When you think of the Nürburgring Nordschleife, Germany’s grueling 20.9-kilometer crucible of curves and straights, the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra doesn’t usually come to mind. However, the blistering EV managed to achieve a record lap time of 7 minutes, 4.957 seconds at the famed circuit. This blistering run shattered the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT’s 2023 record of 7:07.55.
This couldn’t have been done with just anyone, and there’s where veteran racer Vincent Radermecker comes in. He piloted the SU7 Ultra, harnessing its mind-blowing 1,548 horsepower. Three electric motors—dual V8s units, each delivering 578 hp, and a V6s adding 392 hp—propel this beast, backed by a 93.7 kWh CATL Qilin II battery with a 5.2 C charging rate. Zero to 60 mph vanishes in 1.98 seconds, and the car surges past 217 mph.
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In October 2024, the SU7 Ultra prototype, driven by British racer David Pittard, blazed a 6:46.874 lap, earning the title of fastest four-door car at the Nürburgring. As a prototype, it couldn’t claim production honors, but Xiaomi doubled down, refining the production model at tracks like Chengdu Tianfu and Zhejiang International, where it already held four-door supremacy. “This is a miracle and a new beginning,” Xiaomi EV proclaimed on Weibo post-prototype, a sentiment that fueled the production car’s triumph.
Lei Jun, Xiaomi’s founder, chairman, and CEO, captures the audacity behind this feat: “As a newcomer to the automotive industry, Xiaomi has shown great determination and courage by taking on the Nürburgring challenge with its first car.” His words, shared via Weibo, reveal a company unafraid to spar with Porsche or Tesla. Priced at RMB 529,900 ($72,750), the SU7 Ultra positions itself as a “Dream Car” for performance enthusiasts.
An optional RMB 100,000 ($13,912) Racing Package upgrades shock absorbers, brake pads, and tires, making the SU7 Ultra a direct rival to the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT, which costs nearly four times as much.
The company is planting a bold flag in the automotive world at Germany’s legendary Nürburgring racetrack. As the company puts it, “Xiaomi plans a long-term presence at the Nürburgring, aiming to collaborate and advance alongside the world’s leading automotive manufacturers.” They’re backing it up with a branded curve on the Grand Prix circuit and exclusive testing rights, rubbing shoulders with the biggest names in the car industry.
