Chinese tech giant Xiaomi has achieved a significant milestone in the automotive industry with its Su7 Ultra model, which set a new record for production electric cars at the Nürburgring track with a time of 7 minutes and 4.95 seconds. This car surpassed previous record holders such as the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT and Rimac Nevera. The Su7 Ultra is also the fastest production sedan ever made, with a top speed and acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in just 1.98 seconds. Equipped with three electric motors and impressive performance, the car is already on sale in China at a price of around $74,000. This success positions Xiaomi as a serious player in the electric automotive industry.
Political Perspectives:
Left: Left-leaning outlets emphasize Xiaomi’s breakthrough as a sign of innovation and progress in green technology and electric vehicles, highlighting the environmental benefits and the democratization of high-performance electric cars by a Chinese company.
Center: Center-leaning sources report the facts about Xiaomi’s record-setting performance, focusing on the technical specifications, the significance of the achievement in the automotive industry, and the competitive landscape with other electric car manufacturers.
Right: Right-leaning media may highlight Xiaomi’s success as a challenge to Western automotive dominance, sometimes expressing skepticism about Chinese manufacturing quality or emphasizing the competitive threat Xiaomi poses to established Western brands.
