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  • First Xiaomi SU7 Ultra registered in Europe as EV company looks to overseas expansion from 2027

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    First Xiaomi SU7 Ultra registered in Europe as EV company looks to overseas expansion from 2027

    Xiaomi Group president Lu Weibing recently took to Weibo to share a photo of an SU7 Ultra with a German licence plate, making it the first of the brand’s electric vehicles (EVs) to be registered for use on European roads.

    “I test drove the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra in Munich, Germany today. This is our first experimental vehicle registered in Europe,” Lu wrote in his Weibo post. The vehicle in question is pictured with the licence plate ‘M SU7088E’, where ‘M’ likely stands for Xiaomi and ‘SU7’ represents the model’s name.

    The SU7 Ultra has been to Europe before, although not for road testing. On June 11, the company announced it managed to set a new record for electric production cars on the Nurburgring when a SU7 Ultra lapped the Green Hell in 7:04.95 minutes. The time is three tenths of second faster than the Rimac Nivera and 2.5 seconds faster than the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT. A stripped-out, prototype SU7 had a go much earlier and managed 6:46.87 minutes, although that car isn’t production spec.

    Xiaomi previously said it intends to sell EVs overseas markets by 2027, with the current focus being to meet strong domestic demand in China. Currently, the company’s EV factory in Beijing has an annual production capacity of 150,000 units, with the second phase of the facility yet to officially commence operations.

    The SU7 has been well received in China, with customers having to wait a long time to have their cars delivered. The same is also true of the brand’s second model and first SUV, the YU7, with reports indicating over 200,000 orders have been received since the model went on sale late last month.

     
     

  • Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO

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    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO

    Xiaomi SU7 Max EV sedan displayed in Suria KLCC in October 2024

    Xiaomi will only consider selling cars outside China from 2027 as it has to focus first on high domestic demand for its SU7 sedan and YU7 SUV, CEO Lei Jun has said, according to a Reuters report.

    In China, the SU7 has been outselling the Tesla Model 3 on a monthly basis since December and the YU7 amassed some 240,000 orders within 18 hours of its launch. The waiting period for the YU7? Over a year, Xiaomi told customers, which launched a wave of complaints. “We’ll strive to ramp up capacity,” Lei said without elaborating.

    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO

    Launched on June 26, the YU7 (above) comes in three flavours: the base YU7 at RMB253,500 (about RM149k), the YU7 Pro at RMB279,900 (RM165k) and the YU7 Max at RMB329,900 (RM194k). The YU7 Max is the output king with 691 PS and 866 Nm of torque; the range king is the base YU7 with 835 km CLTC – learn all about the SUV here.

    Meanwhile, the SU7, Xiaomi’s first car, launched in March 2024. There are base SU7, SU7 Pro, SU7 Max and SU7 Ultra variants – the insane Ultra packs 1,548 PS and 1,770 Nm of torque, and the track-only Ultra Prototype version is the fastest four-door around the Nürburgring (6 minutes 46.874 seconds). Learn all about the low-slung sedan here.

    Xiaomi YU7 SUV

    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO

    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO

    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO

    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO

    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO

    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO

    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO

    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO

    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO

    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO

    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO

    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO

    Xiaomi SU7 Max displayed in Suria KLCC, Malaysia

    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO

    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO

    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO

    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO

    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO

    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO

    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO

    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO

    Xiaomi SU7 Ultra

    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO

    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO

    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO

    Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Prototype (track-only)

    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO
    Xiaomi to only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, focus on domestic demand first – CEO

     
     

  • Xiaomi SU7 Ultra coming to Gran Turismo 7 – first Chinese EV to feature in long-running game franchise

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    Xiaomi SU7 Ultra coming to <em>Gran Turismo 7</em> – first Chinese EV to feature in long-running game franchise

    Polyphony Digital, the creators of the Gran Turismo video game series, has announced a collaboration with Xiaomi that will see the SU7 Ultra be added to Gran Turismo 7 in a future update.

    The SU7 (‘SU’ stands for ‘Speed Ultra’, in case you’re wondering), was first revealed in China in December 2023 before going on sale a few months later in March 2024. The Ultra variant of the electric vehicle (EV) is quite the monster with a tri-motor setup (two rear, one front) that is rated at 1,547 PS (1,526 hp or 1,138 kW) and 1,770 Nm of torque.

    These are powered by a 93.7-kWh nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery that enables a CLTC-rated cruising range of 630 km, a 0-100 km/h time of 1.98 seconds and a top speed of 350 km/h. It should be fun racing this against the pre-facelift Porsche Taycan Turbo S in the game.

    “I’m very happy we will be beginning a collaboration with Xiaomi. In the rapidly developing Chinese automotive industry, we saw Xiaomi, a new manufacturer, move from smartphones to appliances, to wearable devices, creating a smart ecosystem that covers every aspect of daily life, and the most important piece of that, the car, creating the SU7,” said Kazunori Yamauchi producer of the Gran Turismo series.

    “Then at the same time, creating the SU7 Ultra Prototype and seeing them break the record on the legendary Nürburgring, I was deeply moved by their courage, inquisitiveness, passion, and the industriousness to make it all happen. I have sincere respect for them. These all deeply resonate with our mindset at Gran Turismo and Polyphony Digital,” he added.

    “I feel very much the same as Kazunori Yamauchi in his grand philosophy of creating a better human society through the use of technology. At Xiaomi, we also aim to use technology to allow people to enjoy a beautiful life with technology, so these philosophies align with each other. The Gran Turismo series is world famous for providing the highest level of quality and experiences, so I am very happy that the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra will be featured in Gran Turismo,” commented Lei Jun, founder and director of Xiaomi Group.

    “I hope that many GT players and lovers of car culture will take the time to experience the allures of this high performance, intelligent vehicle that represents Xiaomi. The Chinese automotive industry has experienced rapid growth in recent years, so I hope that in the near future we will see many more Chinese cars in Gran Turismo,” he continued.

    The SU7 Ultra’s addition to Gran Turismo 7 marks a historic moment, as it will be the first Chinese EV ever to be featured in the long-running game franchise. As part of the collaboration, Xiaomi’s next project will be developing at Vision Gran Turismo car together with Gran Turismo.

     
     

  • China clamps down on autonomous driving features and use after Xiaomi SU7 accident leaves three dead

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    China clamps down on autonomous driving features and use after Xiaomi SU7 accident leaves three dead

    Chinese carmakers have been touting advanced, highly-automated driving features for some time now but the central government has decided that enough is enough. According to Car News China, the Chinese ministry of industry and information technology (MIIT) has released strict new guidelines for these features as it looks to clamp down their public testing, marketing and usage.

    Officials reportedly met yesterday regarding intelligent connected vehicle management and announced comprehensive restrictions on autonomous driving tech in a widely-circulated document. This comes after a high-profile accident in late March involving a Xiaomi SU7 driving in autonomous mode that left three people dead.

    Among those restrictions is the effective outlawing of beta testing programmes that give members of the public early access to certain features, with officials stating that “public testing, whether with thousands or tens of thousands of users, must go through official approval channels.” This puts an end to tactics such as Xiaomi employing a 1,000-strong “experience team” to test its autonomous driving features.

    China clamps down on autonomous driving features and use after Xiaomi SU7 accident leaves three dead

    China is also coming down on the use of terms such as “autonomous driving” and “intelligent driving” in marketing, with carmakers now required to use “L(number) assisted driving” – referring to SAE’s levels of semi and full autonomy – and to strictly adhere to those classifications.

    Additionally, carmakers will no longer be able to offer unsupervised autonomous driving features, such as automated valet parking, one-touch summoning and remote parking. The idea is that because carmakers cannot ensure driver engagement and operational safety, “these functions will not be approved for products.”

    One unfortunate side effect of these regulations is that driver monitoring systems will no longer be able to be disabled. This is to detect if a driver has removed their hands from the steering wheel, and if the said hands are not put back on the wheel within 60 seconds, the car will have to implement “risk mitigation strategies” such as slowing down to a stop, activating the hazard lights or pulling over.

    China clamps down on autonomous driving features and use after Xiaomi SU7 accident leaves three dead

    The frequency of over-the-air updates for autonomous driving software has also been criticised, with MIIT advocating the reduction of “frequent OTA updates and improve version risk management” (i.e. carmakers will need to give themselves time to quash bugs before release). Emergency updates will now have to be registered as a recall and require market regulation approval from the state administration.

    The new regulations come at an inopportune time for carmakers, given that they have likely been planning to tout their latest autonomous driving technologies at Auto Shanghai next week. It also puts a further hurdle on Tesla, which had been targeting to bring its full (and erroneously-named) Full Self-Driving suite of features to China in the previous quarter.

     
     

  • Xiaomi SU7 hits 130,000 sales, achieves full-year target

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    Xiaomi SU7 hits 130,000 sales, achieves full-year target

    On the first anniversary of its SU7’s reveal on Saturday, Xiaomi announced that its first ever car reached its full-year sales target of 130,000 units. This figure was already adjusted upwards after the Porsche Taycan-baiting electric sedan achieved the original goal of 100,000 units on November 18, a month and a half ahead of schedule.

    This is despite sales of the SU7 only starting on March 28, giving it just nine full months to hit the lofty target. It has certainly been popular – the entire production of 2024 was sold out within 24 hours of its launch, while the waiting list stretched to seven months at one point. Even with its fair share of teething problems, including alleged brake issues, China’s appetite for the car remains insatiable.

    The tech giant has done well to keep interest in the SU7 high, revealing the high-performance Ultra in October. The world’s fastest sedan uses three motors to produce a whopping 1,548 PS, enabling it to sprint from zero to 100 km/h in just 1.98 seconds – quicker than the Tesla Model S Plaid, Lucid Air Sapphire and Porsche Taycan Turbo GT.

    Xiaomi SU7 Ultra (left) and YU7

    The same powertrain is used in the track-only Ultra Prototype, which achieved the Nürburgring Nordschleife four-door lap record with a time of 6 minutes 46.874 seconds. Sales of the production model is set to kick off next March.

    Also set to be launched in the new year is Xiaomi’s second car, the YU7 SUV, sales of which are slated to begin in June or July. Looking all the world like a cut-price Ferrari Purosangue, this is essentially a lifted SU7 and is expected to be even more powerful (690 PS) than the regular top-spec 673 PS SU7 Max.

    GALLERY: Xiaomi SU7 Max in Malaysia

    Xiaomi SU7 hits 130,000 sales, achieves full-year target
    Xiaomi SU7 hits 130,000 sales, achieves full-year target
    Xiaomi SU7 hits 130,000 sales, achieves full-year target
    Xiaomi SU7 hits 130,000 sales, achieves full-year target
    Xiaomi SU7 hits 130,000 sales, achieves full-year target

    Xiaomi SU7 hits 130,000 sales, achieves full-year target
    Xiaomi SU7 hits 130,000 sales, achieves full-year target
    Xiaomi SU7 hits 130,000 sales, achieves full-year target
    Xiaomi SU7 hits 130,000 sales, achieves full-year target
    Xiaomi SU7 hits 130,000 sales, achieves full-year target

    Xiaomi SU7 hits 130,000 sales, achieves full-year target
    Xiaomi SU7 hits 130,000 sales, achieves full-year target
    Xiaomi SU7 hits 130,000 sales, achieves full-year target
    Xiaomi SU7 hits 130,000 sales, achieves full-year target
    Xiaomi SU7 hits 130,000 sales, achieves full-year target

    Xiaomi SU7 hits 130,000 sales, achieves full-year target
    Xiaomi SU7 hits 130,000 sales, achieves full-year target
    Xiaomi SU7 hits 130,000 sales, achieves full-year target
    Xiaomi SU7 hits 130,000 sales, achieves full-year target
    Xiaomi SU7 hits 130,000 sales, achieves full-year target

    Xiaomi SU7 hits 130,000 sales, achieves full-year target
    Xiaomi SU7 hits 130,000 sales, achieves full-year target
    Xiaomi SU7 hits 130,000 sales, achieves full-year target
    Xiaomi SU7 hits 130,000 sales, achieves full-year target
    Xiaomi SU7 hits 130,000 sales, achieves full-year target

    Xiaomi SU7 hits 130,000 sales, achieves full-year target
    Xiaomi SU7 hits 130,000 sales, achieves full-year target
    Xiaomi SU7 hits 130,000 sales, achieves full-year target
    Xiaomi SU7 hits 130,000 sales, achieves full-year target
    Xiaomi SU7 hits 130,000 sales, achieves full-year target

    Xiaomi SU7 hits 130,000 sales, achieves full-year target
    Xiaomi SU7 hits 130,000 sales, achieves full-year target
    Xiaomi SU7 hits 130,000 sales, achieves full-year target
    Xiaomi SU7 hits 130,000 sales, achieves full-year target
    Xiaomi SU7 hits 130,000 sales, achieves full-year target

    Xiaomi SU7 hits 130,000 sales, achieves full-year target
    Xiaomi SU7 hits 130,000 sales, achieves full-year target
    Xiaomi SU7 hits 130,000 sales, achieves full-year target
    Xiaomi SU7 hits 130,000 sales, achieves full-year target
    Xiaomi SU7 hits 130,000 sales, achieves full-year target


    GALLERY: Xiaomi SU7 Ultra
    Xiaomi SU7 hits 130,000 sales, achieves full-year target
    Xiaomi SU7 hits 130,000 sales, achieves full-year target
    Xiaomi SU7 hits 130,000 sales, achieves full-year target
    Xiaomi SU7 hits 130,000 sales, achieves full-year target
    Xiaomi SU7 hits 130,000 sales, achieves full-year target

    Xiaomi SU7 hits 130,000 sales, achieves full-year target
    Xiaomi SU7 hits 130,000 sales, achieves full-year target
    Xiaomi SU7 hits 130,000 sales, achieves full-year target
    Xiaomi SU7 hits 130,000 sales, achieves full-year target
    Xiaomi SU7 hits 130,000 sales, achieves full-year target

    Xiaomi SU7 hits 130,000 sales, achieves full-year target
    Xiaomi SU7 hits 130,000 sales, achieves full-year target
    Xiaomi SU7 hits 130,000 sales, achieves full-year target
    Xiaomi SU7 hits 130,000 sales, achieves full-year target
    Xiaomi SU7 hits 130,000 sales, achieves full-year target

     
     

  • Xiaomi YU7 SUV revealed – 2nd model after SU7 sedan, up to 690 PS, launch in June/July 2025

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    Xiaomi YU7 SUV revealed – 2nd model after SU7 sedan, up to 690 PS, launch in June/July 2025

    The Xiaomi SU7 has taken China by storm since it was revealed last year, and now it’s time for the sophomore album. This is the tech giant’s long-rumoured SUV, now confirmed to be called the YU7, revealed way ahead of its slated debut in either June or July 2025.

    From the images provided, the YU7 takes much of its design DNA from its sedan sibling, utilising similar tapered headlights, trapezoidal air intake (replete with body-coloured inserts), sweeping roofline, large rear diffuser and C-shaped taillights that are joined at the bottom.

    This being an SUV, you of course get black body cladding (with distinctive angled cutouts in the wheel arches to create a “rifled” look), along with more pronounced front fender vents. The overall look is less Porsche Taycan doppelgänger and more junior Ferrari Purosangue – an impression aided by the muscular front and rear haunches, fast rear windscreen rake and low roof.

    Xiaomi YU7 SUV revealed – 2nd model after SU7 sedan, up to 690 PS, launch in June/July 2025

    While Xiaomi has yet to provide any information whatsoever, the car has already appeared on China’s ministry of industry and information technology (MIIT) website with some preliminary specs. Car News China reports the car will measure 4,999 mm long, 1,996 mm wide and 1,600 mm tall, making it two millimetres longer, 33 mm wider and 160 mm taller than the SU7, while retaining the same 3,000 mm wheelbase.

    The car will also be available with dual electric motors that push out a total of 690 PS (508 kW), making it more powerful than the flagship “base” (read: non-Ultra) SU7 Max. It will also utilise a CATL nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery of unspecified capacity. Expect it to be larger than the SU7 Max’s 101 kWh unit if it’s to match that car’s CLTC-rated range of 800 km.

    Adding a second model will help Xiaomi reach even greater heights when it comes to sales. Since its launch in the Middle Kingdom in March, the company has delivered a whopping 112,516 SU7s as of last month. No wonder it has had to raise its sales forecast from 100,000 to 130,000 this year alone.

     
     

  • Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Prototype sets Nürburgring 4-door lap record of 6:46; Porsche still holds production title

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    Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Prototype sets Nürburgring 4-door lap record of 6:46; Porsche still holds production title

    Aside from revealing the production SU7 Ultra, Xiaomi has also announced that its track-only Ultra Prototype has officially claimed the Nürburgring four-door sedan lap record of 6 minutes 46.874 seconds. The lap, set by 2023 Nürburgring 24 Hours winner David Pittard, was nearly 11 seconds quicker than that of the previous record holder, the Subaru WRX STI Type RA NBR Special.

    The process of getting that clean lap on a dry track wasn’t easy, as CEO Lei Jun explained. Back in January, Xiaomi booked the Nordschleife on October 9 and 10 to lap the Ultra Prototype, but heavy rain on the first day and multiple showers on the second scuppered that attempt. Heavy rain also hindered a one-hour session held a week later on October 17, which track officials arranged with the Industrie-Pool (I-Pool) alliance of carmakers.

    Xiaomi then attempted to slot itself into a gap in another carmaker’s testing on October 21, but this didn’t materialise. The company finally managed to set a lap time during a one-hour slot from 11am to 12pm on Monday, October 28, with officials certifying the record later that day.

    As for the car itself, the Ultra Prototype utilises a triple-motor powertrain that would eventually enable the production Ultra to claim the title of the world’s fastest four-door sedan. This consists of two of Xiaomi’s flagship V8s motors at the rear – each making 578 PS (425 kW) and 635 Nm of torque all on its own – and the 392 PS (288 kW) V6s motor from the regular SU7 Max out front.

    Total system output is 1,548 PS (1,139 kW), enabling the car to sprint from zero to 100 km/h in just 1.97 seconds (a tenth of a second quicker than the road-going model). Also shared with the production Ultra is a 93.7 kWh CATL Qilin 2.0 nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery, which is able to discharge a whopping 1,808 PS (1,330 kW), and even with just 20% charge remaining it can still produce 1,088 PS (800 kW).

    Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Prototype sets Nürburgring 4-door lap record of 6:46; Porsche still holds production title

    Beyond the powertrain, however, the Prototype is a different kettle of fish compared to the production Ultra, wearing a full carbon fibre body, a completely stripped-out interior (both enabling the car’s weight to dip under the two-tonne mark), a roll cage, fat Pirelli P Zero slicks and a GT3-style aerodynamic package that includes a towering rear wing. Like the Subaru, the car was developed by Prodrive and is not road-legal.

    As such, Porsche still holds the production sedan lap record with the Taycan Turbo GT, which secured a time of 7 minutes 7.55 seconds. That probably won’t hold for long, however, as Xiaomi will surely attempt to wrest the title away with the production Ultra – and given the dogged determination it has already shown with the Prototype, it won’t rest until it has done so.

    Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Prototype sets Nürburgring 4-door lap record of 6:46; Porsche still holds production title
    Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Prototype sets Nürburgring 4-door lap record of 6:46; Porsche still holds production title
    Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Prototype sets Nürburgring 4-door lap record of 6:46; Porsche still holds production title
    Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Prototype sets Nürburgring 4-door lap record of 6:46; Porsche still holds production title
    Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Prototype sets Nürburgring 4-door lap record of 6:46; Porsche still holds production title


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    Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Prototype sets Nürburgring 4-door lap record of 6:46; Porsche still holds production title
    Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Prototype sets Nürburgring 4-door lap record of 6:46; Porsche still holds production title
    Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Prototype sets Nürburgring 4-door lap record of 6:46; Porsche still holds production title
    Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Prototype sets Nürburgring 4-door lap record of 6:46; Porsche still holds production title
    Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Prototype sets Nürburgring 4-door lap record of 6:46; Porsche still holds production title

    Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Prototype sets Nürburgring 4-door lap record of 6:46; Porsche still holds production title
    Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Prototype sets Nürburgring 4-door lap record of 6:46; Porsche still holds production title
    Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Prototype sets Nürburgring 4-door lap record of 6:46; Porsche still holds production title
    Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Prototype sets Nürburgring 4-door lap record of 6:46; Porsche still holds production title
    Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Prototype sets Nürburgring 4-door lap record of 6:46; Porsche still holds production title

    Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Prototype sets Nürburgring 4-door lap record of 6:46; Porsche still holds production title
    Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Prototype sets Nürburgring 4-door lap record of 6:46; Porsche still holds production title
    Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Prototype sets Nürburgring 4-door lap record of 6:46; Porsche still holds production title
    Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Prototype sets Nürburgring 4-door lap record of 6:46; Porsche still holds production title
    Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Prototype sets Nürburgring 4-door lap record of 6:46; Porsche still holds production title

     
     

  • Xiaomi SU7 Ultra – hot EV is world’s fastest 4-door with 1,548 PS, 0-100 km/h 1.98 secs, 350 km/h top

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    Xiaomi SU7 Ultra – hot EV is world’s fastest 4-door with 1,548 PS, 0-100 km/h 1.98 secs, 350 km/h top

    It’s been three months since Xiaomi wowed the automotive world with the SU7 Ultra Prototype, and it’s now followed that up with the production version of its electric track-only monster. Still borrowing its moniker from the firm’s flagship phones, the road-going Xiaomi SU7 Ultra is claimed to be the world’s fastest four-door sedan, wresting the title away from the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT and Tesla Model S Plaid.

    The specs certainly make for some eye-watering reading, being that it shares its incredible powertrain with the prototype. This consists of two of Xiaomi’s V8s motors at the rear – each making 578 PS (425 kW) and 635 Nm of torque all on its own, making them the most powerful drive motor – and the 392 PS (288 kW) V6s motor from the regular SU7 Max out front.

    In total, the triple-motor setup churns out 1,548 PS (1,139 kW), enabling the Ultra to sprint from zero to 100 km/h in just 1.98 seconds with one foot of rollout subtracted. This compares favourably with the Model S Plaid (2.1 seconds) and the Taycan Turbo GT (2.3 seconds), although the latter figure includes the said rollout and is therefore a more representative number.

    Xiaomi SU7 Ultra – hot EV is world’s fastest 4-door with 1,548 PS, 0-100 km/h 1.98 secs, 350 km/h top

    Clearly not satisfied, the Ultra then takes nearly a second out the Porsche on its way to 200 km/h, which it hits in a scarcely-believable 5.86 seconds. Even more impressive is the top speed, which is well beyond its rivals at a staggering Ferrari F80-baiting 350 km/h. The car also features a track-optimised cooling system that enables two consecutive laps of the Nürburgring Nordschleife without overheating.

    Ensuring those power-hungry motors receive all the electricity they need is a 93.7 kWh CATL Qilin 2.0 nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery, which is able to discharge a whopping 1,808 PS (1,330 kW), and even with just 20% charge remaining it can still produce 1,088 PS (800 kW). The 897-volt pack supports 5.2C (or 5.2 times the capacity) charging, so expect DC fast charging speeds of around 490 kW, topping the battery up from 10 to 80% in just 11 minutes. No range figures have been released as yet.

    To make sure the Ultra isn’t just a straight-line monster, Xiaomi has fitted the car with two Nürburgring-tuned chassis options – dual-chamber air suspension or manually-adjustable Bilstein Evo T1 coilovers. The two rear motors are also capable of real torque vectoring, while Akebono carbon ceramic brakes (featuring the largest discs in its class, at 430 mm at the front) haul the car from 100 km/h in just 30.8 metres; they are also claimed to be able to handle ten consecutive stops from 180 km/h without fading.

    Xiaomi SU7 Ultra – hot EV is world’s fastest 4-door with 1,548 PS, 0-100 km/h 1.98 secs, 350 km/h top

    Also fitted is a menacing aerodynamic package that consists of a larger splitter, U-shaped air blades and a 10% larger cooling aperture at the front, along with a fixed carbon fibre rear wing. But the highlight is undoubtedly the active rear diffuser, which can stall the airflow to reduce drag and increase efficiency in everyday driving. All-in-all, the Ultra produces 285 kg of downforce at its 380 km/h V-max.

    The body has also been made seven millimetres wider, and that’s to fit the 21-inch alloy wheels wrapped in Pirelli P Zero Elect tyres. Carbon fibre door mirrors, roof and side skirts, plus a Porsche-esque Ultra graphics package, complete the look.

    Inside, the Ultra is differentiated through heavily-bolstered carbon fibre-backed active sports seats, a carbon-trimmed steering wheel with a flat top and bottom (and a red Boost button) and masses of yellow leather and black Alcantara.

    Xiaomi SU7 Ultra – hot EV is world’s fastest 4-door with 1,548 PS, 0-100 km/h 1.98 secs, 350 km/h top

    The SU7’s 7.1-inch slimline digital instrument display and 16.1-inch infotainment touchscreen feature revised graphics to fit the Ultra’s sporty nature. There’s also a Track Master app that features 20 built-in track maps and lap time rankings in China; it displays real-time vehicle and performance information, provides telemetry visualisation and analysis and allows users to share videos of their hot laps.

    The price for all this extravagance? A reasonable 814,900 yuan (RM500,600) – less than half the price of the Taycan Turbo GT. Unfortunately, there’s no word on exports for the Ultra (or indeed any SU7, despite the car being shown here earlier this month), nor any plans for a right-hand-drive conversion. Would you buy the SU7 Ultra if it ever comes to Malaysia? Sound off in the comments after the jump.

    Xiaomi SU7 Ultra – hot EV is world’s fastest 4-door with 1,548 PS, 0-100 km/h 1.98 secs, 350 km/h top
    Xiaomi SU7 Ultra – hot EV is world’s fastest 4-door with 1,548 PS, 0-100 km/h 1.98 secs, 350 km/h top
    Xiaomi SU7 Ultra – hot EV is world’s fastest 4-door with 1,548 PS, 0-100 km/h 1.98 secs, 350 km/h top
    Xiaomi SU7 Ultra – hot EV is world’s fastest 4-door with 1,548 PS, 0-100 km/h 1.98 secs, 350 km/h top
    Xiaomi SU7 Ultra – hot EV is world’s fastest 4-door with 1,548 PS, 0-100 km/h 1.98 secs, 350 km/h top

    Xiaomi SU7 Ultra – hot EV is world’s fastest 4-door with 1,548 PS, 0-100 km/h 1.98 secs, 350 km/h top
    Xiaomi SU7 Ultra – hot EV is world’s fastest 4-door with 1,548 PS, 0-100 km/h 1.98 secs, 350 km/h top
    Xiaomi SU7 Ultra – hot EV is world’s fastest 4-door with 1,548 PS, 0-100 km/h 1.98 secs, 350 km/h top
    Xiaomi SU7 Ultra – hot EV is world’s fastest 4-door with 1,548 PS, 0-100 km/h 1.98 secs, 350 km/h top
    Xiaomi SU7 Ultra – hot EV is world’s fastest 4-door with 1,548 PS, 0-100 km/h 1.98 secs, 350 km/h top

    Xiaomi SU7 Ultra – hot EV is world’s fastest 4-door with 1,548 PS, 0-100 km/h 1.98 secs, 350 km/h top
    Xiaomi SU7 Ultra – hot EV is world’s fastest 4-door with 1,548 PS, 0-100 km/h 1.98 secs, 350 km/h top
    Xiaomi SU7 Ultra – hot EV is world’s fastest 4-door with 1,548 PS, 0-100 km/h 1.98 secs, 350 km/h top
    Xiaomi SU7 Ultra – hot EV is world’s fastest 4-door with 1,548 PS, 0-100 km/h 1.98 secs, 350 km/h top
    Xiaomi SU7 Ultra – hot EV is world’s fastest 4-door with 1,548 PS, 0-100 km/h 1.98 secs, 350 km/h top

     
     

  • Xiaomi SU7 EV on display in Malaysia – Max variant, 673 PS, 838 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 2.78s, 800 km range

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    Xiaomi SU7 EV on display in Malaysia – Max variant, 673 PS, 838 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 2.78s, 800 km range

    Look what we have here – the Xiaomi SU7 is on display at Suria KLCC’s Centre Court until Sunday, its first time in Malaysia! Before you get your pants in a twist, it’s not a launch – Xiaomi has brought the car in for demo purposes only; for now it’s only on sale in China, where it’s priced from 215,900-299,900 yuan (about RM130k-181k) and where it sold out for 2024 in the first 24 hours.

    First unveiled at the end of 2023 and produced by BAIC Group in Beijing, the SU7 measures 4,997 mm long, 1,963 mm wide, 1,440 mm tall and has a wheelbase of 3,000 mm, making it bigger than a BYD Seal and about the size of a Tesla Model S and Porsche Taycan.

    The generous dimensions allow for up to 1,012 mm of vertical seating space in the front, 105 mm of rear knee room, 517 litres of rear boot space and 105 litres of front trunk (frunk) space, the last of which is said to be the largest for an EV in China, beating both the Model S (89 litres) and Taycan (84 litres).

    Xiaomi SU7 EV on display in Malaysia – Max variant, 673 PS, 838 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 2.78s, 800 km range

    Distinctive cues on the sedan include triangular-shaped headlamps and wide-width taillights, the latter with C-shaped signatures. The body also gets various inlets, outlets, channels and a prominent diffuser element that serve to promote aerodynamics – the company claims a drag coefficient of 0.195. By the way, former BMW chief designer Chris Bangle was the design consultant.

    The minimalist interior carries a 16.1-inch centre touchscreen with 3K resolution, and Xiaomi opted to retain some physical controls on the centre console and steering wheel. A small digital instrument cluster ahead of the driver rotates into view, Bentley style, and the entire infotainment system runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295 system-on-chip and Xiaomi’s HyperOS. Apple CarPlay and AirPlay are supported.

    There are dedicated mounting points behind the front seat headrests to mount an iPad, which can be used to control various vehicle functions such as air-conditioning, seats and media playback.

    The company refers to this integration as CarloT, which is a hardware ecology that is fully open to third parties. Those pinned mounting points for iPads can also be found in other areas of the cabin, allowing owners to add additional hardware such as another row of physical controls below the touchscreen or even Mijia products.

    Three variants are offered in China: SU7, SU7 Pro and SU7 Max. The first two come equipped with a rear-mounted electric motor rated at 299 PS (295 hp or 220 kW) and 400 Nm of torque.

    The entry-level SU7 gets a 73.6 kWh BYD FinDreams-sourced Blade lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery, providing it with a CLTC range of 700 km. It will take 25 minutes to get the battery from a 10-80% state of charge (SoC) with DC fast charging – the SU7 is built on an 800V architecture.

    Xiaomi SU7 EV on display in Malaysia – Max variant, 673 PS, 838 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 2.78s, 800 km range

    As for the SU7 Pro, it uses a Shenxing nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery from CATL with an energy capacity of 94.3 kWh to offer the most range of the trio at 830 km (CLTC). The same 10-80% SoC with DC fast charging takes 30 minutes for the SU7 Pro.

    Xiaomi says the first two variants in the line-up can recover 350 km of range with just 15 minutes of DC fast charging, and the duo share the same top speed of 210 km/h. The SU7 is a little quicker in a 0-100 km/h sprint than the SU7 Pro, taking just 5.28 seconds instead of 5.7 seconds.

    At the top of the pack is the SU7 Max that features an all-wheel drive, dual-motor setup with a total system output of 673 PS (664 hp or 495 kW) and 838 Nm. The rear electric motor is more powerful here, rated at 374 PS (369 hp or 275 kW) and 500 Nm, while the front provides 299 PS (295 hp or 220 kW) and 338 Nm.

    Powering the electric motors of the SU7 Max is another CATL-sourced NMC battery, although the Qilin unit has a higher energy capacity of 101 kWh. The range-topper will complete the century sprint in just 2.78 seconds on its way to a top speed of 265 km/h, but this comes at the expense of range that is less than the SU7 Pro at 800 km.

    The SU7 Max is faster than the Model S and pre-facelift Taycan Turbo to 100 km/h (updated Taycan Turbo does 2.7 seconds, Taycan Turbo GT Weissach 2.2 seconds). The company also says the SU7 takes just 33.3 metres to get to a dead stop from 100 km/h, which is 0.7 metres less than the Taycan Turbo.

    Other driving-related features include air suspension with adaptive dampers, an active shutter grille with 16 levels of adjustment and an active rear wing with four adjustment levels. On the safety and driver assistance side of things, the SU7 will come with Xiaomi Pilot as standard with 16 functions – two Nvidia Drive Orin SOCs provide 508 TOPS of processing power.

    Xiaomi adds that the EV has passed 40 crash tests and core components are made of 90.1% high-strength steel and aluminium alloy (2,000 MPa) for a torsional stiffness of 51,000 Nm/degree.

    The SU7 is offered in nine exterior colours – Aqua Blue, Mineral Gray, Verdant Green, Meteor Blue, Radiant Purple, Basalt Gray, Lava Orange, Pearl White, Diamond Black – while the interior comes in either Galaxy Gray, Twilight Red, Mist Purple or Obsidian Black.

    Xiaomi aims to become one of the world’s top five carmakers in the next 15-20 years.

    Xiaomi SU7 EV on display in Malaysia – Max variant, 673 PS, 838 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 2.78s, 800 km range
    Xiaomi SU7 EV on display in Malaysia – Max variant, 673 PS, 838 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 2.78s, 800 km range
    Xiaomi SU7 EV on display in Malaysia – Max variant, 673 PS, 838 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 2.78s, 800 km range
    Xiaomi SU7 EV on display in Malaysia – Max variant, 673 PS, 838 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 2.78s, 800 km range
    Xiaomi SU7 EV on display in Malaysia – Max variant, 673 PS, 838 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 2.78s, 800 km range

    Xiaomi SU7 EV on display in Malaysia – Max variant, 673 PS, 838 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 2.78s, 800 km range
    Xiaomi SU7 EV on display in Malaysia – Max variant, 673 PS, 838 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 2.78s, 800 km range
    Xiaomi SU7 EV on display in Malaysia – Max variant, 673 PS, 838 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 2.78s, 800 km range
    Xiaomi SU7 EV on display in Malaysia – Max variant, 673 PS, 838 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 2.78s, 800 km range
    Xiaomi SU7 EV on display in Malaysia – Max variant, 673 PS, 838 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 2.78s, 800 km range

    Xiaomi SU7 EV on display in Malaysia – Max variant, 673 PS, 838 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 2.78s, 800 km range
    Xiaomi SU7 EV on display in Malaysia – Max variant, 673 PS, 838 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 2.78s, 800 km range
    Xiaomi SU7 EV on display in Malaysia – Max variant, 673 PS, 838 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 2.78s, 800 km range
    Xiaomi SU7 EV on display in Malaysia – Max variant, 673 PS, 838 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 2.78s, 800 km range
    Xiaomi SU7 EV on display in Malaysia – Max variant, 673 PS, 838 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 2.78s, 800 km range

    Xiaomi SU7 EV on display in Malaysia – Max variant, 673 PS, 838 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 2.78s, 800 km range
    Xiaomi SU7 EV on display in Malaysia – Max variant, 673 PS, 838 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 2.78s, 800 km range
    Xiaomi SU7 EV on display in Malaysia – Max variant, 673 PS, 838 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 2.78s, 800 km range
    Xiaomi SU7 EV on display in Malaysia – Max variant, 673 PS, 838 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 2.78s, 800 km range
    Xiaomi SU7 EV on display in Malaysia – Max variant, 673 PS, 838 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 2.78s, 800 km range

    Xiaomi SU7 EV on display in Malaysia – Max variant, 673 PS, 838 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 2.78s, 800 km range
    Xiaomi SU7 EV on display in Malaysia – Max variant, 673 PS, 838 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 2.78s, 800 km range
    Xiaomi SU7 EV on display in Malaysia – Max variant, 673 PS, 838 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 2.78s, 800 km range
    Xiaomi SU7 EV on display in Malaysia – Max variant, 673 PS, 838 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 2.78s, 800 km range
    Xiaomi SU7 EV on display in Malaysia – Max variant, 673 PS, 838 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 2.78s, 800 km range

    Xiaomi SU7 EV on display in Malaysia – Max variant, 673 PS, 838 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 2.78s, 800 km range
    Xiaomi SU7 EV on display in Malaysia – Max variant, 673 PS, 838 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 2.78s, 800 km range
    Xiaomi SU7 EV on display in Malaysia – Max variant, 673 PS, 838 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 2.78s, 800 km range
    Xiaomi SU7 EV on display in Malaysia – Max variant, 673 PS, 838 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 2.78s, 800 km range
    Xiaomi SU7 EV on display in Malaysia – Max variant, 673 PS, 838 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 2.78s, 800 km range

    Xiaomi SU7 EV on display in Malaysia – Max variant, 673 PS, 838 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 2.78s, 800 km range
    Xiaomi SU7 EV on display in Malaysia – Max variant, 673 PS, 838 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 2.78s, 800 km range
    Xiaomi SU7 EV on display in Malaysia – Max variant, 673 PS, 838 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 2.78s, 800 km range
    Xiaomi SU7 EV on display in Malaysia – Max variant, 673 PS, 838 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 2.78s, 800 km range
    Xiaomi SU7 EV on display in Malaysia – Max variant, 673 PS, 838 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 2.78s, 800 km range

    Xiaomi SU7 EV on display in Malaysia – Max variant, 673 PS, 838 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 2.78s, 800 km range
    Xiaomi SU7 EV on display in Malaysia – Max variant, 673 PS, 838 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 2.78s, 800 km range
    Xiaomi SU7 EV on display in Malaysia – Max variant, 673 PS, 838 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 2.78s, 800 km range
    Xiaomi SU7 EV on display in Malaysia – Max variant, 673 PS, 838 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 2.78s, 800 km range
    Xiaomi SU7 EV on display in Malaysia – Max variant, 673 PS, 838 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 2.78s, 800 km range

     
     

  • Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Prototype – 1,548 PS track-only 3-motor EV aims to be fastest 4-door at Nürburgring

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    Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Prototype – 1,548 PS track-only 3-motor EV aims to be fastest 4-door at Nürburgring

    You’ve seen the Xiaomi SU7, a compelling (and very popular) rival to the Porsche Taycan introduced in China late last year. But where do the automotive ambitions of China’s premier smartphone maker end? Evidently very far away, because it has showcased a new high-performance version of its electric sedan, the SU7 Ultra Prototype.

    Borrowing a moniker from Xiaomi’s highest-end phones (and looking all the world like a four-door McLaren 720S GT3), the Ultra laughs in the face of the Taycan Turbo GT. Whereas Zuffenhausen’s top-dog sports EV is highly-tuned but remains road-legal, this car’s sole domicile is at the track. This has allowed the company to add a level of performance and aerodynamic addenda you simply can’t get on the street.

    Let’s start with the mechanicals. Like the Tesla Model S Plaid and Lucid Air Sapphire, the Ultra boasts a triple-motor powertrain, including the first use of Xiaomi’s V8s motor. Two of these are mounted at the rear, each one making 578 PS (425 kW) and 635 Nm of torque all on its own.

    Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Prototype – 1,548 PS track-only 3-motor EV aims to be fastest 4-door at Nürburgring

    This is paired with a V6s motor from the regular SU7 Max at the front, and the end result is profound – a whopping 1,548 PS (1,139 kW) sent to all four wheels. Equipped with Pirelli P Zero racing slicks, the Ultra is able to sprint from zero to 100 km/h in just 1.97 seconds and to 200 km/h in 5.96 seconds. Top speed is quoted at over 350 km/h.

    Providing juice is a 897-volt battery (no specified capacity as yet) claimed to be designed specifically for racing. This is CATL’s first Qilin II battery, touted to offer “ultra-low” internal resistance in the cells and be capable of discharging 1,330 kW (1,808 PS) at peak power; even at just 20% charge, it can still deliver over 800 kW (1,088 PS).

    To haul it back from silly speeds, the Ultra features six-piston AP Racing brakes, coupled with upgraded regenerative braking that can recuperate over 400 kW and generate up to 0.6 g in deceleration by itself. That’s just as well, because even with full carbon fibre bodywork and a completely stripped-out interior – a crash diet that has trimmed over 500 kg from the road-going SU7 – the Ultra still weighs a hefty 1,900 kg.

    Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Prototype – 1,548 PS track-only 3-motor EV aims to be fastest 4-door at Nürburgring

    Incredibly, the race car-spec aerodynamics is able to generate enough downforce to counteract all that weight. Thanks to the enormous front splitter, a front diffuser, cavernous open front and rear wheel wells, a towering rear wing and a massive rear diffuser, the Ultra produces 2,145 kg of the stuff at 350 km/h.

    Xiaomi plans to take the Ultra Prototype to the Nürburgring Nordschleife in October to try and wrest the production four-door lap record (currently 7 minutes 7.55 seconds) from the Taycan Turbo GT. More importantly, the triple motor powertrain and associated battery are set to appear in a production SU7, also expected to be called Ultra, sometime next year.

    Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Prototype – 1,548 PS track-only 3-motor EV aims to be fastest 4-door at Nürburgring
    Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Prototype – 1,548 PS track-only 3-motor EV aims to be fastest 4-door at Nürburgring
    Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Prototype – 1,548 PS track-only 3-motor EV aims to be fastest 4-door at Nürburgring
    Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Prototype – 1,548 PS track-only 3-motor EV aims to be fastest 4-door at Nürburgring
    Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Prototype – 1,548 PS track-only 3-motor EV aims to be fastest 4-door at Nürburgring

     
     

  • Xiaomi SU7 sold out for 2024 in China within 24 hours – wait list up to seven months; priced from RM142k

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    Xiaomi SU7 sold out for 2024 in China within 24 hours – wait list up to seven months; priced from RM142k

    The Xiaomi SU7 went on sale in China on March 28 and is proving to be hugely popular among car buyers, with the company recently announcing it had received over 90,000 orders within 24 hours of the launch.

    According to reports by CarNewsChina and Reuters, the SU7 is sold out for 2024 and those who managed to place an order and put up 5,000 yuan (RM3,284) as a deposit could face waits of four to seven months – deliveries are scheduled to start by the end of April.

    First announced in December last year, the SU7 is priced from 215,900 to 299,900 yuan (about RM142k to RM197k). These figures undercut the Tesla Model 3 which is smaller in size compared to the Xiaomi electric vehicle (EV) and retails for more with a starting price of 245,900 yuan (about RM162k).

    On the mention of size, the SU7 measures 4,997 mm long, 1,963 mm wide, between 1,440 to 1,455 mm tall and has a wheelbase spanning 3,000 mm. The SU7 is actually closer in size to the Model S than the Model 3, the latter being 4,720 mm long, 1,933 mm wide, 1,441 mm tall and having a wheelbase of 2,875 mm.

    Xiaomi SU7 sold out for 2024 in China within 24 hours – wait list up to seven months; priced from RM142k

    Three variants are offered in China, namely the SU7, SU7 Pro and SU7 Max. The base and mid-range options come equipped with a rear-mounted electric motor rated at 299 PS (295 hp or 220 kW) and 400 Nm of torque.

    The entry-level SU7 gets a BYD FinDreams-sourced Blade lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery with an energy capacity of 73.6 kWh, which is good for a CLTC-rated range of 700 km and it takes 25 minutes to get the battery from a 10-80% state of charge (SoC) with DC fast charging – the SU7 is built on an 800V architecture.

    As for the SU7 Pro, it uses a Shenxing nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery from CATL with an energy capacity of 94.3 kWh to offer the most range of the trio at 830 km (CLTC). The same 10-80% SoC with DC fast charging takes 30 minutes for the SU7 Pro.

    Xiaomi says the first two variants in the line-up can recover 350 km of range with just 15 minutes of DC fast charging, and the duo share the same top speed of 210 km/h. The SU7 is a little quicker in a 0-100 km/h sprint than the SU7 Pro, taking just 5.28 seconds instead of 5.7 seconds.

    Xiaomi SU7 sold out for 2024 in China within 24 hours – wait list up to seven months; priced from RM142k

    At the top of the pack is the SU7 Max that features an all-wheel drive, dual-motor setup with a total system output of 673 PS (664 hp or 495 kW) and 838 Nm. The rear electric motor is more powerful here, rated at 374 PS (369 hp or 275 kW) and 500 Nm, while the front provides 299 PS (295 hp or 220 kW) and 338 Nm.

    Powering the electric motors of the SU7 Max is another CATL-sourced NMC battery, although the Qilin unit has a higher energy capacity of 101 kWh. The range-topper will complete the century sprint in just 2.78 seconds on its way to a top speed of 265 km/h, but this comes at the expense of range that is less than the SU7 Pro at 800 km.

    For context, the SU7 Max is 0.08 second slower in a 0-100 km/h sprint than a Porsche Taycan Turbo using launch control, but has a higher top speed by 5 km/h. This is despite the Porsche having higher outputs of 884 PS (872 hp or 650 kW) and 940 Nm with launch control active.

    Xiaomi SU7 sold out for 2024 in China within 24 hours – wait list up to seven months; priced from RM142k

    Demand for the Xiaomi’s first EV is so strong in China that it has been reported on social media that scalpers who managed to secure bookings are selling them for as much as 100,000 yuan (about RM66k).

    In addition to the standard variants, the SU7 and SU7 Max are also offered in special versions called the Founder’s Edition that come with complimentary gifts and exclusive aesthetic touches. These are limited to 5,000 units, all of which have been spoken for, with Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun saying another batch will be offered in the future.

    The SU7 is produced by BAIC Group in a Beijing factory that has an annual capacity of 150,000 vehicles in the first phase, which will eventually increase to 300,000 units in the second phase.

    GALLERY: Xiaomi SU7

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  • Xiaomi SU7 debuts in China – brand’s first EV; up to 673 PS, 838 Nm, 800 km range, 265 km/h top speed

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    Xiaomi SU7 debuts in China – brand’s first EV; up to 673 PS, 838 Nm, 800 km range, 265 km/h top speed

    Xiaomi has officially unveiled its first electric vehicle (EV), the SU7. Previously developed under the codename MS11, the SU7 will be produced by BAIC Group in a Beijing factory that has an annual capacity of 200,000 units. According to Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun, the SU7 is a statement of intent as the company aims to become one of the world’s top five automakers in the next 15 to 20 years.

    Built on the company’s Modena platform, the SU7 measures 4,997 mm long, 1,963 mm wide, 1,440 mm tall and has a wheelbase of 3,000 mm. That makes it larger than a BYD Seal and about the size of a Tesla Model S and Porsche Taycan.

    The generous dimensions allow for up to 1,012 mm of vertical seating space in the front, 105 mm of rear knee room, 517 litres of rear boot space and 105 litres of front trunk (frunk) space, the last of which is said to be the largest for an EV in China, beating both the Model S (89 litres) and Taycan (84 litres).

    Former BMW chief designer Chris Bangle served as the design consultant for the SU7, and the sedan’s general shape is reminiscent of the Taycan. Distinctive cues on the sedan include triangular-shaped headlamps and wide-width taillights, the latter with a sideways C-shaped signature. The body also gets various inlets, outlets, channels and a prominent diffuser element that serve to promote aerodynamics – the company claims a drag coefficient of 0.195.

    As for the interior, it’s a pretty simple dashboard layout that sees a 16.1-inch touchscreen with 3K resolution taking centre stage. Xiaomi opted to retain some physical controls for various vehicle functions, and you can find them on the centre console and steering wheel.

    There’s also a small digital instrument cluster ahead of the driver that rotates into view a la Bentley, and the entire infotainment system is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295 system-on-chip (SoC). Xiaomi’s HyperOS is the software that drives the infotainment system, which surprisingly supports Apple CarPlay and AirPlay.

    The good relations with Apple continue in the rear of the cabin, as there are dedicated mounting points behind the front seat headrests to mount an iPad, which can be used control various vehicle functions such as air-conditioning, seats and media playback.

    The company refers to this integration as CarloT, which is a hardware ecology that is fully open to third parties. Those pinned mounting points for iPads can also be found in other areas of the cabin, allowing owners to add additional hardware such as another row of physical controls below the touchscreen or even Mijia products.

    Powertrain-wise, the SU7 is built on an 800-volt electrical architecture, with Xiaomi claiming a maximum voltage of 871 volts. The company also took the time to explain about the electric motors it developed, which comes in three versions. Two of them spin at speeds of up to 21,000 rpm and are part of the ‘HyperEngine V6 Series’, with the first being the V6 that operates at 400 volts and is rated at 299 PS (295 hp or 220 kW) and 400 Nm.

    There’s also the V6s that operates at 800 volts and provides 374 PS (369 hp or 275 kW) and 500 Nm. The third motor is referred to as the HyperEngine V8s, and it spins at up to 27,200 rpm and provides up to 578 PS (570 hp or 425 kW) and 635 Nm – this will be in a production car by 2025. There’s also an even more powerful HyperEngine motor that spins at up 35,000 rpm currently being developed.

    The EV uses a CATL-supplied batteries that are mounted via a cell to body approach, with the total energy capacity being 101 kWh. This is good for a CLTC-rated cruising range of 800 km, with fast charging capable of recovering 220 km when plugged in for just five minutes, or 510 km within just 15 minutes.

    The battery pack juices two electric motors that provide a total system output of 673 PS (664 hp or 495 kW) and 838 Nm of torque. This all-wheel drive setup also comes with a boost mode (20 seconds) and the company says the SU7 will get from 0-100 km/h in just 2.78 seconds on its way to a top speed of 265 km/h.

    Xiaomi SU7 debuts in China – brand’s first EV; up to 673 PS, 838 Nm, 800 km range, 265 km/h top speed

    These figures apply to SU7 Max, which is one of two variants being announced that uses the HyperEngine V6 at the front and the V6s at the rear. The second variant is the base SU7 that is rear-wheel drive with the HyperEngine V6 and has a slower 0-100 km/h time of 5.28 seconds, a lower top speed of 210 km/h, a smaller battery at 73.6 kWh, less range at 668 km and a longer 0-100 km/h braking distance of 35.5 metres.

    Xiaomi says the SU7 Max outperforms the Taycan Turbo and Model S, as it beats both in terms of 0-100 km/h times and top speed. The company also says the SU7 takes just 33.3 metres to get to a dead stop from 100 km/h, which is 0.7 metres less than the Taycan Turbo.

    The company also took the time to explain about the electric motors it developed, which comes in three versions. Two of them spin at speeds of up to 21,000 rpm and are part of the ‘HyperEngine V6 Series’, with the first being the V6 that operates at 400 volts and is rated at 299 PS (295 hp or 220 kW) and 400 Nm. There’s also the V6s that operates at 800 volts and provides 374 PS (369 hp or 275 kW and 500 Nm.

    Xiaomi SU7 debuts in China – brand’s first EV; up to 673 PS, 838 Nm, 800 km range, 265 km/h top speed

    The third motor is referred to as the HyperEngine V8s, and it spins at up to 27,200 rpm and provides up to 578 PS (570 hp or 425 kW) – this will be in a production car by 2025. There’s also an even more powerful HyperEngine motor that spins at up 35,000 rpm currently being developed.

    Other driving-related features include air suspension with adaptive dampers, an active shutter grille with 16 levels of adjustment and an active rear wing with four adjustment levels. On the safety and driver assistance side of things, the SU7 will come with Xiaomi Pilot as standard with 16 functions – two Nvidia Drive Orin SOCs provide 508 TOPS of processing power.

    Xiaomi adds that the EV has passed 40 crash tests and core components are made of 90.1% high-strength steel and aluminium alloy (2,000 MPa) for a torsional stiffness of 51,000 Nm/degree.

    The SU7 is offered in three exterior colours (Aqua Blue, Mineral Gray and Verdant Green), while the interior comes in either grey, red or black. There’s also a special edition Xiaomi 14 that follows the car’s colour scheme for customers who want their Xiaomi EV and smartphone to be all “matchy matchy.” As for pricing, Xiaomi didn’t announce anything of the sort but the SU7 is expected to go on sale in China next year.

    Xiaomi SU7 debuts in China – brand’s first EV; up to 673 PS, 838 Nm, 800 km range, 265 km/h top speed
    Xiaomi SU7 debuts in China – brand’s first EV; up to 673 PS, 838 Nm, 800 km range, 265 km/h top speed
    Xiaomi SU7 debuts in China – brand’s first EV; up to 673 PS, 838 Nm, 800 km range, 265 km/h top speed
    Xiaomi SU7 debuts in China – brand’s first EV; up to 673 PS, 838 Nm, 800 km range, 265 km/h top speed
    Xiaomi SU7 debuts in China – brand’s first EV; up to 673 PS, 838 Nm, 800 km range, 265 km/h top speed

    Xiaomi SU7 debuts in China – brand’s first EV; up to 673 PS, 838 Nm, 800 km range, 265 km/h top speed
    Xiaomi SU7 debuts in China – brand’s first EV; up to 673 PS, 838 Nm, 800 km range, 265 km/h top speed
    Xiaomi SU7 debuts in China – brand’s first EV; up to 673 PS, 838 Nm, 800 km range, 265 km/h top speed
    Xiaomi SU7 debuts in China – brand’s first EV; up to 673 PS, 838 Nm, 800 km range, 265 km/h top speed
    Xiaomi SU7 debuts in China – brand’s first EV; up to 673 PS, 838 Nm, 800 km range, 265 km/h top speed

    Xiaomi SU7 debuts in China – brand’s first EV; up to 673 PS, 838 Nm, 800 km range, 265 km/h top speed
    Xiaomi SU7 debuts in China – brand’s first EV; up to 673 PS, 838 Nm, 800 km range, 265 km/h top speed
    Xiaomi SU7 debuts in China – brand’s first EV; up to 673 PS, 838 Nm, 800 km range, 265 km/h top speed
    Xiaomi SU7 debuts in China – brand’s first EV; up to 673 PS, 838 Nm, 800 km range, 265 km/h top speed
    Xiaomi SU7 debuts in China – brand’s first EV; up to 673 PS, 838 Nm, 800 km range, 265 km/h top speed

    Xiaomi SU7 debuts in China – brand’s first EV; up to 673 PS, 838 Nm, 800 km range, 265 km/h top speed
    Xiaomi SU7 debuts in China – brand’s first EV; up to 673 PS, 838 Nm, 800 km range, 265 km/h top speed
    Xiaomi SU7 debuts in China – brand’s first EV; up to 673 PS, 838 Nm, 800 km range, 265 km/h top speed
    Xiaomi SU7 debuts in China – brand’s first EV; up to 673 PS, 838 Nm, 800 km range, 265 km/h top speed
    Xiaomi SU7 debuts in China – brand’s first EV; up to 673 PS, 838 Nm, 800 km range, 265 km/h top speed

    Xiaomi SU7 debuts in China – brand’s first EV; up to 673 PS, 838 Nm, 800 km range, 265 km/h top speed
    Xiaomi SU7 debuts in China – brand’s first EV; up to 673 PS, 838 Nm, 800 km range, 265 km/h top speed
    Xiaomi SU7 debuts in China – brand’s first EV; up to 673 PS, 838 Nm, 800 km range, 265 km/h top speed
    Xiaomi SU7 debuts in China – brand’s first EV; up to 673 PS, 838 Nm, 800 km range, 265 km/h top speed
    Xiaomi SU7 debuts in China – brand’s first EV; up to 673 PS, 838 Nm, 800 km range, 265 km/h top speed

    Xiaomi SU7 debuts in China – brand’s first EV; up to 673 PS, 838 Nm, 800 km range, 265 km/h top speed
    Xiaomi SU7 debuts in China – brand’s first EV; up to 673 PS, 838 Nm, 800 km range, 265 km/h top speed
    Xiaomi SU7 debuts in China – brand’s first EV; up to 673 PS, 838 Nm, 800 km range, 265 km/h top speed
    Xiaomi SU7 debuts in China – brand’s first EV; up to 673 PS, 838 Nm, 800 km range, 265 km/h top speed
    Xiaomi SU7 debuts in China – brand’s first EV; up to 673 PS, 838 Nm, 800 km range, 265 km/h top speed

    Xiaomi SU7 debuts in China – brand’s first EV; up to 673 PS, 838 Nm, 800 km range, 265 km/h top speed
    Xiaomi SU7 debuts in China – brand’s first EV; up to 673 PS, 838 Nm, 800 km range, 265 km/h top speed
    Xiaomi SU7 debuts in China – brand’s first EV; up to 673 PS, 838 Nm, 800 km range, 265 km/h top speed
    Xiaomi SU7 debuts in China – brand’s first EV; up to 673 PS, 838 Nm, 800 km range, 265 km/h top speed
    Xiaomi SU7 debuts in China – brand’s first EV; up to 673 PS, 838 Nm, 800 km range, 265 km/h top speed

    Xiaomi SU7 debuts in China – brand’s first EV; up to 673 PS, 838 Nm, 800 km range, 265 km/h top speed
    Xiaomi SU7 debuts in China – brand’s first EV; up to 673 PS, 838 Nm, 800 km range, 265 km/h top speed
    Xiaomi SU7 debuts in China – brand’s first EV; up to 673 PS, 838 Nm, 800 km range, 265 km/h top speed
    Xiaomi SU7 debuts in China – brand’s first EV; up to 673 PS, 838 Nm, 800 km range, 265 km/h top speed
    Xiaomi SU7 debuts in China – brand’s first EV; up to 673 PS, 838 Nm, 800 km range, 265 km/h top speed

    Xiaomi SU7 debuts in China – brand’s first EV; up to 673 PS, 838 Nm, 800 km range, 265 km/h top speed
    Xiaomi SU7 debuts in China – brand’s first EV; up to 673 PS, 838 Nm, 800 km range, 265 km/h top speed
    Xiaomi SU7 debuts in China – brand’s first EV; up to 673 PS, 838 Nm, 800 km range, 265 km/h top speed
    Xiaomi SU7 debuts in China – brand’s first EV; up to 673 PS, 838 Nm, 800 km range, 265 km/h top speed
    Xiaomi SU7 debuts in China – brand’s first EV; up to 673 PS, 838 Nm, 800 km range, 265 km/h top speed

    Xiaomi SU7 debuts in China – brand’s first EV; up to 673 PS, 838 Nm, 800 km range, 265 km/h top speed
    Xiaomi SU7 debuts in China – brand’s first EV; up to 673 PS, 838 Nm, 800 km range, 265 km/h top speed
    Xiaomi SU7 debuts in China – brand’s first EV; up to 673 PS, 838 Nm, 800 km range, 265 km/h top speed
    Xiaomi SU7 debuts in China – brand’s first EV; up to 673 PS, 838 Nm, 800 km range, 265 km/h top speed
    Xiaomi SU7 debuts in China – brand’s first EV; up to 673 PS, 838 Nm, 800 km range, 265 km/h top speed

     
     

  • Xiaomi SU7, the smartphone maker’s first EV revealed

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    Xiaomi SU7, the smartphone maker’s first EV revealed

    We’ve known for some time now that Xiaomi is entering the EV arena in China, and here are first images of the smartphone maker’s first car, the Xiaomi SU7. These pictures and specs are from China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), which vets the homologation process, shared by CarNewsChina.

    The ‘Mi Car’ with the codename MS11 is a sedan, and it will be contract-manufactured by established carmaker BAIC. The SU7 is 4,997 mm long and 1,963 mm wide, with a wheelbase of 3,000 mm. That makes it a fair bit bigger than the BYD Seal, which is 4,800 mm long and 1,875 mm wide, with a wheelbase of 2,920 mm.

    Under the sleek if generic skin are batteries by BYD (LFP) and CATL (ternary NMC). The base RWD setup has a 295 hp (220 kW) motor while the dual-motor AWD adds on a front 369 hp (275 kW) unit to make it 664 hp (495 kW) in total. The 1,980 kg RWD’s top speed is limited to 210 km/h. Weight and speed maxes out at 2,205 kg and 265 km/h.

    Xiaomi SU7, the smartphone maker’s first EV revealed

    According to the filing with the regulator, there will be three versions of the EV – SU7, SU7 Pro and SU7 Max. Some trim levels will feature an active rear wing and there are two wheel options – 19- and 20-inch. Xiaomi submitted cars with and without Lidar. There’s a camera on the car’s B-pillar, which suggests a phone-style facial recognition unlocking function.

    You’d expect an ecosystem, and the SU7’s in-car system will be powered by Xiaomi’s HyperOS, an in-house operating system that can power both smartphones and cars. There’s also built-in ETC for toll collection.

    According to CNC, mass production of the SU7 will begin in December, and deliveries will start in February 2024. BAIC’s Beijing factory has already started a trial production run with dozens of pre-production units having rolled off the line. What do you think of this ‘Mi Car’? Would you ever buy a car from a phone company?

    Xiaomi SU7, the smartphone maker’s first EV revealed
    Xiaomi SU7, the smartphone maker’s first EV revealed
    Xiaomi SU7, the smartphone maker’s first EV revealed
    Xiaomi SU7, the smartphone maker’s first EV revealed
    Xiaomi SU7, the smartphone maker’s first EV revealed

    Xiaomi SU7, the smartphone maker’s first EV revealed
    Xiaomi SU7, the smartphone maker’s first EV revealed
    Xiaomi SU7, the smartphone maker’s first EV revealed
    Xiaomi SU7, the smartphone maker’s first EV revealed
    Xiaomi SU7, the smartphone maker’s first EV revealed

     
     
 
 
 

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