The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra performance electric sedan with 1,526 hp crashed on track in China a few days after the car started deliveries to early users. Xiaomi recommended owners of the car participate in official driving training before going on the track.
The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra is a performance electric sedan that was launched in China on February 27. Thanks to the starting price of 529,900 yuan (72,800 USD) the SU7 Ultra became viral in China. This model got 10,000 orders within two hours after the launch event. Β A small batch of produced Xiaomi SU7 Ultra started deliveries to early customers in March. Ten days after the launch, one of the SU7 Ultra owners crashed on track.
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra accident
On March 9, a video of the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra crash was posted on Chinese social media Weibo. This is the first track accident of the SU7 Ultra as the model started early deliveries on March 2.
In the video, the SU7 Ultra exits the corner and speeds up on the straight. However, the driver started braking too late. So, the vehicle collided with a wall made of tires. The carβs speed was over 120 km/h. As a result, the SU7 Ultraβs bonnet, front bumper, fenders, and headlights were damaged. Front airbags of the car deployed, ensuring the driverβs safety.
Previously, the Xiaomi SU7 (not Ultra) electric sedan also made headlines for track accidents several times in China. The regular SU7 has a weak spot, which is the brakes. There were some accidents, when the SU7βs brakes burned out on track, resulting in crashes. Xiaomi officials answered that the regular variant of the Xiaomi SU7 is made for public roads. So, this car canβt be used for track rides.
The SU7 Ultra is a different story. The companyβs representatives officially confirmed that this vehicle is suitable for track rides. However, Xiaomi Auto founder and CEO Lei Jun said that drivers need to pay attention to safety. It is strongly recommended to participate in formal training before the track. Xiaomi officials advise every SU7 Ultra owner to participate in Xiaomi Auto Elite Driving Training to understand the vehicle better.
According to previous information, the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra leaves the factory with a software speed and power output limit. Its top speed is limited to 140 km/h and the peak power output reaches 900 hp (not 1,526 hp). This limitation expires after the carβs owner racked 300 km. This way, Xiaomi wants to prevent collisions.
More about Xiaomi SU7 Ultra
The Xiaomi SU7 Ultraβs dimensions are 5115/1970/1465 mm with a wheelbase of 3000 mm. The carβs rear spoiler has a width of 1,560 mm and a cord length of 240 mm. Together with an active rear diffuser, the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra provides 285 kg downforce at high speeds.
The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra goes standard with three electric motors on board. There is a single e-motor for 288 kW (386 hp) in the front axle, and two 425 kW (570 hp) electric motors in the rear axle. The combined power output of the system reaches 1,138 kW (1,526 hp). The peak torque is 1,770 Nm. The SU7 Ultra rear motors can reach 27,200 rpm. As a result, the sedan speeds up to 100 km/h in 1.98 seconds. The top speed is over 359 km/h.
