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In a surprising turn of events, Ferrari seems to be token of guidance from Xiaomi, the Chinese tech giant, as they dive deeper into the realm of high-performance electric vehicles.
Reports out of China combined with popular Weibo photos show a Xiaomi SU7 Ultra—this model being Xiaomi’s top electric vehicle—rolling out from the gates of Ferrari’s factory in Maranello. This car, dressed in its eye-catching launch specs, supposedly underwent benchmarking as Ferrari gears up to enhance its own EV lineup.
Benchmarking is pretty standard in the auto world, where companies tear down competitor models to analyze everything from speed metrics to the quality of materials and processes. This situation marks a rare instance where the traditional Western supercar brand is looking towards an up-and-coming Eastern player for learning resources—even drawing insights from a smartphone manufacturer, which is pretty wild.
Since its debut in 2024, the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra has made waves with its impressive stats—1,548 horsepower, mind-blowing sub-two-second 0 to 60 mph acceleration, and a jaw-dropping top speed over 200 mph. It also sells at a lower starting price compared to Tesla’s Model S Plaid and Porsche’s Taycan Turbo GT, with demand quickly soaring; 50,000 orders were reportedly placed just days after launch!
Adding to the speculation, Chinese influencer Sago Desert in Bologna hinted that Ferrari’s team made a trip to Xiaomi’s Beijing HQ in 2023 to discuss potential partnerships on next-gen electric drive technology. Another blogger, Zhang Yu, supported the sentiment, suggesting Ferrari takes the SU7 as a real contender in terms of performance, tech synergy, and cost efficiency.
While Ferrari hasn’t commented officially, the implications of these whispers are noteworthy. If this news confirms, it shows that even the top names in high-performance cars can’t overlook the rapid leaps forward being made by leading electric vehicle companies from China.
Ferrari’s very first all-electric model is on its way and is expected to be unveiled in 2025. Whether it will take any cues from the SU7 Ultra remains unknown, but one thing is certain: the race for electric supremacy is heating up with both Maranello and Beijing at the forefront.
