Xiaomi YU7 GT becomes first car to autonomously lap Nurburgring

The Xiaomi YU7 GT with Track Package became the first vehicle to lap the Nurburgring autonomously, or without a human driver. The performance EV completed the entire 20.8km circuit in 10 minutes and 29.483 seconds, but this is not Xiaomi's first achievement at the Nurburgring. In May 2026, a human-driven YU7 GT set a production SUV lap record with a time of 7 minutes and 34.93 seconds, beating the previous record held by the Audi RS Q8 Performance by 1.76 seconds. Compared to that, the driverless lap was slower by 2 minutes and 54.553 seconds.

1. YU7 GT's 10 minutes and 29.483 seconds lap time is the slowest around the Ring
2. It gets a 1,003hp dual-motor setup, powered by a 101.kWh battery pack

Xiaomi YU7 GT Nurburgring lap details

During the run, the YU7 GT navigated all 73 corners of the Ring, along with its roughly 300 metres of elevation change and constantly changing road surface conditions, without driver intervention. According to Xiaomi, its autonomous driving system continuously monitors vehicle behaviour and road conditions. The system manages steering, braking and power delivery in real time to keep the vehicle stable, particularly during high speeds.

Data from the Nurburgring lap is also being used by Xiaomi to gather data in extreme driving conditions, helping the company further refine its autonomous driving tech.

Xiaomi YU7 GT specifications

The YU7 GT comes with a 101.7kWh battery pack, which powers a dual-motor setup. Xiaomi claims a peak power output of 1,003hp for the YU7 GT, enabling a 0-100kph time of 2.92 seconds and a top speed of 300kph. Based on the CLTC cycle, the YU7 GT has a single-charge range of 705km.

The YU7 GT went on sale in China last month with a starting price of 389,900 yuan (around Rs 54.52 lakh). Xiaomi is targeting sales of 5.5 lakh vehicles in China this year. As of now, there is no confirmation on whether the brand plans to enter the Indian market.