Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Sets a New Benchmark
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra has made waves in the performance EV segment by setting a new lap record at the Shanghai International Circuit. The electric hypercar, boasting 1,526 horsepower, outpaced the previous record set by the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT.
- Previous Taycan Turbo GT record: 2:11.28
- New Xiaomi SU7 Ultra record: 2:09.94
- Top speed on back straight: 201 mph (compared to Porsche's 180 mph)
An All-Electric Rivalry Is Brewing
The competition between Xiaomi and Porsche intensified as the SU7 Ultra also beat the Taycan Turbo GT’s Nürburgring lap time by 20 seconds. However, Xiaomi's lap of 6:46.87 was set with a pre-production model lacking an interior.
Shanghai Circuit vs. Nürburgring
- Shanghai lap: Unmodified production car
- Nürburgring lap: Pre-production car without interior
How the SU7 Ultra Achieved the Record
With 435 more horsepower than the Taycan Turbo GT, the SU7 Ultra had a power advantage that allowed it to overcome minor driving errors. The Taycan Turbo GT was piloted by Lars Kern, a professional race driver, while Xiaomi used an in-house engineer.
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra: Quicker and More Affordable
- 0-60 mph: 1.8 seconds (compared to Porsche’s 2.1 seconds)
- Battery: 93.7 kWh CATL Qilin 2.0
- Peak power output: 1,330 kW
- Price in China: $112,000 (half of Taycan Turbo GT’s $230,000)
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