Xiaomi plans another move at Nürburgring: it partners with AMG experts to develop an extreme electric car

Xiaomi seems determined not to stop at putting some of the world’s most prestigious sports car manufacturers under pressure. After demonstrating its capabilities with the SU7 Ultra, the Chinese brand is reportedly preparing a new project that could take its pursuit of high performance even further. And this time, it won’t be working alone, but alongside one of the most experienced names in European racing.

According to reports from Italian media cited by German outlets, Xiaomi is collaborating with HWA, the company founded by Hans Werner Aufrecht, one of the creators of AMG. This company has decades of experience in developing race cars and has been closely tied to Mercedes, especially in Germany’s DTM touring car championship.

The goal of this collaboration would be to develop an electric car with extreme performance, designed to achieve a historic result on the Nürburgring circuit. If confirmed, this project would represent a new step in Xiaomi’s strategy to prove it can compete directly with the major European specialists.

Xiaomi aims to take its challenge to Porsche and Mercedes even further

The information originally comes from the Italian magazine Quattroruote, which cites sources close to the project. Although there is still no official confirmation from the involved companies, reports suggest that several specialized suppliers are also participating in the development.

One of the possibilities under consideration is a even more radical evolution of the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra. The Chinese brand’s sports sedan has already demonstrated its potential at Nürburgring, but this new project could go far beyond a simple power upgrade.

Rumors suggest the development of a chassis specifically tailored to the demands of the Nordschleife, along with an improved braking system, more aggressive aerodynamics, and optimized thermal management. The latter aspect is particularly important when considering electric cars that need to maintain very high power levels throughout a full lap on such a demanding circuit.

But there is another possibility that is even more interesting. Xiaomi and HWA could be working on a completely new electric hypercar, with proportions more similar to those of a mid-engine supercar than to those of a conventional sedan.

The third hypothesis points to a possible electric evolution of the HWA Evo, the exclusive project developed by the German company as a reinterpretation of the legendary Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution. This option would represent a radical change from the original design of the model and currently seems quite more speculative.

What does make sense is the choice of HWA as a potential partner. The German company has extensive experience in racing, especially in areas such as chassis tuning, aerodynamics, brakes, and mechanical resistance under extreme conditions. This expertise could complement Xiaomi’s experience in electric motors, batteries, and control electronics.

The Chinese brand, on the other hand, has demonstrated a development speed that is unusual in the industry. In just a few years, it has gone from not manufacturing cars to launching the Xiaomi SU7 and the SUV YU7, as well as developing high-performance versions capable of competing with models from manufacturers with decades of experience.

The SU7 Ultra has indeed become one of its key tools for showcasing image quality. Its performance at Nürburgring has helped place Xiaomi on the map of electric sports cars, a sector traditionally dominated by manufacturers like Porsche.

Now, the potential collaboration with HWA points to an even more ambitious strategy. It wouldn’t just involve building a highly powerful electric car, but developing a model specifically tuned to perform at its best on one of the world’s most challenging circuits.

As of now, there are no dates, technical specifications, or official confirmation for this project. It’s also unclear whether the outcome will be a car approved for road use, a limited edition, or a prototype intended solely for setting records.

But if this partnership is finally confirmed, Xiaomi could add to its technological capabilities the expertise of one of Europe’s leading specialists in racing. A combination that will surely not go unnoticed in Stuttgart, especially among the leaders at Porsche and Mercedes-AMG.