Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Spotted in Italy, Collaboration with Ferrari and Hyundai Underway

Recently, it was reported that a Xiaomi SU7 Ultra was seen in Maranello, Italy, exiting the Ferrari factory. According to insider information, the vehicle was acquired by Ferrari for the research and testing of its next-generation electric platform and electronic control systems. Long-term observers of the factory noted that the only electric vehicle previously seen at Ferrari’s development base was the Porsche Taycan. Rumors have circulated since 2024 that Ferrari had sent an engineering team to Xiaomi's headquarters to discuss the joint development of high-performance motors, although there has yet to be an official response regarding the progress of this collaboration. Meanwhile, a Xiaomi SU7 with temporary plates was also spotted near Hyundai Motor's headquarters in South Korea, being transported by truck. Hyundai has reportedly applied for a temporary operating permit for this model, conducting internal tests for research purposes. Several SU7s have already appeared at Hyundai's Namyang Research Institute. Analysts suggest that Hyundai may be evaluating the technical architecture of Xiaomi's Surge OS system as a reference for its upcoming Pleos Connect system, set to launch in 2026. Additionally, Ford CEO Jim Farley mentioned in an interview that after test-driving the Xiaomi SU7 for six months, he no longer wanted to drive his original car, highlighting the widespread attention this vehicle has garnered in the international automotive community. As for Ferrari, its first electric vehicle is expected to be a limited edition special model, with CEO Benedetto Vigna indicating that it will debut in the spring of 2026. On October 9, 2025, Ferrari plans to unveil a series of electrification technology achievements before revealing the new vehicle's exterior and interior design, which is expected to be delivered in October 2026. The new car is likely to be named 'Elettrica,' meaning 'electric' in Italian. Furthermore, Ferrari has applied for patents related to the virtual sound of electric vehicles and a simulated gear-shifting system, similar to the technology used in Hyundai's IONIQ 5 N model. More information about the new vehicle will be closely monitored and reported by the news site.