Xiaomi, one of many world’s main smartphone corporations which is now additionally one of many latest EV makers, has dropped a bombshell at its newest occasion with the showcase of a hypercar that takes electrical sedans to a different stage.
The SU7 Extremely electrical sedan was showcased at an in a single day occasion with three electrical motors to ship 1548 horsepower or over 1100 kW.
The brand new tri-motor powertrain will assist launch the automotive from 0-100 km/h in simply 1.97 seconds. This key efficiency metric from the reveal was shared by the corporate on its X web page.
#XiaomiSU7 Extremely prototype goes from 0-100km/h in a blistering 1.97 seconds!#LeiJunAnnualSpeech pic.twitter.com/jVH1q3yp8L
— Xiaomi (@Xiaomi) July 19, 2024
On high of that, the setup will assist the SU7 prototype attain speeds in extra of 350 km/h.
The powertrain is fed by CATL’s newest Qilin battery which is optimised for efficiency autos. Based on stories from CNC, it’s able to delivering a most output of 1330 kW at the next state of cost.
The identical pack might be recharged in lower than 12 minutes, making it perfect for race monitor circumstances.
The brand new SU7 prototype comes with high-performance racing brake callipers designed by AP Racing. These assist the automotive cease shortly even when the brakes attain temperatures above 800 C.
The sedan has a big wing on the again that helps it produce a most downforce of 2145 kg. It will actually assist the automotive keep planted when on the monitor.
#XiaomiSU7 Extremely generates a exceptional most downforce of 2145kg, enabling distinctive grip and stability throughout high-speed maneuvers.#LeiJunAnnualSpeech pic.twitter.com/8wlfTdTRbU
— Xiaomi (@Xiaomi) July 19, 2024
All this efficiency is delivered in a reasonably lightweight package deal of simply 1,900 kg. The corporate has achieved this by making all exterior panels of “100%” carbon fibre.
Going by the burden, it makes the SU7 prototype lighter than the Mannequin S Plaid by over 250 kg.
It’s additionally 550 kg lighter than the brand new Porsche Taycan Turbo GT Weissach version which just lately took the crown for quickest four-door manufacturing electrical automotive across the well-known Nürburgring monitor.
The all-carbon design of #XiaomiSU7 Extremely prototype ensures light-weight development, thus contributing to a weight discount of 500 kilograms.#LeiJunAnnualSpeech pic.twitter.com/vGPlw8KDbI
— Xiaomi (@Xiaomi) July 19, 2024
Xiaomi additionally plans to check its new SU7 on the monitor with the corporate saying: “In October, we might be trying to document an impressive lap time on the Nürburgring Nordschleife circuit”.
The occasion dubbed “Lei Jun Annual Speech 2024” had Xiaomi’s CEO Lei Jun showcase the newest the smartphone model has to supply and this yr included an replace on its just lately launched electrical sedan, the SU7.
It’s astonishing to see such a high-performance automotive from such a younger firm. The primary official deliveries of the SU7 started in April this yr. With manufacturing hitting over 10,000 models in June, Xiaomi has already delivered 25,000 SU7s to prospects.
On a latest journey to China, we noticed the SU7 sedan being benchmarked towards different electrical sedans.
Riz is the founding father of carloop primarily based in Melbourne, specialising in Australian EV knowledge, perception stories and traits. He’s a mechanical engineer who spent the primary 7 years of his profession constructing transport infrastructure earlier than beginning carloop. He has a ardour for automobiles, notably EVs and needs to assist cut back transport emissions in Australia. He at present drives a purple Tesla Mannequin 3.