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Xiaomi SU7 Ultra is the fastest production EV

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The Nürburgring Nordschleife is the most famous track in the world and a place where many manufacturers test the ultimate limits of their cars’ performance. Last year, Xiaomi did the same with the SU7 prototype, which covered the 20.8 km long track in just 6 minutes and 46.8 seconds, which was a surprise to many. Now, it has sent the racing version of the SU7 Ultra to the same place to push the limit.

Xiaomi posted a video on its YouTube channel showing the production SU7 Ultra trying to achieve the fastest lap time, but without success. Its lap time of 7 minutes and 4.95 seconds is excellent compared to the competition, but far behind the prototype. However, it was faster than the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT (7 minutes and 7.55 seconds) and the Rimac Never (7 minutes and 5.29 seconds).

The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra is powered by three electric motors with a total output of 1,548 hp (1,154 kW), which is enough to push the 1,900 kg car from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 1.97 seconds, 200 km/h in 5.97 seconds and 300 km/h in 15 seconds, with a top speed of 350 km/h (217 mph). The video shows the car reaching a GPS-verified speed of 346 km/h, making it the fastest production sedan ever, dethroning the Maserati Ghibli 334 Ultima with a top speed of 334 km/h.

The car used on the track was not the standard version of this model. Xiaomi equipped the SU7 Ultra with an optional track package that is also available to buyers, which does not disqualify the car from the production model category.

The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra is already on sale in China, starting at 529,900 yuan (~€65,000)—an astonishing value for a car with hypercar performance.

When it comes to the fastest time among production cars, the record holder is the Mercedes-AMG One, which last year completed the lap in 6 minutes and 29 seconds. However, the absolute record holder of the Nürburgring Nordschleife is the Porsche 919 Hybrid Evo with a lap time of 5 minutes and 19.55 seconds.

Source: Xiaomi via YouTube

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Xiaomi YU7 has arrived

Following the success of the SU7, Xiaomi has launched its second production car, the YU7. It is a high-performance electric SUV that offers better aerodynamics and premium comfort.

The YU7 is 4,999 mm long, 1,996 mm wide and 1,600 mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,000 mm. It weighs 2,405 kg and comes with two batteries, 96.3 kWh (NMC) and 101.7 kWh (NMC). Customers will be able to choose between three body colors: Emerald Green, Titanium Silver and Lava Orange.

Xiaomi will offer this model in three versions: YU7, YU7 Pro and YU7 Max. The YU7 is powered by a single-motor with 315 hp (235 kW) and 528 Nm of torque. It reaches 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds with a top speed of 240 km/h. It uses a 96.3 kWh battery, which gives it a range of 835 kilometers per CLTC cycle. The YU7 Pro is powered by two electric motors with a total power of 496 hp and 690 Nm, and has all-wheel drive. It reaches 100 km/h in 4.3 seconds and offers a range of 760 kilometers.

The YU7 Max is the most powerful version, powered by two electric motors with 690 hp and 866 Nm of torque, and offers all-wheel drive. It reaches 100 km/h in 3.2 seconds with a top speed of 253 km/h. It is equipped with a 101.7 kWh battery that offers a range of 770 kilometers on a single charge.

The car has the largest one-piece hood among production models, and the company says that special attention was paid to airflow when designing the body, which included a series of ventilation ducts, active grilles and optimized discs. All this resulted in an outstanding drag coefficient of only 0.245.

The cabin is made of premium materials, purple and brown leather, and provides plenty of space for passengers. The driver’s seat has an electronic footrest, which increases comfort on long trips. There is also a Panoramic Head-Up Display (PHUD) instead of a traditional dashboard, a center console with an infotainment screen, slightly smaller than the one in the SU7, with Xiaomi’s HyperOS operating system that offers easy integration with other Xiaomi devices.

In front of the driver is an elegant and functional steering wheel, covered in Alcantara and carbon fiber, which has physical buttons for easy access to key functions. There is also a red “Boost Mode” button for rapid power delivery, i.e. even better performance, and there is a button to activate advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). Additional equipment includes wireless chargers, electronic door handles, and a discreet LiDAR sensor mounted on the roof that clearly signals that the YU7 will offer advanced autonomous driving capabilities.

Source: Xiaomi

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Xiaomi cheated buyers of the SU7 Ultra

Late last year, Xiaomi launched a super-powerful racing version of the all-electric SU7, the SU7 Ultra, which was announced to have 1,548 hp, but that wasn’t the case. Customers complained that their car had less than 1,000 hp, so Xiaomi was forced to upgrade the software to correct its mistake.

The SU7 Ultra is powered by three electric motors with a total output of 1,548 hp (1,154 kW), which is enough to push the 1,900 kg car from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 1.97 seconds, 200 km/h in 5.97 seconds and 300 km/h in 15 seconds, with a top speed of 350 km/h (217 mph). It was its performance that attracted many customers who were disappointed after purchasing it.

After customer complaints, the company responded quickly by unleashing the car’s full power. “We value our community’s feedback and will be more transparent in the future,” the company said.

Manufacturers sometimes lock certain functions of the car, in order to differentiate equipment packages but also to increase profits, which is a fraud and a bad approach to customers.

Source: Xiaomi