Chinese technology firm Xiaomi (OTC:XIACF) Corp has made a significant stride into the electric vehicle (EV) market with its first foray, previewing two models—the SU7 and SU7 Max—set to enrich its integrated ecosystem of products. The Beijing Xiaomi SU7, revealed in a regulatory filing with China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), is a 2.66-ton sedan boasting a range of cutting-edge features.
The SU7, manufactured by the Beijing Automotive Group Co. (BAIC Group), showcases a panoramic glass roof and offers optional lidar sensing technology for enhanced driving assistance systems. It comes in two powertrain options: a rear-wheel-drive with a 220kW motor and an all-wheel-drive featuring a dual-motor setup that combines 275kW and 220kW motors. This model can reach speeds up to 210 kilometers per hour and has dimensions of 4,997 x 1,963 x 1,455 mm, with a wheelbase of 3,000mm.
Complementing the lineup is the SU7 Max, which is both heavier and faster than its counterpart, capable of reaching top speeds of 265 kilometers per hour. An additional variant, the SU7 Pro, has also been identified in the filings. Both vehicles will be available with batteries supplied by either Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. or BYD Co (SZ:002594)., depending on whether customers opt for a single or dual motor configuration.
Xiaomi’s EVs are part of the company’s strategic vision to forge an integrated ecosystem under the “Human X Car X Home” concept. This approach involves integrating its HyperOS platform—which includes HyperOS Mobile and HyperOS IoT components—across personal devices, cars, and smart home products. The upcoming SU7 series is expected to be equipped with this operating system, offering users a seamless smartphone-centric car experience.
Despite entering a crowded field with established players like BYD, Li Auto (NASDAQ:LI) Inc., Geely Automobile Holdings (OTC:GELYF) Ltd., Volkswagen AG (OTC:VWAGY), Xpeng (NYSE:XPEV) Inc., Huawei Technologies Co., and Stellantis NV (NYSE:STLA)’s partnership with Zhejiang Leapmotor (HK:9863) Technology Ltd., Xiaomi has received preliminary MIIT approval for its EVs. The MIIT process includes inviting public feedback on new models before their official launch, which is scheduled for the first half of next year.
