The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Hits 0–100 in 1.98s. We Drove It.
James Mercer
May 6, 2025 · 7 min read
Let's get the headline number out of the way: 1.98 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h. The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra is the fastest-accelerating production sedan ever made, edging out the Tesla Model S Plaid by a fraction.
But raw speed is actually the least interesting thing about this car. What's remarkable is how Xiaomi — a company that made its name selling smartphones — has produced a vehicle that feels genuinely polished and complete.
The tri-motor powertrain produces 1,548 hp, with a carbon fiber monocoque structure that keeps weight to a relatively svelte 1,900 kg. The active aerodynamics package generates up to 350 kg of downforce at speed.
Inside, the integration with Xiaomi's HyperOS ecosystem is seamless. Your phone, car, and smart home share a unified interface. It's the kind of software integration that legacy automakers have been promising for years.
Priced at ¥814,900 (approximately €104,000) in China, the SU7 Ultra significantly undercuts European rivals. Whether it will be sold outside China remains to be seen.