Xiaomi SU7 is a success: it beats sales and is already scaring Tesla and Porsche

The Xiaomi SU7, the Chinese smartphone maker’s first electric car that aims to compete with the Tesla Model S at a price even lower than the Model 3, is surging in sales just hours after the company opened reservations. As it turned out Reutersthe Asian firm confirmed that they received a total of 88,898 pre-orders in the first 24 hours. Delivery times have been extended by almost a month than expected due to high demand.

As confirmed by the above-mentioned media, the delivery time for the standard Xiaomi SU7 is from 18 and 21 weekslike the SU7 Pro model. The brand’s most powerful electric car variant, as well as the most expensive, with a price tag of 299,900 yuan, will have a delivery time from 27 and 30 weeks.

This high demand is due to the low price of the Xiaomi SU7 compared to its characteristics and, above all, compared to its competitors. The brand’s SUV is affordable $29,875 or €27,740 in the case of the standard version. On the other hand, the Pro variant is available for US$34,000 or €21,600, while the Max version is available for US$41,500 or €38,500. ReutersIn addition, it states that Chinese citizens have various assistance and subsidies for the purchase of electric vehicles.

This is Xiaomi SU7.

By way of comparison, Tesla Model 3 in the basic version for 39,999 euros. (does not include discounts such as the MOVES III plan). Or from 49,990 euros. It’s important to note that the price is just a change in the price of the Xiaomi SU7 in the Asian market, and that once it reaches other markets such as Europe, its price could be higher.

Xiaomi SU7 is not far behind cars such as Tesla Model S, BYD Han or Mercedes-Benz EQE in terms of performance. The standard version has a 400 V motor with 295 hp and a range of 350 km. The Pro variant supports the same 400V architecture and the same autonomy 350 kmbut with a power of 400 hp.

On the other hand, the Max version has all-wheel drive and Engine 800 V and 663 hp., which provide a maximum speed of 265 km/h. Its autonomy is significantly greater: about 510 km after a 15-minute charge.