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Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Sets Nurburgring Lap Record For Electric Executive Car Category
The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra has set a new record for electric executive cars at the Nurburgring Nordschleife, completing the lap in 7 minutes and 4.957 seconds, beating the Rimac Nevera by 0.341 seconds. This achievement follows a successful run by its prototype, which recorded an unofficial time of 6 minutes and 46.87 seconds in 2024. With a tri-motor setup generating 1527 bhp, the SU7 Ultra can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 1.97 seconds.
Keshav Rajput
Updated Jun 12, 2025, 10:15 AM IST
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Sets Nurburgring Lap Record For Electric Executive Car Category
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra completed an official lap of the Nurburgring Nordschleife in 7 minutes and 4.957 seconds. This time places it at the top of the “Electric Executive Car” category, surpassing the Rimac Nevera’s time of 7:05.298 by 0.341 seconds.
Lap Timing and Regulations
The Nurburgring uses a standardized procedure for official lap records. Vehicles complete one full 20.8 km lap with a flying start. Lap attempts are monitored by a notary, and vehicles are inspected by TÜV Rheinland to verify production status and category compliance. The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra participated under these conditions with its track package.
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra: Powertrain and Configuration
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra is powered by a tri-motor setup that puts out 1527 bhp. Company claims that it can go from idle to 100 kmph in 1.97 seconds, a braking distance of 30.8 meters from 100 kmph to a complete stop and it has a top speed of over 350 kmph which it can achieve in 15.07 seconds.
Previous and Prototype Performance
In 2024, a prototype version of the SU7 Ultra had completed an unofficial lap in 6 minutes and 46.87 seconds. The road-legal production version’s recent lap time is about 18 seconds slower, aligning it with regulations for its category.
Partnership with Nurburgring
Xiaomi EV is now listed as a premium partner of the Nurburgring. The company has joined the circuit’s Industry Pool, which allows manufacturers to conduct ongoing testing and development. A section of the Grand Prix track has been renamed “Xiaomi Curve” as part of this partnership.
Previous Attempts At Nurburgring
In October last year, Xiaomi's SU7 Ultra prototype claimed the title of the fastest four-door car at Germany’s Nurburgring Nordschleife with a lap time of 6 minutes and 46.87 seconds. Xiaomi SU7 Ultra surpassed the previous record which was set by Porsche Taycan Turbo GT in 7 minutes and 7.55 seconds in August 2023.
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