The Newest Nürburgring Lap Record Belongs to China
- The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra set a new production electric sedan lap record at the Nürburgring Nordschleife on April 1, 2025, in Germany.
- This record followed Xiaomi's October 2024 prototype lap of 6:46.874 and a pledge to return with a production model to beat Porsche's prior record.
- The production SU7 Ultra, a 1,527-hp tri-motor sedan, completed its lap in 7:04.957, beating the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT's 7:07.55 and the Rimac Nevera's 7:05.298.
- The SU7 Ultra reached a top speed of nearly 215 mph and starts at about $74,000, providing high-performance EV capability at a relatively affordable price.
- Xiaomi's achievement marks a shift in automotive performance leadership, signaling that Chinese EV makers are competing with established Western brands.
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