The company aims to challenge major players like Tesla and Porsche in the automotive industry, with plans to invest $10 billion in this venture. The SU7, featuring advanced motor, autonomous driving, and battery management systems, boasts a 101 kWh battery for a range of up to 500 miles and acceleration from 0-100 km/h in 2.78 seconds.
Xiaomi unveiled its inaugural electric car, the SU7, on December 28. The tech giant’s electric vehicle manufacturing division, Xiaomi EV, shared additional insights into the SU7, positioning it as a formidable contender against leading electric cars globally.
Xiaomi has unveiled its debut electric vehicle, the SU7, which will be manufactured by BAIC. The electric coupe sedan, branded under Xiaomi’s Mi line, offers three variants and will be delivered in a few months. CEO Lei Jun claims the sedan can outperform rivals like Tesla and Porsche.
It leverages Xiaomi’s consumer electronics expertise and shares its operating system with smartphones. The SU7 has two powertrain options and two battery pack choices, with driving ranges up to 800 km.
The visuals released by the electric vehicle manufacturer depict the SU7 as a luxurious sports car, sharing distinctive features with the renowned German auto company. The Aqua Blue exterior color theme further elevates its aesthetics, complemented by the inclusion of stylish alloy wheels.
The Xiaomi SU7, an electric sedan with four doors, has dimensions of 4,997 mm in length, 1,963 mm in width, and a height of up to 1,455 mm. It features a wheelbase of 3,000 mm. Xiaomi plans to offer the SU7 in two configurations, distinguished by the energy storage capacity of its battery. Additionally, the range will include multiple versions based on their power specifications.
The electric sedan offers two powertrain options: a single motor and a dual motor. The single motor variant features a rear-wheel drive motor with a peak output of 295 hp and a claimed top speed of 210 kmph. The dual-motor setup, on the other hand, is exclusive to the top-spec trim, featuring an all-wheel-drive system with a combined output of 664 hp and a top speed governed at 265 kmph. The peak torque reaches up to 635 Nm. The lower variants of the SU7 will have a top speed of 210 kmph, while the higher variants will reach 265 kmph.
Xiaomi is set to provide autonomous driving features such as self-parking, as demonstrated during the recent event. The electric vehicle manufacturer showcased its self-driving technology, which incorporates high-resolution cameras, Lidar, ultrasonic sensors, and radar. According to Lei, the autonomous driving capabilities of Xiaomi vehicles will lead the industry in innovation.