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New Xiaomi SU7 Ultra EV beats Bugatti Chiron and McLaren Speedtail in 0-to-60 acceleration and has more horsepower according to Xiaomi

Xiaomi SU7 Ultra prototype (Image source: Xiaomi)
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra prototype (Image source: Xiaomi)
Yesterday, in the Lei Jun Annual Speech 2024, Lei Jun (the Xiaomi CEO) announced the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra prototype as a light-weight high-performance vehicle which is scheduled to enter production in 2025. He also said Xiaomi is aiming to have the fastest 4-door EV in the next 10 years.

Yesterday, Xiaomi announced the SU7 Ultra prototype to the world through the Lei Jun Annual Speech 2024. This new EV is powered by the Xiaomi HyperEngine V8s, which has 578PS of horsepower, 635Nm of torque, and 27,200RPM. This motor was self-developed by Xiaomi and the SU7 Ultra will be the first car to use it.

Xiaomi HyperEngine V8s specs (Image source: Xiaomi)
Xiaomi HyperEngine V8s specs (Image source: Xiaomi)

Here are the main specifications of the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra as revealed by Xiaomi.

  • 1,548PS of horsepower
  • 1,330kW of battery output
  • 1,900kg (4,188.78lbs) of weight
  • 2,145kg (4,728.92lbs) of downforce

Here is how the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra compares to the McLaren Speedtail and the Bugatti Chiron according to stats provided by Xiaomi.

  • McLaren Speedtail: 1,070PS of horsepower. It takes 3.0 seconds to go from 0–100km/h (0–62.13mph) and 6.6 seconds to go from 0–200km/h (0–124.27mph).
  • Bugatti Chiron: 1,500PS of horsepower. It takes 2.3 seconds to go from 0–100km/h (0–62.13mph), 5.5 seconds to go from 0–200km/h (0–124.27mph), and 12.4 seconds to go from 0–300km/h (0–186.41mph).
  • Xiaomi SU7 Ultra: 1,548PS of horsepower. It takes 1.97 seconds to go from 0–100km/h (0–62.13mph), 5.96 seconds to go from 0–200km/h (0–124.27mph), and 15.07 seconds to go from 0–300km/h (0–186.41mph).

The SU7 Ultra prototype has an impressive braking system which can decelerate the car from 100–0km/h (62.13–0mph) in 25m (82.02ft). Lei Jun also announced the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra will race the Nürburgring Nordschleife track twice — in October with the prototype and in 2025 with the production car.

Xiaomi SU7 Ultra prototype aerial view (Image source: Xiaomi)
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra prototype aerial view (Image source: Xiaomi)
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra prototype specs (Image source: Xiaomi)
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra prototype specs (Image source: Xiaomi)
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra prototype back view (Image source: Xiaomi)
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra prototype back view (Image source: Xiaomi)
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra prototype side view (Image source: Xiaomi)
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra prototype side view (Image source: Xiaomi)
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Chibuike Okpara, 2024-07-20 (Update: 2024-07-25)