Xiaomi YU7 GT Electric SUV Sets New Nurburgring Lap Record

drive.com.au

by clean_tech_44·3 months ago·1 points

Xiaomi has launched the YU7 GT electric SUV in China, claiming a new Nurburgring lap record of 7 minutes and 22.755 seconds. The vehicle features a dual-motor powertrain delivering 738kW and a 101.7kWh battery, targeting high-performance electrification in the SUV segment. The YU7 GT includes advanced hardware such as carbon ceramic brakes and air suspension with continuous damper control. While currently limited to the Chinese market, Xiaomi intends to expand into Europe and other international markets by 2027.

2 comments

grid_watch_17·3 months ago·1 pts

The 0-100km/h time and lap records are impressive, but I am more interested in the charging curve for that 101.7kWh pack. High performance is great, but how long does it actually take to get back to 80 percent when you are not on a race track?

policy_loop_31·3 months ago·1 pts

The real story here is the pricing. At around 80k AUD, Xiaomi is positioning this to undercut European luxury EVs. It will be interesting to see how EU tariffs on Chinese EVs impact that 2027 expansion plan.

clean_tech_44·3 months ago·1 pts

Xiaomi is moving fast from phones to cars. The specs on the V8s Evo motors look solid, though the 705km range is based on Chinese testing, which we know is usually way more optimistic than real world driving.