Xiaomi Electric Vehicles

2023: Xiaomi electric car announcement SU7

In November 2023, Xiaomi unveiled its first passenger electric car. It was named SU7. Read more here.

2021: Xiaomi Electric Car Announcement

At the end of March 2021, Xiaomi introduced its first electric car. It turned out to be the so-called "house on wheels."

The Chinese electronics manufacturer did not disclose the characteristics of its product. Judging by the design, the novelty resembles the Maxus V90 minibus manufactured by SAIC. The original V90 is equipped with a two-liter diesel engine producing 148 or 161 horsepower.

Externally, the novelty can be distinguished by a massive front bumper with a low air intake, a large grille with wide horizontal lamellas and large headlights.

I never thought that the first car that would make Xiaomi would be a home on wheels, "said Lei Jun CEO at the presentation of the car.

Presentation of the first Xiaomi electric car

A feature of the Xiaomi electric car is that it is equipped with numerous smart home devices that companies are developing. Among them are an air conditioner and air purifier, a coffee maker and a kettle, as well as a widescreen TV and a laptop.

At the time of the presentation of its vehicle, Xiaomi did not name either the cost or the timing of its entry into the commercial market.

At the end of March 2021, Xiaomi officially announced that it plans to launch an automotive business and invest $10 billion over the next 10 years. The corresponding unit will be headed by Lei Jun himself. According to the data, Bloomberg the company will transfer the assembly of cars to - outsourcing it also does in production. smartphones

We are ready to allocate huge funds for this project. I am fully aware of the risks in the auto industry. It is also clear to me that the project will take at least 3-5 years and tens of billions of investments. This will be the last startup in my career, "said Lei Jun.[1]

Notes