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Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Tops Nürburgring as Fastest Production Electric Vehicle

This achievement highlights the growing influence of Chinese EV makers in global performance markets.

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Overview

  • The SU7 Ultra logged an official Nürburgring Nordschleife lap of 7 minutes 4.957 seconds on April 1, eclipsing the Rimac Nevera’s previous production electric vehicle record.
  • Xiaomi completed the run in a road-legal SU7 Ultra featuring refined aerodynamics and an active rear diffuser paired with a tri-motor drivetrain generating 1138 kW and 1770 Nm.
  • By outpacing Porsche’s Taycan Turbo GT, the SU7 Ultra marks the first Chinese-manufactured EV to dominate the historic Nordschleife leaderboard.
  • Xiaomi’s EV sales fell 43.6 percent to 4,400 units in the week of June 2–8, but the company remains on track to achieve profitability in its EV division by the second half of 2025.
  • Building on its Nurburgring success, Xiaomi is preparing to launch its second model, the YU7 SUV, in July 2025 with initial shipments already en route to select showrooms in China.