Xiaomi SU7 Ultra has gone on sale now
By ForGeeks The Xiaomi company, known for its smartphones and smart home devices, is taking a bold step into the world of high-performance cars with the launch of the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra. The track-ready electric sedan has already been unveiled in car dealerships across China days ahead of the official sales launch scheduled for March.
The SU7 Ultra has already been unveiled in car dealerships across China, days ahead of its official launch in March.
Widespread availability and high interest
On the Weibo platform, Xiaomi announced the debut of the SU7 Ultra in 112 stores nationwide, covering 42 cities. This shows the brand’s commitment to making its most powerful electric car accessible to a wide audience despite its high cost. Production is already well underway at the Beijing plant.
The UltraSU Ultra is now in full swing.
Pre-orders for the SU7 Ultra began on October 29 at a price of RMB 814,900 (€102,100). In the first 10 minutes, an impressive 3,680 orders were placed.
An impressive number of 3,680 orders were placed in the first 10 minutes.
Design and aerodynamics
Visually, the SU7 Ultra features a redesigned front bumper and spoiler, massive brakes and a bright yellow body color with Ultra stripes. A rear spoiler and slightly widened body emphasize the car’s sporty orientation.
A rear spoiler and a slightly widened body emphasize the car’s sportiness.
Power and performance
The electric car features an advanced triple motor system that develops 1,526 horsepower and 1,770 Nm of torque. This provides acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 1.98 seconds, and a top speed of 350 km/h.
To manage such power, carbon-ceramic brake discs are used, capable of withstanding temperatures above 1,300°C. The result is an impressive braking distance of just 30.8m from 100km/h to a complete stop.
Braking distance of just 30.8m from 100km/h to a complete stop.
Battery and charging
93.7 kW⋅h Qilin II battery from CATL supports 5.2C DC fast charging, allowing the battery to charge from 10% to 80% in just 11 minutes. A full charge provides a range of 620 kilometers (CLTC).
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Competition and Prospects
SU7 Ultra is a significant step up from the standard SU7 version, which is focused on everyday driving. Xiaomi aims to appeal to drivers looking for a thrilling electric driving experience.
SU7 Ultra.
The car will compete with giants such as the Tesla Model S Plaid and Lucid Air Sapphire, as well as the increasingly popular Zeekr 001 FR.
