Xiaomi SU7 The Electric Supercar Made by a Big Tech Company

People have high hopes for a tech company that makes smartphones to enter the EV business, but Xiaomi has far exceeded those hopes. The Xiaomi SU7 is more than just a car; it’s a high-performance electric revolution that combines Xiaomi’s smart ecosystem with cutting-edge automotive technology. The SU7 is shaking up the car business because it has jaw-dropping features, competitive prices, and a design that looks like it came from the future.

🔍 A Quick Look

Brand: Xiaomi Auto

Model: SU7

Type: Full-size electric vehicle with a fastback

Started on : March 28, 2024

Made in: Beijing, China

Design inspiration: The Porsche Taycan (with a Xiaomi twist) is what inspired the design.

Meaning of SU: What does “SU” mean? Speed Ultra

⚙️ Different types and performance

1️⃣ Xiaomi SU7 (Standard)

Motor: 220 kW (299 hp) with rear-wheel drive

Battery: 73.6 kWh LFP

Range: 700 km (CLTC) at most

5.3 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h

Maximum Speed: 210 km/h

Charging time: around 25 minutes for 10–80%

Platform: 400V

2️⃣ Xiaomi SU7 Pro

Motor: 299 hp, RWD

Battery: 94.3 kWh

Range: Up to 830 km (CLTC)

5.7 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h

3️⃣ Xiaomi SU7 Max

Motor: 495 kW (673 hp) dual-motor all-wheel drive

Battery: CATL Qilin with 101 kWh

800V Platform

Distance: up to 800 kilometers

2.78 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h

Maximum Speed: 265 km/h

4️⃣ Xiaomi SU7 Ultra (Coming Out in 2025)

Three motors: two V8s and one V6

Power: More than 1,500 hp

Battery: 93.7 kWh Qilin II, 897V

Distance: 620 km (CLTC)

1.98 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h

Maximum Speed: 350 km/h

Track Record: 6:22.091 lap around the Nürburgring

⚠️ This is one of the fastest 4-door electric cars in the world.

🧠 Smart Features and Integration with Other Systems

Xiaomi’s strength is in how well its software and ecosystem work together. The SU7 is a big part of Xiaomi’s HyperOS and smart home ecosystem.

Display: 16.1″ touchscreen with very clear resolution
Xiaomi HyperOS with voice assistant and smart device control for infotainment
ADAS (Advanced Driver Assist): Xiaomi Pilot, powered by NVIDIA Orin
360° View and Auto Park Help
Smartphone Integration: Works perfectly with Xiaomi tablets and phones
Ecosystem: You can control Xiaomi smart home gadgets from your car.

🛠️ Quality of construction and engineering

Platform: Xiaomi Modena

Drag Coefficient: 0.195 Cd, which is one of the finest in its class

Chassis: 9100-ton giga press chassis, which is like Tesla’s casting method

Suspension: Max and Ultra variants use air suspension.

Wheelbase: 3,000 mm (plenty of room inside)

Time to build: one unit every 76 seconds (factory in Beijing)

🌎 Market Response

🚀 Success right away

88,898 orders in the first 24 hours following launch
The base model costs less than $30,000, which makes it one of the best-value EVs in the world.
In China, it sold more than the Tesla Model 3 several times in 2024 and 2025.

🏁 Racing and Performance Awards

The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra shocked the electric vehicle market by defeating many supercars with a Nürburgring lap time of 6:22.
It looks like Ferrari is testing the SU7 Ultra in its Maranello R&D department
Hyundai is also testing the SU7 in South Korea to see how it compares to other cars.

😮 Criticism and Controversies

People are annoyed and frowning at how similar its design is to the Porsche Taycan.
Early buyers were unhappy with Xiaomi’s approach that required full payment months before delivery.
Reviewers are worried about the battery’s height: it might not work well on difficult roads if the ground clearance is low while it’s full.