Xiaomi’s first electric car has finally arrived: it’s the Xiaomi SU7

First electric car Xiaomi remained largely undisclosed thanks to data released by a Chinese regulator. In recent hours, some details have become known, accompanied by images, Xiaomi SU7which will debut in the Asian market in early 2024.

While it is true that the Xiaomi electric car has already been seen “disguised” on the streets of China, this is the first 100% official review of its most important features. The vehicle in question is a five-seat sedan that will be available with two engine configurations and three models.

Xiaomi SU7 will present a variant with traction rear end and engine capable of producing power 220 kW. The rest of the configuration will be with four-wheel drive and will present two engines – one for each axle – with a power of 220 and 275 kW, respectively. This will ensure maximum power 495 kW.

In terms of maximum speeds, the Xiaomi electric car promises to reach a record. 210 kilometers per hour in a single-engine version, and a dual-engine version can reach 265km/h. Another thing to note is that the Xiaomi SU7 is rumored to be available with 19- and 20-inch wheels.

This is SU7, Xiaomi’s first electric car.

As for the dimensions, the dimensions of the Xiaomi SU7 will be interesting. Measures disclosed by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology indicate that it will have Length 4.99 meters, width 1.96 meters and height 1.45 meters.. The wheelbase will be 3.33 meters.

If we look at the weight, then for the version with one engine it will be 1980 kilograms, and for the configuration with two engines it will reach 2205 kilograms. In both cases the link corresponds to an empty machine.

As for the batteries of Xiaomi’s first electric car, details are still limited. The Chinese regulator only mentions that it will use batteries Lithium ferrophosphate (LFP) provided by BYD in the cheapest version, while the most expensive model(s) will come with batteries Nickel, cobalt and manganese (NMC) from KATL. However, their respective capabilities are unknown.

Xiaomi has submitted three versions of its electric vehicle for approval to the authorities. They will be known as SU7, SU7 Pro and SU7 Maxalthough there are also mentions Founders Edition. However, no details have been provided about what features will be available in each of them when you set up for purchase.

For example, it is clear that the standard SU7 will only be available with rear-wheel drive. However, it is unknown whether the full version will be limited to SU7 Max or whether it will be selectable on Pro as well. CarNewsChina, at least one version – which we assume will be the top of the list – will include an active rear spoiler. That is, it will automatically rise when the car is moving at high speed, creating a large aerodynamic load on the rear axle.

Software and sensors

For its first electric car, Xiaomi decided to implement HyperOS, your new operating system. This software was introduced a few weeks ago and will be used in almost the entire product catalog of the Chinese brand, covering more than 200 device categories.

Xiaomi SU7 will feature a LiDAR sensor, although it will not be available in all versions. The regulations also mention the introduction of a camera in the central support, which is located between the front and rear doors. From which it follows that the system will be implemented in the car face unlock.

On the other hand, Xiaomi will equip its electric vehicle with a feature known as ETC to automatically pay the toll at a toll plaza without having to stop driving.

Production of Xiaomi SU7 will take place at the factories of the automobile company BAIC.. Although some prototypes of the car have already been tested on the streets of China, large-scale production will begin in December, with first deliveries due in February 2024.