Xiaomi, one of the world’s leading smartphone companies which is now also one of the newest EV makers, has dropped a bombshell at its latest event with the showcase of a hypercar that takes electric sedans to another level.
The SU7 Ultra electric sedan was showcased at an overnight event with three electric motors to deliver 1548 horsepower or over 1100 kW.
The new tri-motor powertrain will help launch the car from 0-100 km/h in just 1.97 seconds. This key performance metric from the reveal was shared by the company on its X page.
#XiaomiSU7 Ultra prototype goes from 0-100km/h in a blistering 1.97 seconds!#LeiJunAnnualSpeech pic.twitter.com/jVH1q3yp8L
— Xiaomi (@Xiaomi) July 19, 2024
On top of that, the setup will help the SU7 prototype reach speeds in excess of 350 km/h.
The powertrain is fed by CATL’s latest Qilin battery which is optimised for performance vehicles. According to reports from CNC, it’s capable of delivering a maximum output of 1330 kW at a higher state of charge.
The same pack can be recharged in less than 12 minutes, making it ideal for race track conditions.
The new SU7 prototype comes with high-performance racing brake callipers designed by AP Racing. These help the car stop quickly even when the brakes reach temperatures above 800 C.
The sedan has a large wing at the back that helps it produce a maximum downforce of 2145 kg. This will certainly help the car stay planted when on the track.
#XiaomiSU7 Ultra generates a remarkable maximum downforce of 2145kg, enabling exceptional grip and stability during high-speed maneuvers.#LeiJunAnnualSpeech pic.twitter.com/8wlfTdTRbU
— Xiaomi (@Xiaomi) July 19, 2024
All this performance is delivered in a fairly light-weight package of just 1,900 kg. The company has achieved this by making all exterior panels of “100%” carbon fibre.
Going by the weight, it makes the SU7 prototype lighter than the Model S Plaid by over 250 kg.
It’s also 550 kg lighter than the new Porsche Taycan Turbo GT Weissach edition which recently took the crown for fastest four-door production electric car around the famous Nürburgring track.
The all-carbon design of #XiaomiSU7 Ultra prototype ensures lightweight construction, thus contributing to a weight reduction of 500 kilograms.#LeiJunAnnualSpeech pic.twitter.com/vGPlw8KDbI
— Xiaomi (@Xiaomi) July 19, 2024
Xiaomi also plans to test its new SU7 at the track with the company saying: “In October, we will be attempting to record an outstanding lap time at the Nürburgring Nordschleife circuit”.
The event dubbed “Lei Jun Annual Speech 2024” had Xiaomi’s CEO Lei Jun showcase the latest the smartphone brand has to offer and this year included an update on its recently launched electric sedan, the SU7.
It’s astonishing to see such a high-performance car from such a young company. The first official deliveries of the SU7 began in April this year. With production hitting over 10,000 units in June, Xiaomi has already delivered 25,000 SU7s to customers.
On a recent trip to China, we saw the SU7 sedan being benchmarked against other electric sedans.
Riz is the founder of carloop based in Melbourne, specialising in Australian EV data, insight reports and trends. He is a mechanical engineer who spent the first 7 years of his career building transport infrastructure before starting carloop. He has a passion for cars, particularly EVs and wants to help reduce transport emissions in Australia. He currently drives a red Tesla Model 3.