On March 28, 2024, the smartphone giant Xiaomi officially launched its first electric car, the SU7, in the Chinese market. Within just 32 days of the vehicle’s debut, the Chinese tech giant has rolled out its 10,000th SU7. This production milestone will help bolster consumer confidence as the Chinese tech company gets a flying start in the automotive space.
Smartphone Giant Xiaomi Rolls Out 10,000th SU7 Electric Car in Just 32 Days.
Xiaomi CEO and founder Lei Jun speaks at the rollout ceremony for the 10,000th SU7 at a plant.
As reported earlier, shortly after its unveiling, Xiaomi SU7s were seen at 59 showrooms in 28 Chinese cities for test drives by customers and social media influencers. Some customers reportedly waited until 3 a.m. to test drive the electric car from China’s “Apple.”
According to Xiaomi’s announcement, just 24 hours after its debut, 88,898 Chinese customers had reserved the SU7, resulting in a half-year waitlist for delivery, depending on variant.
In the Chinese market, the Xiaomi SU7 comes in three variants – Standard RWD, Pro, and Max. With prices ranging from 215,900 to 299,900 yuan (around $30,000 to $42,000), the three trims are considerably less expensive than foreign rivals like the Tesla Model 3 and Porsche Taycan. Reportedly, the Xiaomi brand is selling the SU7 at a loss to give its debut car a competitive edge.
The Xiaomi SU7 is considered a rival to the Tesla Model 3 and Porsche Taycan.
Positioned in the mid-size sedan segment, the Xiaomi SU7 features impressive performance specs. The Standard RWD and Pro variants are powered by a single electric motor positioned on the rear axle, delivering 295 horsepower and 400 Nm of torque. The Max variant has two electric motors, one on each axle, producing a combined output of 663 horsepower and 838 Nm of torque.
The Standard RWD variant uses a BYD-made LFP Blade battery with a capacity of 73.6 kWh, offering a range of up to 700 km on a single charge according to China’s CLTC testing cycle. Meanwhile, the Pro variant uses a CATL Shenxing 94.3 kWh battery that extends its range to 830 km. The Max variant boasts a range of 800 km thanks to its 101 kWh CATL Qilin battery.
The Xiaomi SU7 offers a choice of electric motors and battery packs.
Additionally, the Xiaomi SU7 comes equipped with notable features such as LED lighting, 20-inch alloy wheels, an active rear wing, five displays inside the cabin, Nappa leather sport seats, an ambient lighting system, a 5.35 sqm panoramic sunroof, a 15-speaker sound system, Apple CarPlay connectivity, over-the-air software updates, an in-car fragrance system, and a 105-liter frunk.
The Xiaomi SU7’s 20-inch alloy wheels.
The Chinese electric car’s interior.
Deliveries of the Xiaomi SU7 commenced to Chinese customers at the end of April.
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Xiaomi has officially unveiled its first electric vehicle – the SU7, aiming to compete with the likes of Porsche Taycan and Tesla Model S.
