Xiaomi, the Chinese tech powerhouse, has officially introduced its long-awaited electric vehicle, the SU7, during an event held on Thursday.
At the launch event in Beijing, China, the company’s founder and CEO, Lei Jun, who had previously hinted at the vehicle’s arrival, unveiled it to the public. Lei Jun expressed Xiaomi’s ambitious goal to secure a position among the world’s top 5 automakers within the next 15 to 20 years.
We find inspiration from nature. Aqua Blue is captured from the essence of water 60 meters below sea level. #XiaomiSU7 pic.twitter.com/xttd3qjwMe
— Lei Jun (@leijun) December 28, 2023
He emphasized Xiaomi’s aspiration to craft a dream car that rivals the excellence of Porsche and Tesla. However, specific pricing details for the car were not disclosed during the event.
In a series of posts on X, Lei Jun revealed the three vibrant colors in which the car has been launched: Aqua Blue, Mineral Gray, and Verdant Green.
Additionally, Xiaomi declared that the SU7 accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in a remarkable 2.78 seconds, officially entering the esteemed “2s Supercar Club” with this impressive feat. The car is anticipated to be available for purchase in the coming months.
Highlighted features include:
- Top Speed: 265 km/h
- Acceleration from 0 to 200 km/h in 10.67 seconds
- 800V HyperCharge technology
- Up to 220 KM range with 5 minutes of charging
- Up to 510 KM range with 15 minutes of charging
- 800 KM CLTC recharge range
Moreover, Lei Jun revealed that Christopher Edward Bangle, an American automobile designer, has joined Xiaomi as the design consultant. Lei Jun mentioned Bangle’s astonishment at the remarkable accomplishment of building such an impressive car in a relatively short period.
#XiaomiSU7 goes from 0-100km/h in 2.78 seconds, officially joining the '2s Supercar Club' with a single step.#XiaomiEVTechnologyLaunch pic.twitter.com/NUk9MvwNRX
— Xiaomi (@Xiaomi) December 28, 2023
