Xiaomi has unveiled a high-performance luxury version of its SU7 electric sports car, the SU7 Ultra, priced at $114,000. This model challenges Tesla and Porsche with claims of being the fastest four-door mass-produced car globally.
The SU7 Ultra is positioned as a rival to the Tesla Model S Plaid and Porsche Taycan Turbo, emphasizing performance rather than cost — a departure from Xiaomi’s typical value-based approach, Reuters news report said.
Here are the main features of the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra that position it as a competitive alternative to Tesla and Porsche:
Performance
Exceptional Power and Speed:
Maximum horsepower of 1548 PS.
0-100 km/h in 1.98 seconds, making it the fastest four-door production car globally.
Top speed of 350 km/h.
Advanced Motor System:
Features a triple-motor system with two V8 motors and one V6 motor.
Debuts Xiaomi’s self-developed V8 super motor, capable of reaching a maximum rev of 27,200 rpm.
Braking and Handling:
Top-notch braking system can stop from 100 km/h in just 30.8 meters.
Equipped with a racetrack-tuned chassis system for superior control and handling.
Design and Aerodynamics
Aerodynamic Enhancements:
Aerodynamic kit with a large front splitter and U-shaped air blades to boost front downforce.
An active rear diffuser with adaptive settings for drag and downforce management.
Achieves a maximum downforce of 285 kg, comparable to supercars.
Exterior Dimensions:
Length: 5115 mm, Width: 1970 mm, Height: 1465 mm, Wheelbase: 3000 mm.
The design promotes an extended, lower profile for an aggressive stance.
Interior Features
Racing-Inspired Interior:
Upgraded sports seats with active side bolsters for enhanced stability.
New racing-style flat top and bottom steering wheel, made with carbon fiber and Alcantara microfiber.
Visual and Auditory Experience:
Exclusive cockpit UI design enhancing the sporty atmosphere.
Three Electric Sport Sound profiles (Ultra Electric, Ultra Sonic, Ultra Pulse) for an engaging auditory experience.
Technology and Innovation
Track Master App:
Exclusive app designed for racetrack performance, complementing the car’s peak capabilities.
Research and Development:
Xiaomi has filed 242 patents in electric motors and electric power control units, showcasing its commitment to innovation.
SU7 Ultra features high-end materials like carbon fiber, performance ceramic brakes, and aerodynamics for speed. Xiaomi shared a record-breaking Nurburgring lap time for the prototype, underscoring its focus on high-performance engineering.
Xiaomi aims to deliver 120,000 SU7 models by the year-end, with the first SU7 Ultra deliveries slated for March. In the first 10 minutes of its debut, Xiaomi received over 3,600 pre-orders, and EV deliveries topped 20,000 in October.
Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun cited U.S. sanctions on Xiaomi in 2021 as a driving force behind the company’s move into the EV industry, further diversifying Xiaomi’s portfolio beyond consumer electronics.
