Chinese tech powerhouse Xiaomi is still basking in the impressive success story of its first electric car- the SU7. The company, as we previously reported, has kickstarted its efforts in the development of a second electric vehicle. Multiple reports have surfaced to further illuminate the fact that the smartphone giant is developing a compact electric SUV. Bloomberg (paywalled) is the latest authoritative platform to highlight the development of a second Xiaomi electric vehicle.
The Xiaomi SU7 electric sedan was a huge hit when it debuted in China last year. After it was revealed, Xiaomi recorded more than 50,000 orders within the first 30 minutes of going on sale in China later on. Xiaomi Automotive reported that up to 10,000 units of the SU7 were built within the first 32 days of its production. The Xiaomi sub-brand is on track to deliver 100,000 units of the SU7 by the year’s end.
The Xiaomi SU7 comes with an impressive infotainment system consisting of a 16.1-inch 3K central console and a 56-inch head-up display. The model also features Snapdragon-based infotainment software with enhanced AI capabilities in learning driver and passenger behavior. The SU7 also highlights an almost perfect integration with Xiaomi smartphones and other smart devices.
A recent Bloomberg report says Xiaomi is developing a new model that will take the shape of a compact SUV. The report says that Xiaomi has benchmarked its upcoming model against the Tesla Model Y, and this view has been further stated by other sources. The general specifications, battery setup, and onboard tech that will be featured in the model have not been stated yet. It is however expected that the new Xiaomi compact SUV will build on the innovative aspects of the SU7, including its exciting infotainment architecture.
Xiaomi continues to inch higher in the EV market and it expects further progress with the release of its second model. The model is expected to be released by 2025 at the earliest, but Xiaomi’s production facility is expected to expand beyond its current 10,000 capacity per month. Xiaomi is planning an expansion that will see it delivering up to 300,000 units per year.
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