Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Sets Fastest EV Lap Ever Recorded

Move over Porsche and Rimac - a new name just took the Nürburgring title. Xiaomi, the brand we at least mostly know from smartphones and smart gadgets, just did the impossible. Their production-spec SU7 Ultra, with the optional Track Pack, just achieved a searing lap time of 7:04.957 at Germany’s Nürburgring Nordschleife.
 
So how exactly did a tech company make a car like this so fast? Let's figure it out.

What’s the big deal about Nürburgring?

If you aren’t entrenched in car culture, Nürburgring is basically the Olympics for performance cars. It’s one of the most demanding tracks on the planet, located in Germany and known for its sharp corners, long straights, and brutal elevation changes. A fast lap at Nürburgring means the car isn’t just fast (performance) – it has balance, handling and durability.

 
Xiaomi didn't just deliver, they set a record. This wasn't some concept or custom tuned prototype. The SU7 Ultra is a legitimate EV that is ready for production and, theoretically, could be driven off the showroom floor (in China for now).

What Fuels This Electric Beast?

The SU7 Ultra features a triple-motor set-up that provides 1,548 PS (1,526 hp). To be specific, it has two HyperEngine's V8's on the rear and one HyperEngine's V6 up front. This power helps it launch from 0-62 mph in 1.98 seconds, and has a top speed of over 217 mph.

Thanks to its CTB (cell-to-body) battery technology and the air suspension, the car manages to stay planted through corners, giving you the same performance lap after lap.

What’s in the Optional Track Pack?

The record-breaking version wasn't the base model. Xiaomi equipped this car with a special Track Pack, featuring carbon-ceramic brakes, high-performance pads, aerodynamic improvements and weight savings.

These upgrades aren't just for show - they helped driver Vincent Radermecker conquer the Green Hell and take the record home.

Will the US Ever Get It?

That's the big question. The Xiaomi SU7 lineup is only available in China right now, and the company hasn't made plans regarding the US yet. But at around $73,700 USD equivalent, it could seriously undercut performance EVs like the Porsche Taycan or Tesla Model S Plaid if it ever debuted in the states. 

Why It Matters

Xiaomi's Nürburgring run is more than a record; it is a statement. The traditional brands are up against tech-savvy upstarts now willing to enter this space. To see an automaker from an unlikely place enter the category and offer technology and track testing as an EV alternative is a big deal. 

Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Specs

Conclusion

The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra is not just fast; it is important. The brand competes with the big boys in Nurburgring lap time that include companies like Porsche and Rimac as the first-time automobile maker. Regardless of whether or not it comes to the US right away, this car has made a splash worldwide. To watch a brand like Xiaomi, which was once making cell phones,go to building performance cars, is no longer surprising — it is something the traditional auto world has to consider seriously too.

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