Road-legal 1,548 HP Xiaomi SU7 Ultra is coming in 2025

23 July 2024

Well, that didn't take long. After unveiling its wildest EV concept yet, Xiaomi confirmed the release of a road-going SU7 Ultra in the first half of 2025. Building upon the insane success of their initial SU7 model, this high-performance variant promises to deliver a truly unforgettable driving experience both on the track and on the open road.

The SU7 Ultra Concept made its debut last week, showcasing impressive specifications. According to Lei Jun, Xiaomi CEO, most of the components are expected to carry over into the production model. The Ultra will retain the same chassis structure, triple motor configuration, and battery pack, promising a performance that aligns with the prototype's capabilities.

The SU7 Ultra Concept boasts a powerful trio of in-house developed electric motors — two rear-mounted V8s spinning at an impressive 27,200 rpm and a single V6s motor driving the front wheels. This configuration generates a combined output of 1,548 horsepower, propelling the vehicle from 0 to 62 mph in an astounding 1.97 seconds and from standstill to 124 mph in a blink-and-you-miss-it 5.98 seconds. In a concept configuration, the SU7 Ultra can reach a top speed exceeding 217 mph.

The Ultra's exceptional performance extends beyond raw power. It features CATL's Qilin II battery, renowned for its rapid discharge capabilities, and supporting a 5.2C charging multiplier. The Ultra's braking system, with its forged six-piston calipers all around, provides exceptional stopping power, which is essential for a vehicle with this level of performance. Xiaomi claims that the re-calibrated regenerative braking of the electric motors, combined with the mechanical brakes, can deliver an intestine-rearranging 2.36g of stopping power.

While the prototype showcased a full carbon fiber body, Lei Jun confirmed that the production version will miss out on this feature to maintain a more accessible price point. Although it is unfortunate, this decision strikes a balance between performance and affordability, making the SU7 Ultra potentially an attractive option for a slightly wider range of consumers. Plus, it opens up the door for aftermarket products.

As for the million-dollar question, the exact price is yet to be revealed. Lei Jun assures that the SU7 Ultra will only be slightly more expensive than the existing SU7 models, which start at RMB 215,900 ($29,700) for the standard version. We presume he means "slightly more" expensive than the SU7 Max version, which sells for RMB 299,000 (around $41,500).

Interestingly enough, one of the early Xiaomi SU7 price leaks revealed a tri-motor version called FE. The specification sheet showed 1,074 horsepower output and a 0 to 62 mph sprint of 1.98 seconds. That model was priced at RMB 339,000 (nearly $47,000). It'll be interesting to see if the road-going Ultra cuts the power down and how close it will come to the rumored price. For an added perspective - its closest competitor, Zeekr 001 FR, sports a 1,265 horsepower quad-motor setup and is priced at just over $140,000 at current exchange rates, making the SU7 Ultra the ultimate bargain.

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