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Long-term Episode 208 · Question 1

What is the "24-Hour Endurance Challenge"? Why conduct a "24-Hour Endurance Challenge"?

Official answer

The "24-Hour Endurance Challenge" draws inspiration from the 24 Hours of Le Mans. It involves a vehicle driving continuously at high speeds on a closed test track circuit with "drivers changing but the car remaining the same." The time spent charging is also included within the 24-hour period, and the final result is the total distance the vehicle can cover.

Such a challenge is equivalent to "running a marathon at sprint speed." It places immense demands on the vehicle's technical capabilities in areas such as the electric drive system, battery, and thermal management. The core aspects include:

  • Whether the electric drive system can maintain ultra-high speeds while keeping energy consumption low;
  • Whether the power battery can consistently ensure charging/discharging power and efficiency;
  • Whether the cooling system can guarantee temperature control under extreme operating conditions;
  • Whether the vehicle's aerodynamic design can minimize the impact of wind resistance on energy consumption, among others.
  • The new generation Xiaomi SU7 Max test vehicle underwent the "24-Hour Endurance Challenge." Through intense testing far beyond daily driving conditions, it verified the vehicle's comprehensive abilities, including performance, range, energy consumption, and reliability. This ensures that future mass-produced vehicles will deliver stronger performance, longer range, and a more reliable user experience.

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