Xiaomi SU7 Ultra’s 7:04 Nürburgring Run Just Shook the EV Establishment

By Team Dailyrevs  

Xiaomi SU7 Ultra’s 7:04 Nürburgring Run Just Shook the EV Establishment

  • Quickest production EV on the Nürburgring with a lap time of 7:04.97

  • Equipped with a tri-motor all-wheel-drive setup delivering 1,548 PS

  • Road-legal, production-standard car—not a prototype or single-off

When Tech Ambition Meets Track Obsession

In a category where the show is too often made by brash declarations and promise for the future, Xiaomi has produced something concrete: a production-ready EV that just set the quickest lap time ever on the Nürburgring in a road-legal electric vehicle. The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra, the fastest version of the company's first-ever EV, recorded a lap time of 7 minutes and 4.97 seconds on the Nürburgring Nordschleife, widely considered the world's most challenging racetrack.

This lap time not only establishes a new standard; it's a significant disturbance in the hierarchy of EV performance. It's not a concept vehicle. It's not an early prototype. It's a production-ready car that just lapped some of the most revered names in the competition.

Why Is This Laptime a Big Deal?

Nürburgring lap times have become a new-age litmus test for real-world performance. Known as the "Green Hell," the 20.8-kilometer track pushes vehicles to their limits, testing not just raw power but also handling, cooling, and endurance. Xiaomi’s SU7 Ultra didn’t just survive the challenge—it conquered it.

Defeating the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT, a benchmark in EV performance for years, was not an easy accomplishment. That the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra achieved it in production trim—no prototype voodoo or special-track settings—seals its status as a serious player in the world high-performance EV market.

Under the Bodywork

The SU7 Ultra features a tri-motor configuration with all-wheel drive that produces an enormous 1,548 PS (about 1,527 horsepower). Xiaomi quotes a 0 to 100 km/h acceleration in 1.98 seconds, and a top speed of between 305 km/h and 350 km/h, depending on ultimate configuration.

The chassis and aerodynamic elements of the car are no less serious. A carbon-fibre aero kit, tailor-made track package, and advanced thermal management systems all go into its Nürburgring-ready handling. This is not mere straight-line acceleration—this is acceleration that endures over 73 corners and harsh altitude changes.

A Strategic Move from China

The lap time is of broader significance than a standalone statistic. It is the reflection of China's increasing influence in EV performance. Xiaomi, already a well-known brand in consumer goods, has now produced a competent, world-class performance vehicle on its maiden attempt.

This performance is not alone. It places Xiaomi alongside the likes of NIO and BYD as brands redefining Chinese automotive engineering—indeed, not only in range and tech but now, beyond question, in performance.

Taycan, Rimac, and the Rest—Pay Attention

Porsche's Taycan Turbo GT once dominated the Nürburgring lap record for production EVs, and its engineering capabilities are not in dispute. But with the SU7 Ultra shaving some measurable time off that mark, Xiaomi has opened up a discussion of where the real performance advantage rests today.

Rimac Nevera may remain the hypercar benchmark, but it plays in a different price bracket. Xiaomi’s achievement is particularly notable because the SU7 Ultra is designed to be a usable, production-model car—one with real delivery timelines, customer orders, and showroom ambitions.

For a Closer Look

To view high-resolution images and technical breakdowns of the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra, including interior shots and performance-focused design details, click here.


Closing Thoughts

This wasn’t just a lap—it was a declaration. The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra’s 7:04 Nürburgring time not only shatters preconceptions about what a debut EV from a tech company can achieve, but also sends a clear message to legacy automakers.

This time, the newcomer didn’t just catch up. It passed them.