Xiaomi YU7 GT: Nürburgring record and 1003 hp for China's performance SUV

The GT variant of the YU7 laps the Nürburgring in 7:22.755 — a record for electric SUVs — on its way to Chinese showrooms at $57,400.

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The standard YU7 already undercuts a Porsche Macan Electric (from €64,900) by a significant margin. The GT version adds a Nürburgring lap record to that argument.

Belgian driver Maxime Radermecker set the time on 2 April 2026: 7 minutes, 22.755 seconds around the Nordschleife — the fastest a production electric SUV has gone around the circuit.

Powertrain — HyperEngine V8s EVO twin-motor, 28,000 rpm. Front motor: 288 kW. Rear motor: 450 kW. Combined output: 1003 hp / 1068 Nm. 0–100 km/h in 2.92 seconds. Top speed: 300 km/h.

Battery and range — 101.7 kWh. Claimed range: 705 km on the CLTC cycle (the Chinese standard, which reads higher than WLTP — real-world figures will vary). No WLTP figure announced.

Chassis — Smart Chassis 2.0 Master: air suspension with twin-valve adaptive dampers, rear electronic limited-slip differential, Akebono carbon-ceramic brakes with 430 mm front and 410 mm rear discs.

Dimensions — 5015 mm long, 2007 mm wide, 3000 mm wheelbase. Kerb weight: 2460 kg.

Price — from 389,900¥ ($57,400) in China. Full Big Full Pack: 429,900¥ ($63,300). No European pricing or homologation timeline has been announced.


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