Xiaomi SU7 Ultra finally arrives in Gran Turismo 7

For the first time ever, a Chinese car has officially joined the legendary racing simulator, Gran Turismo 7. The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra is a high-performance machine that perfectly shows a massive shift in how the world views electric cars from China. As of yesterday, January 29, 2026, players across the world can finally get behind the virtual wheel of this battery-powered beast.

Gran Turismo 7 was created by Polyphony Digital for PlayStation consoles, and is known for its extreme attention to detail. There are over 500 vehicles from iconic brands like BMW, Porsche, and Mercedes-AMG in the game. European and Japanese giants used to dominate the game’s roster. Xiaomi, a company most people know for making smartphones, only just started making cars, and seeing the company break into this exclusive club feels like watching a rookie athlete win a championship in their first season.

The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra is a technological powerhouse designed to show off what Chinese engineering can do. It packs a multi-motor electric drivetrain that produces an incredible 1,550 horsepower. In the real world, this car can sprint from 0 to 62 mph in less than two seconds. That kind of speed puts many million-dollar supercars to shame. And now gamers can test those physics for themselves on digital tracks like the Nürburgring.

Xiaomi and the game developers announced they were working together back in June 2025. It took a while to bring the car to the game, but the goal was to recreate the SU7 Ultra with perfect accuracy - from the way the light hits the paint to the specific hum of its electric motors - and the results are quite stunning. For Xiaomi, this is more than just a game update - it is a way to prove to car enthusiasts everywhere that their EVs belong on the same stage as the fastest cars in history.

The arrival of the SU7 Ultra marks a turning point for the gaming world and the auto industry. Until now, Chinese brands were missing from Gran Turismo 7, but it seems that the global car culture is finally embracing the rapid growth of Chinese electric cars. The stage is set for more brands to follow. In fact, BYD’s luxury brand, Yangwang, has already hinted that its U9 Xtreme model will join the game soon.

The Yangwang U9 Xtreme is another high-performance monster that recently made headlines. It recorded a top speed of 308.34 mph during testing in Germany. It also completed a lap at the famous Nürburgring track in just 6 minutes and 59.157 seconds. This earned it the title of the fastest production electric vehicle at that circuit.

For the average driver, these high-speed stats might seem like overkill, but the technology used in these racing EVs eventually filters down to the electric cars people drive every day. Better batteries, more efficient motors, and smarter software are all tested at these extreme levels. By putting the SU7 Ultra in a simulator, Xiaomi is letting everyone experience the future of driving without needing a professional racing license.

The wait is officially over for fans of digital racing. Whether you are a fan of EVs or just a gamer looking for the next fast ride, the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra offers something new. It is a bridge between the world of consumer electronics and high-end automotive performance, and as more Chinese brands prepare to enter the digital arena, the landscape of both gaming and the car industry will never be the same.

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