Autoblog and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article.Back to the RingXiaomi was spotted testing what appears to be a more track-ready version of the all-electric SU7 at the Nürburgring in Germany. That is notable because the SU7 Ultra with the Track Package is already one of the fastest production EVs around the circuit, beating the far more expensive Rimac Nevera by 0.341 seconds with a time of 7:04.957. As such, this camouflaged prototype could achieve an even faster lap time.The Ringprototypes account on Instagram calls the EV the "Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Extreme," assumed to be a sportier version due to changes to the bodywork, including a larger rear wing, a more pronounced diffuser, and a revised front bumper. These modifications could increase downforce, allowing the car to carry more speed through corners. For reference, the Nürburgring Nordschleife features 73 turns and spans 20.8 km (12.9 miles).Going Extreme?It remains unknown whether the so-called Ultra Extreme gets a power boost. As it stands, the SU7 Ultra comes with a tri-motor setup producing 1,527 horsepower, allowing the EV to accelerate from zero to 62 mph in 1.98 seconds without rollout. That puts it in the same category as the Lucid Air Sapphire and the now-discontinued Tesla Model S.AdvertisementAdvertisementAlthough Xiaomi secured the Nürburgring record for production electric sedans in 2025, other production EVs have since posted faster times. One was the U9 Xtreme from Yangwang, BYD's electric luxury division, which became the first production EV to break the 7-minute barrier with a time of 6:59.157. The Porsche Taycan Turbo GT with the Manthey Kit then set the current production-EV benchmark earlier this year with a time of 6:55.533.XiaomiRacing Toward RelevanceIf Xiaomi somehow reclaims the title with the SU7 Ultra Extreme, it would strengthen its performance credentials and further demonstrate that China-built cars can compete with the world's best – not only in the consumer market but also on the racetrack. So much so that BYD is reportedly considering a future entry into Formula 1.While more details about the camouflaged prototype have yet to emerge, Xiaomi also holds another interesting Nürburgring record that is not based on outright speed. The YU7 GT completed the circuit's first officially timed autonomous lap in 10:29.483, prompting track officials to establish a new "Autonomous Driving" category.XiaomiView the 3 images of this gallery on the original articleAdvertisementAdvertisementThis story was originally published by Autoblog on Jul 27, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Autoblog as a Preferred Source by clicking here.