Xiaomi SU7 Ultra, Nurburgringer's All-Time Record..Taycan Turbo GT Overwhelmed
Jun 17, 2025
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The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra, a mass-produced car with an optional track pack, ran the Nurburgring circuit in 7:04.957.It may be slower than the prototype, but it was enough to be recognized as the fastest mass-produced EV. In particular, the record outperformed competitors Porsche Taycan Turbo GT and Hypercar Rimac Nevera.
Breaking circuit records is not limited to hypercars these days. Xiaomi gained attention last year when it clocked 6:46.874 in the Nurburgring with its SU7 prototype tuned for the circuit.
This record is meaningful that it is not a prototype for the circuit, but a mass-produced car that is actually sold. It is a mass-produced model with a lap time of 7 minutes and 4 seconds 957 seconds, securing the fastest mass-produced electric vehicle title.
The record was 18 seconds slower than last year's SU7 prototype, which was tuned with more aggressive aerodynamics, but faster than Rimac Nevera Hypercar (7:05:298) and Porsche Taycan Turbo GT (7:07:55).
Xiaomi did not say who was driving the SU7 Ultra's Nurburgring drive. However, it was clearly stated that the vehicle was a mass-produced model with a track package. In particular, to support this, Xiaomi released a rap-time video. The video was uploaded to the official Nurburgring website and YouTube channel.
Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun said, "This will not be the last time for SU7 Ultra's Nurburgring record," hinting that it is preparing to break records in the long run.In the video, SU7 accelerates up to 345 km/h on a long straight course. This figure is slightly below the maximum speed of 350 km/h of the vehicle.
The SU7 Ultra combines three motors at the front and back to produce a total of 1,527 horsepower (1138 kW) and 1306 (1770 Nm) of torque. It can reach 100km/h (0-62mph) in just 1.89 seconds from standstill.
Interestingly, regular owners who bought the SU7 Ultra don't get to use the 1527 horsepower max right away. Basically, the vehicle produces up to 888 horsepower. In order to produce all the remaining over 1500 horsepower, the driver must complete the qualifying lap on the track approved by Xiaomi in the reference record.
The vehicle's built-in qualifying mode records and verifies lap times to see if the driver can handle the additional output of the SU7 Ultra.The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra offers performance and specifications comparable to those of a hypercar, but it is also attractive at a surprisingly low price.
Prices in China start at 529,000 yuan (about 130 million won). It is much cheaper than the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT, which starts at about $278,000 (about 380 million won).
Editor Kim Tae-jin, tj.kim@carguy.kr
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
