Xiaomi Unveils SU7 Ultra: World's Fastest Four-Door EV
Chinese technology giant Xiaomi has officially unveiled the SU7 Ultra, claiming it to be the world's fastest and most powerful four-door electric vehicle. Priced at a pre-sale rate of RMB 814,900 ($114,200), the car is positioned as a direct competitor to high-performance models like Tesla’s Model S Plaid and the Porsche Taycan Turbo. The SU7 Ultra features three electric motors delivering a combined 1,548 horsepower and 1,770Nm of torque, enabling acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in just 1.98 seconds. It boasts a top speed of 350 km/h, comparable to high-speed trains. Additionally, Xiaomi announced that the SU7 Ultra prototype set a new lap record of 6:46.874 minutes at Germany’s Nurburgring racetrack. Constructed with extensive carbon fiber for weight reduction and strength, the vehicle also includes a large carbon-ceramic braking system for enhanced thermal resilience. Scheduled for launch next March, this luxury variant of Xiaomi’s first EV model marks a significant entry into the high-performance automotive market, challenging established Western manufacturers with superior specifications and competitive pricing.
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Xiaomi Unveils SU7 Ultra: World's Fastest Four-Door EV
Chinese technology giant Xiaomi has officially unveiled the SU7 Ultra, claiming it to be the world's fastest and most powerful four-door electric vehicle. Priced at a pre-sale rate of RMB 814,900 ($114,200), the car is positioned as a direct competitor to high-performance models like Tesla’s Model S Plaid and the Porsche Taycan Turbo. The SU7 Ultra features three electric motors delivering a combined 1,548 horsepower and 1,770Nm of torque, enabling acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in just 1.98 seconds. It boasts a top speed of 350 km/h, comparable to high-speed trains. Additionally, Xiaomi announced that the SU7 Ultra prototype set a new lap record of 6:46.874 minutes at Germany’s Nurburgring racetrack. Constructed with extensive carbon fiber for weight reduction and strength, the vehicle also includes a large carbon-ceramic braking system for enhanced thermal resilience. Scheduled for launch next March, this luxury variant of Xiaomi’s first EV model marks a significant entry into the high-performance automotive market, challenging established Western manufacturers with superior specifications and competitive pricing.
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