'Just $70k, that's it': IShowSpeed rides 1,526-HP Chinese EV Xiaomi SU7 Ultra, says it's faster than a Lambo
YouTube sensation IShowSpeed sent fans into a frenzy after riding in the newly released $70,000 Xiaomi SU7 Ultra — a high-performance electric vehicle boasting a jaw-dropping 1,526 horsepower and an acceleration of 0 to 60 mph in just 1.92 seconds.
The influencer, known for his high-energy antics, didn't hold back during the ride, which many fans said felt like a real-life Fast & Furious sequel. One user joked, 'Throw IShowSpeed in any situation, he is bound to fill the room with the energy of a tornado.'
IShowSpeed rode in the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra, which costs $70K with 1,526 horsepower and can go 0-60 in 1.92 seconds 😳
pic.twitter.com/f7PslM8OX3 — FearBuck (@FearedBuck) March 24, 2025
The internet quickly erupted with memes and sarcastic reactions over Xiaomi's unexpected leap from smartphones to supercars. 'Xiaomi SU7 Ultra sounds like a damn smart phone,' one fan quipped on X (formerly Twitter), while another said, 'I thought Xiaomi only made WiFis.'
still wont beat my civic
— Is this thing on 🎤 (@Sam_king_88) March 24, 2025
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra sounds like a damn smart phone XD — RoundTripGCR.5mbK (@marianzera) March 24, 2025
As disbelief over the price kicked in, a now-viral comment summed up the mood: 'Just 70K, that's it?' Others echoed the sentiment with posts like, '0-60 in 1.92 seconds? Blink and it's gone,' and 'When did Xiaomi start making cars? Thought it was just phones & tablets.'
0-60 in 1.92 seconds? Blink and it's gone. 👀 — Soulbound TV (@Soulbound_TV) March 24, 2025
Xiaomi makes car too?? pic.twitter.com/28WJ4sS92a — UNIVERSAL FEEDS (@UNIVERSE_FEEDS) March 24, 2025
"Just 70K that's it" — toufik (@tbk396) March 24, 2025
Some users were stunned by the brand crossover, asking: 'Why am I getting ads for Xiaomi cars now?' Another added, 'The CEO at the Xiaomi water company watching the sales skyrocket today,' mixing humor with real surprise at the company's growing reach.
The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra, which debuted at Mobile World Congress 2025, is making headlines for more than just its power. With sleek aesthetics, vibrant color options, and a cabin full of tech, the car was clearly designed to turn heads — and with IShowSpeed in the driver's seat, it's done exactly that.
'It seems Xiaomi didn't just make this car to be driven,' another post read. 'They designed it to turn heads and launch IShowSpeed into his typical over-the-top/scream-on-top-of-his-voice reaction.'
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