The Porsche Taycan Turbo GT-rival produces an astonishing 1,548 PS (1,139 kW) of maximum power.
The monstrous Xiaomi SU7 Ultra is slated to launch in the first quarter of 2025. The prototype was unveiled last month. Xiaomi CEO, Lei Jun, announced in a live video stream that the production-spec SU7 Ultra will launch in Q1 of 2025. A rather intriguing aspect about it is the fact that in order to unleash the full performance of the EV, the drivers will need to go through a step-by-step exam. It will be available in beginner’s mode from the factory.
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Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Launch in Q1 2025
That is understandable since the monstrous electric sedan promises 1,548 PS (1,139 kW) of peak power. That kind of performance is generally for the race tracks. To tame such a beast for public roads requires drivers to have the correct mindset. Note that the ultimate aim of this machine is to better Porsche Taycan Turbo GT’s Nürburgring record of 7:07.55. Just for reference, the Tesla Model S Plaid completed this lap in 7:25.23. These are some of the fastest production cars on the planet.
The 1,900 kg (4,189 lbs) hypercar can achieve a 0-62 mph (100 kmph) sprint in just 1.97 seconds while the 124 mph (200 kmph) milestone comes up in just 5.96 seconds. Furthermore, the electric animal can reach 186 mph (300 kmph) from a standstill in a mere 15.07 seconds. In case you were wondering, the top speed is a spine-chilling 217 mph (350 kmph). The EV uses a carbon fiber body, fenders, touring-style bumpers, a large splitter and a large rear wing to generate up to 2,145 kg (4,729 lbs) of downforce.
Powering the 3 electric motors is a CATL Qilin 2.0 battery pack. It has a maximum discharge rate of 1,330 kW. To tame such a machine, you need effective brakes. The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra gets high-performance AP Racing brakes supplemented by a regenerative braking system. This results in a deceleration force of 2.36 G. Hence, the hypercar comes to a complete halt from 186 mph (300 kmph) in just 15 seconds. It takes 25 m (82 ft) for the car to stop.
| Specs | Xiaomi SU7 Ultra (Prototype) |
| Battery | CATL Qilin 2.0 |
| Electric Motors | 3 |
| Power | 1,548 PS (1,139 kW) |
| Acc. (0-100 kmph / 62 mph) | 1.97 seconds |
| Acc. (0-200 kmph / 124 mph) | 5.96 seconds |
| Acc. (0-300 kmph / 186 mph) | 15.07 seconds |
| Braking Distance (from 300 kmph / 186 mph) | 25 m (82 ft) |
| Battery Discharge Rate | 1,330 kW |
| Weight | 1,900 kg (4,189 lbs) |
| Downforce | 2,145 kg (4,729 lbs) |
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The bookings for the Chinese dragon will commence in the first quarter of 2025 itself. It would be interesting to see how things pan out since the West has already imposed huge tariffs on Chinese EVs. The fact that the Chinese carmaker is confident of challenging the giants of the industry like Porsche and Tesla represents the capabilities of their EVs.
What is interesting is the fact that China is focusing on both ends of the spectrum – the ultra-affordable, as well as high-end performance. In fact, even their powerful beasts cost a fraction of what the performance cars from legacy auto giants retail for. That is, again, a huge point in favor of the Chinese car marques. Let us see how well the buyers receive it.