Xiaomi Launches SU7 EV in China

Xiaomi has officially launched its maiden electric car, the SU7 EV, in China, offering three variants – Standard, Pro, and Max – to cater to diverse budgets and requirements. Priced between 215,900 yuan (US,900) and 299,900 yuan (US,500), the SU7 models are set to commence deliveries by late April, with displays already available in 59 stores across 29 Chinese cities. Let’s delve deeper into this potentially groundbreaking EV launch.

The design of the SU7 EV is a collaborative effort led by Xiaomi’s Head of Design, Li Tianyuan, in conjunction with industry veterans James Qiu and Chris Bangle, formerly of BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Rolls Royce, respectively. Bangle, particularly impressed by the SU7’s capabilities, sees potential for its success in the European market.

Regarding driver-assistance systems, Xiaomi provides two options: the Xiaomi Pilot Pro, utilizing pure vision technology powered by an Nvidia Drive Orin chip with 84 Tops of computing power, akin to Tesla’s approach, and the Xiaomi Pilot Max, which combines pure vision with lidar technology for enhanced functionality. Additionally, Xiaomi is set to launch City NOA, a city-based pilot assisted driving system, across 10 cities in April, with a nationwide rollout planned for May. Connectivity features are also impressive, with support for both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Now, let’s explore the specifications of each variant. The base SU7 Standard, starting at 215,900 yuan, features a 73.6 kWh BYD Blade battery offering a 700 km range. The SU7 Pro, priced at 245,900 yuan, boasts a 94.3 kWh CATL battery, extending the range to 830 km. Meanwhile, the top-of-the-line SU7 Max, priced at 299,900 yuan, flaunts a 101 kWh CATL Qilin battery, with an astounding 510 km range achievable in just 15 minutes of charging. Performance-wise, the Max impresses with a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 2.78 seconds and a top speed of 265 km/h.

The announcement of Xiaomi entering the electric vehicle market illustrates its dedication to the innovation and competition. Xiaomi, with a wide spectrum of models, modern driver-assistance systems, and amazing performance statistics, seems like it is ready to take on the market leaders in this industry. The Xiaomi SU7 EV along with the lifestyle brand of Xiaomi helps to reinforce its standing as one of the important automotive brands. Now, all eyes are on sales to see how well Xiaomi did with its electrification of cars venture.

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