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China’s 1,548-HP Nurburgring Record Chaser Super Sedan Is Headed To Production

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China’s 1,548-HP Nurburgring Record Chaser Super Sedan Is Headed To Production

Key Takeaways

  • Xiaomi’s SU7 Ultra electric sedan boasts 1,548, challenging established supercar nameplates and rivals.
  • To unlock the SU7 Ultra’s full potential, users must pass a step-by-step test.
  • Xiaomi’s SU7 is popular among EV buyers in China.


Chinese tech company and rookie EV maker Xiaomi has announced that the ultimate version of its SU7 is headed into production. More specifically, the company’s founder, chairman, and CEO Lei Jun revealed that it will be on sale in the first quarter of 2025 – although there’s a bit of a caveat for aspiring owners who want to unleash the potential of the high-performance electric sedan.


Revealed last month in prototype form, the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra comes with a tri-motor setup capable of producing up to 1,548 horsepower. The tech company is claiming outrageous performance figures for the SU7 Ultra: 0-62 mph in 1.97 seconds, 0-124 mph in 5.96 seconds, and 0-186 mph in 15.07 seconds. Lei said that the production version will come with the same chassis and motor setup.

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Step-By-Step Test Required

There are other details shared by the Xiaomi head honcho. According to Lei, the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra will leave the factory in beginner’s mode, which presumably dampens the sedan’s impressive performance. To unlock, users should pass a step-by-step exam. Details of the tests were not shared, though we feel it’s appropriate given that the SU7 isn’t your typical EV roundabout.


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Of note, the SU7’s top speed is rated at 217 mph, trumping several established supercar nameplates. If the figure holds, it also beats direct rivals in the electric four-door sedan category: the Lucid Air Sapphire and the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT, which currently holds the fastest lap at the Nürburgring for a production series electric sedan at 7:07.55.

In its base Standard form, the Xiaomi SU7 isn’t an EV to scoff at, producing up to 673 hp and 618 lb-ft of torque, with a 0-62 mph sprint in less than 2.7 seconds. With a starting price of RMB 215,900 or around $30,300 at the current exchange rates, the SU7 is relatively affordable considering the performance it brings to the table. This made it so popular for EV buyers in China, selling up to five times more than what the company expected.

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Given the maximum specs, the SU7 Ultra is expected to be more expensive, though Lei said in the same live stream that it will not be totally far from the current top-spec SU7 Max, which has a price tag of RMB 299,900 or $42,100.

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