Xiaomi, a name best known for its phones and gadgets, is dead serious about turning heads in the world of fast four-door EVs. Their prototype SU7 Ultra has just clocked a blistering unofficial time of 6 minutes 48.874 seconds at the Nürburgring Nordschleife, putting it miles ahead of Porsche’s Taycan Turbo GT lap record of 7 minutes 7.55 seconds. 

Though Xiaomi only unveiled the SU7 Ultra in July, the prototype was out to prove itself immediately. In typical tech-startup style, Xiaomi wants to do things big, aiming to land among the top five global automakers. And making the fastest electric four-door sedan on the Nürburgring is a flashy first step.

Now, before we break out the champagne, let’s remember this was a prototype, a stripped-back machine with none of the standard production comforts. Xiaomi fitted a racing steering wheel and left out the dashboard. The car’s purpose was singular: go fast. And despite a glitch at the 4-minute 10-second mark when the accelerator briefly gave out (nothing a few stabs at the pedal couldn’t fix), the SU7 Ultra left an indelible mark.

But the real showdown is coming in 2025 when Xiaomi unleashes a production version to set an official record. Specs from the prototype reveal a beastly 1,548 horsepower (1,155 kW) delivered through a tri-motor setup, launching from 0–100 km/h in a staggering 1.97 seconds with a top speed of 350 km/h.

It’s impressive enough that Ford’s CEO, Jim Farley, has reportedly been behind the wheel of one for months and doesn't want to give it back. Xiaomi’s entry here is a wake-up call, and it’s becoming clear that Chinese automakers are not just dabbling - they’re coming for the crown, Nürburgring lap records included.