Xiaomi just beat the Audi RS Q8 Performance at the famous German Nurburgring track with its new YU7 GT electric SUV on May 19, 2026. Official video from the phone company turned car manufacturer showed a lap time of 7 minutes 34.93 seconds. This speed beats the old petrol record holder by exactly 1.76 seconds. The big achievement happened just two days before the car goes on public display in China on May 21, 2026.
Xiaomi builds fast cars. Their chief test driver Ren Zhoucan took the heavy family vehicle around the tricky curves during his very first try. The electric vehicle carries an optional package meant for racing on tracks.
The new SUV shows great track performance and design
- The car finished the lap in 7 minutes and 34.93 seconds.
- Driver Ren Zhoucan broke the record during his first run there.
- The vehicle used a special track package to handle the curves.
- Telemetry data confirms that the car kept high speeds throughout.
Look, nobody expected a phone company to beat old German luxury brands so quickly. Saw the video, and this car looks pretty stable on the road to be honest. Basically Xiaomi wants to prove that its electric cars are just as good as your sports cars, on tough tracks. To support the timing, the company released full telemetry data showing how the car maintained high speeds through the tricky corners of the track.
The vehicle has a large battery and big dimensions
- A large 101.7kWh battery provides power to the electric motors.
- The dual motor system produces a maximum of 990 horsepower.
- You can charge from 10 to 80 percent in 12 minutes.
- The car can hit a top speed of 300 kilometers per hour.
.It is a large family vehicle that measures 5,015mm in length and 2,007mm in width. Actually, it weighs a lot (about 2,460kg because of the heavy battery pack) but the motors make it feel light. The 800-volt system helps you charge the car very fast at public stations. You also get a driving range of 705 kilometers under the official Chinese test cycle. This means you can go on long road trips from Delhi without any charging tension. To balance this weight on the track, the engineers focused heavily on chassis tuning and braking.
Xiaomi keeps breaking speed records with its electric cars
- The standard YU7 model went on sale in June 2025.
- The SU7 Ultra sedan broke a track record in April 2025.
- This GT model features a wider body and better cooling.
- Display models are already available in major Chinese showrooms.
Xiaomi is not new to this racing game. They previously achieved success with their high performance electric sedan, the SU7 Ultra, on April 1, 2025. That car registered a lap time of 7 minutes and 4.95 seconds. Now they want to bring that same speed to family SUVs. The company already sells the normal YU7 in China, but this GT version brings a more aggressive design to the market. It has a wider body and specialized cooling vents to manage the heat generated by the 990 horsepower motor system.
My Verdict
My verdict is that Xiaomi is becoming a serious name in the electric car world. They are proving that tech companies can build cars that beat traditional luxury brands on the racetrack. While we do not know the price in India yet, the combination of 990 horsepower and ultra fast charging makes it look very strong. If you love fast cars and smart tech, this SUV is definitely something to watch out for.
