This Tesla killer hits the mark

Unveiled at the end of December 2023, Xiaomi’s first car from the electronics giant will hit the road in China on March 29. A quick car’s itinerary.

In 3 months, Xiaomi managed the feat of producing a high-end car. When you see that Renault takes more than a year to launch its Renault 5 electric or that Citroën opens order books for the ë-C3 6 months before its arrival, you understand the strength of the Chinese manufacturer. And what about Rivian presenting its R3 models 2 years in advance!

Xiaomi’s SU7 will be available in two variants with either one or two motors. Measuring 4,997 mm in length, 1,963 mm in width, and 1,455 mm in height, with a 3,000 mm wheelbase, it clearly targets the Tesla Model S and Porsche Taycan. However, in the first photos, these dimensions are not obvious thanks to a sleek but particularly smooth and elegant line!

Porsche and Tesla in Sight

With a top speed of 210 km/h, it is a true grand tourer in the noble sense of the word. Three levels of finish and equipment are planned, featuring the SU7 with a single motor weighing 1,980 kg, and the SU7 Pro and SU7 Max weighing 2,205 kg.

The single-motor SU7 is equipped with a 220 kW (295 hp) motor manufactured by United Automotive Electric Systems, a joint venture between Bosch and Zhonglian Automotive Electronics. The SU7 Pro and SU7 Max are fitted with two motors of individual power 220 kW (295 hp) and 275 kW (368 hp), which can be combined to deliver 660 hp.

According to rumors, Xiaomi’s SU7 would use an advanced 800V architecture guaranteeing ultra-fast charging. With a 74 kWh battery, it has achieved 670 km of range in the Chinese CLTC cycle. Let’s expect around 550 km in the European WLTP cycle. It will be marketed at around 300,000 Yuan, or approximately €39,000… before taxes, customs duties, and other small extras when it decides to come to Europe. Given Xiaomi’s rapid pace, this is only a matter of months.