included Xiaomi’s optional Track Package:
- Bilstein coilovers
- Pirelli P Zero Trofeo tires
- Race-specification Endless brake pads
- 21-inch forged wheels
Pricing and Variants
The SU7 Ultra starts at 529,000 Yuan in China – roughly £54,100. That positioning puts it squarely against European performance sedans, though it’s not yet available outside its home market.
Entry-level buyers can opt for the single-motor SU7 with its 299-horsepower rear-mounted electric motor for 219,000 Yuan (approximately £22,500).
The mid-range SU7 Max packs 673 horsepower through an all-wheel-drive system. At 299,000 Yuan – about £30,600 – it significantly undercuts the equivalent Porsche Taycan or Tesla Model S.
European Expansion
According to CNEVPost, Xiaomi targets European market entry by 2027. The company hasn’t announced specific launch dates or which countries will receive the SU7 first.
Xiaomi quietly established an EV research and development center in Munich, Germany this past April. The facility signals the company’s serious intent to compete in Europe’s competitive electric vehicle market.
The SU7’s Nürburgring achievement gives Xiaomi significant bragging rights as it prepares for that expansion – beating established players at their own game on one of motorsport’s most demanding circuits.
