In a remarkable turn of events in the world of electric performance, the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra has officially claimed the title of the fastest electric production car around the Nürburgring Nordschleife on June 11 2025. With a blistering lap time of 7 minutes and 4.95 seconds, the Chinese tech giant’s electric hypercar has dethroned the Croatian Rimac Nevera, surpassing it by three-tenths of a second and beating the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT by a significant 2.5 seconds.
Xiaomi’s SU7 Ultra: Ultra-record breaker
This achievement marks a bold entry for Xiaomi into the elite club of electric performance, especially given that the company is better known for its consumer electronics. The SU7 Ultra’s Nürburgring feat isn’t just a marginal improvement — it’s a high-stakes statement in the competitive EV landscape, especially on the legendary “Green Hell,” which remains one of the most challenging proving grounds for performance cars.
The company had hinted at this potential last year with a stripped-down prototype version of the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra, which clocked a jaw-dropping 6 minutes and 46.87 seconds on the same track. Though that prototype was far from street-legal, it managed to outpace even the venerable Porsche 911 GT3 RS, showcasing the platform’s raw capabilities.
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra specs
Under the hood — or to put it more accurately, on the track — the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra boasts an aggressive setup consisting of three electric motors that collectively generate an astonishing 1,527bhp, enabling the car to launch from 0 to 62mph in just 1.97 seconds, and reach a top speed of 217mph. Complementing this power is a set of Pirelli P Zero tyres, AP Racing brakes, and a chassis that’s been lightened by a 500kg reduction, thanks to generous use of carbon fibre.
The car also features an advanced aero package, which helps generate over 2.1 tonnes of downforce at maximum speed — a figure more akin to professional race cars than road-going EVs. All these components combined really does make the SU7 Ultra, a serious threat to legacy performance manufacturers.
Perhaps most impressively, Xiaomi claims this record was set on the car’s very first attempt — a bold declaration that underscores the brand’s growing confidence in its automotive ambitions. As Europe’s traditional performance brands take stock of this new contender, one thing is clear: Xiaomi’s automotive venture looks nothing like a hobby, but more like a strategic power play.
