Xiaomi may have only recently entered the automotive world, but it’s already sending shockwaves through one of the industry’s most sacred proving grounds: the Nürburgring Nordschleife. The tech giant returned to the legendary “Green Hell” to improve on a record it had already set—and left with something even more impressive.
Less than a year ago, Xiaomi stunned the industry by claiming a spot among the top five fastest electric cars around the Nürburgring. Its SU7 Ultra prototype clocked an already blistering time of 6:46.87, placing it firmly in the upper echelons of EV performance. That alone was enough to rattle the establishment, but Xiaomi wasn’t done.
Back on the 20.8 km-long torture test of a track, British driver David Pittard piloted an evolved version of the SU7 Ultra prototype to a jaw-dropping 6:22.091, slicing nearly 24 seconds off the previous best. For context, that beats the mighty Lotus Evija X prototype (6:24.04) and now ranks the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra as the third fastest car ever to lap the ’Ring—production-based or not.
To climb even higher in the rankings, Xiaomi would need to beat the Volkswagen ID.R’s 6:05.33 or somehow challenge the almost mythical 5:19.546 set by Timo Bernhard in the Porsche 919 Hybrid Evo. That latter record, however, remains more dream than target, as it was set in what is essentially a Le Mans prototype on steroids.
But perhaps even more remarkable is what Xiaomi has accomplished with the production version of the SU7. Though heavier and less extreme than the prototype, it still lapped the Nürburgring in 7:04.957, making it the fastest production electric vehicle around the circuit. In doing so, it outpaced heavyweights like the Porsche Taycan and even the all-electric hypercar Rimac Nevera.
To commemorate this double victory, Xiaomi has announced two highly exclusive special editions aimed at enthusiasts and collectors alike.
SU7 Ultra Track Package
The first is the Track Package, a circuit-focused evolution of the SU7. Designed with Nürburgring data in mind, it boasts an upgraded battery optimized for high-output scenarios, enhanced thermal management, refined brakes, and custom-tuned suspension. All of this allows it to reach an eye-watering top speed of 350 km/h.
SU7 Nurburgring Edition
For those wanting the rarest of the rare, Xiaomi unveiled the SU7 Nürburgring Edition. Limited to just 10 units for 2025 and 100 units total, this version is not just a car—it’s a collector’s item. It features bespoke aerodynamic tweaks, underbody enhancements, and a stripped-down interior complete with a rear-seat-delete roll cage. Under the skin lies a tri-motor powertrain delivering a staggering 1,548 horsepower and 1,770 Nm of torque.
Source: Xiaomi
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