Xiaomi is preparing a new model, which will be a compact SUV. Xiaomi has benchmarked its upcoming model against Tesla Model Y.
Chinese tech giant Xiaomi recently introduced its first electric car, the Xiaomi SU7, and now a second electric vehicle is reportedly in the works. Several reports have surfaced, revealing an upcoming compact electric SUV. Recently, Bloomberg (paywall) revealed details about the second Xiaomi electric car. Here, we discuss the features of the upcoming Xiaomi electric car.
Features of Xiaomi SU7
The Xiaomi SU7 electric sedan was launched in China last year. Xiaomi received more than 50,000 orders within the first 30 minutes of starting sales in China. Xiaomi Automotive stated that 10,000 units of the SU7 were produced within the first 32 days of production. The Xiaomi sub-brand aims to deliver 1 lakh units of the SU7 by the end of the year. The Xiaomi SU7 boasts a great infotainment system, including a 16.1-inch 3K central console and a 56-inch head-up display. The car also features Snapdragon-based infotainment software with advanced AI capabilities for both the driver and passengers. The SU7 integrates with Xiaomi smartphones and other smart devices.
Xiaomi’s Upcoming EV
A recent report by Bloomberg states that Xiaomi is preparing a new model, which will be a compact SUV. The report mentions that Xiaomi has benchmarked its upcoming model against the Tesla Model Y. Currently, no information about the specifications, battery setup, and technology of the model has been provided. However, it is expected that the new Xiaomi compact SUV may be based on last year’s SU7, including its infotainment architecture.
Xiaomi is continuously advancing in the EV market. The brand anticipates further growth with the release of its second model. The upcoming car is expected to be released by 2025 at the earliest. Xiaomi’s production facility is expected to expand from the current capacity of 10,000 units per month. Xiaomi is planning an expansion that will allow it to deliver up to 3 lakh units every year.