05:24 13-01-2026

Xiaomi SU7 Ultra beats Ferrari SF90 XX in Carwow drag race

Watch Xiaomi SU7 Ultra (1,526 hp) shock Ferrari SF90 XX in Carwow's drag race. Quarter mile 9.3s vs 10.2s, EV excels on sandy track while Ferrari tops braking.

Chinese EVs are increasingly moving beyond the role of a budget alternative and starting to challenge established marques. The latest example is a head-to-head between the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra and the Ferrari SF90 XX, where the result was decided by more than spec-sheet power.

Xiaomi SU7 Ultra vs Ferrari SF90 XX

In the Carwow test, an EV from a smartphone brand lined up against one of the most extreme road-legal Ferraris. The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra uses three electric motors for a combined 1,526 hp and all-wheel drive. The Ferrari SF90 XX delivers 1,016 hp from its hybrid setup with a V8 and electric motors, yet it is noticeably lighter.

Numbers and the actual run

Despite weighing around 2.4 tonnes, the Xiaomi got off the line quicker. The SU7 Ultra covered the quarter mile in 9.3 seconds, while the Ferrari needed 10.2 seconds. Over half a mile the gap widened further. Under hard braking from high speed, however, the SF90 XX asserted itself, stopping in a shorter distance.

Why conditions made the difference

The track proved decisive. After a storm, sand left on the surface cut grip. With instant, precisely metered torque, the EV stayed more composed; when traction is scarce, clean power delivery can matter more than mass. The Ferrari, despite all-wheel drive, struggled to put its power down effectively.

Xiaomi’s win doesn’t spell the end of combustion in the supercar world, but it clearly shows how electric drive is reshaping the playbook. From here on, it won’t just be about the badge and peak output, but about how efficiently a car can turn available traction into speed in any conditions.