Xiaomi SU7 Ultra EV Just Smashed Nürburgring Records – Faster Than Gas Supercars

Xiaomi is making it clear they are not playing around when it comes to performance. The SU7 Ultra prototype, stripped of any unnecessary weight and fitted with a full safety cage, just clocked a stunning lap time of 6 minutes and 22 seconds at the Nürburgring Nordschleife. That is a full 24 seconds faster than its already impressive 2024 lap and now ranks as the fourth fastest time ever recorded on the legendary track. That puts it ahead of every production car ever—whether electric or gasoline-powered.

What makes this even more impressive is that the car is powered by a tri-motor setup producing 1,548 horsepower. It launches from zero to 62 miles per hour in just 1.98 seconds and can hit a top speed of 217 miles per hour. Of course, the car used for this lap was not a standard road-going model. This one-off track machine was lightweighted to the extreme and ran on racing slicks designed for maximum grip.

Only three cars in history have gone around the Nürburgring faster: the Porsche 919 Hybrid Evo, the Volkswagen ID.R, and the classic Porsche 956 from 1983. Xiaomi admits the conditions for the lap were optimal, probably cooler and cloudier than those of the previous attempt.

Now, while you cannot buy that record-breaking prototype, Xiaomi has a very tempting alternative for enthusiasts. They are releasing a special Nürburgring edition of the SU7 Ultra sedan. This limited-run version gets serious hardware upgrades including a roll cage, carbon fiber hood and rear spoiler, and even underbody carbon panels that help generate 97 pounds of downforce.

Inside, the car is fitted with race-inspired Sparco bucket seats stitched with the Nürburgring logo and secured with six-point harnesses. The Nürburgring edition also includes Xiaomi’s full Track package as standard. That means you get Bilstein EVO R height-adjustable coilovers, Endless brake pads, a carbon fiber roof, and 21-inch wheels wrapped in ultra-sticky Pirelli Trofeo RS tires.

Production will be limited to only 100 units, with pricing starting at 814,900 Chinese Yuan, which translates to roughly 114,000 United States dollars. Unfortunately, like most Chinese-branded vehicles, this one will not be available for purchase in the United States.