Xiaomi SU7 Ultra first encounter

Xiaomi took the SU7 Ultra to the Mobile World Congress and displayed the beast of an EV for everyone to see.

This is our first of hopefully many more encounters with the SU7 Ultra.

The SU7 Ultra is the top-of-the-line variant of the SU7 and it's drastically different, even in terms of body panels.

The body is much more aerodynamic - the car is longer, and lower than the regular car. The front bumper has a huge splitter and there's a big wing on the back to improve downforce and improve traction. Xiaomi says the SU7 Ultra produces 1,245kg of downforce.

Then there's the sheer power. The SU7 Ultra has more than twice the firepower the SU7 Max possesses. The Ultra is powered by three Xiaomi-produced motors - two V8s with 578 ps, 425 kW, 635 Nm each, and a V6s with 374 ps, 275 kW, and 500 Nm. The total output is 1,530 ps, 1770 Nm (1305 lb-ft), a top speed of 350 km/h (217 mph), and a 0 mph that takes just 2 seconds.

Xiaomi SU7 Ultra

The car draws power from a 93.7 kWh CATL Qilin 2.0 liquid-cooled 800V battery that can theoretically deliver up to 630 km (CLTC) but we doubt most people would drive the SU7 Ultra as efficiently.

At 5,853 lb gross weight, stopping the SU7 Ultra requires serious brakes. Xiaomi fitted the car with huge ceramics that can withstand heat of up to 1300°C (2370°F).

Xiaomi SU7 Ultra

Here's a closer look at the SU7 Ultra's impressive and purposeful body. The front splitter is huge. We also love the dual racing stripes that run from the front to the back.

Xiaomi incorporated carbon fiber bits around the car's body (including the interior) to help save weight and improve strength.

The wing mirrors are made of carbon fiber and look stunning (there's one more picture below).

Here's the huge wing. The bumper is similar to the one on the SU7 Max at first glance, but it has wider air vents upon closer inspection.

Xiaomi's hyper-EV rides on 21-inch Pirelli P Zero 5 tires - you need high-end rubber to cope with the car's weight and power on the road. And here's another look at the mirror, which to our eyes is a thing of beauty.

Xiaomi SU7 Ultra rims, cameras, and carbon fiber mirrors

The SU7 Ultra starts at RMB 529,900 (around $73,000) for the entry-level trim and goes up to RMB 814,900 ($112,000). It was unveiled at the end of February of last year and received 15,000 orders in the first 24 hours. Xiaomi says it has around 19,000 units ordered at the moment and that the car is essentially sold out for the next two years.