Xiaomi proves that electric technology is progressing at a staggering pace!
- Published on 21/03/2026 18:18
In less than two years, Xiaomi demonstrates that an electric car can profoundly evolve from one generation to the next.
The figure sets the tone: 15,000 units of the new Xiaomi SU7 2026 model sold in just 34 minutes. A lightning launch that illustrates both the excitement for the model and the Chinese manufacturer’s ability to rapidly evolve its product. Beyond commercial success, it is the speed of technological progress that impresses.
Presented at the end of 2023 and launched in 2024, the SU7 took only 22 months to reinvent itself deeply. This 2026 version is not just a simple facelift: it changes in technical dimensions. The arrival of the new “Dragon Chassis” marks a turning point, featuring an architecture that combines double triangulation at the front and multi-link at the rear, paired in the higher versions with adaptive air suspension capable of anticipating road conditions.
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The power increase is equally spectacular. The Max version now reaches 508 kW, nearly 680 hp, while the entire range adopts the V6S Plus engine. The electrical architecture, ranging from 752 to 897 volts, enables very high charging performance, while supporting ranges of up to 902 km. This technical base is accompanied by an expansion of battery capacities, between 73 kWh and over 100 kWh. All this for less than €35,000 in China!
But the most striking evolution remains undoubtedly the onboard electronics. Where some features were previously reserved for high-end versions, Xiaomi now generalizes key technologies: roof-mounted LiDAR, 4D radar, Nvidia Thor-U platform, and 700 TOPS of computing power. Together, these feed into an advanced driver assistance system and a particularly sophisticated digital cockpit, with multi-screen interactions and enhanced voice commands.
Safety is also progressing with the integration of nine airbags, the use of ultra-high-strength steels, and redundant systems for door openings, designed to function even in extreme conditions.
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In contrast, the difference with thermal vehicles is striking. While gasoline or diesel engines stagnate, constrained by marginal evolutions, electric continues to advance at a steady pace. In less than 18 months, the SU7 illustrates how the same car can become radically different.
At this rate, it’s hard not to see a fundamental trend: more than an alternative, electric is now establishing itself as the main engine of automotive innovation.
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This page is translated from the original post "Xiaomi prouve que l’électrique progresse à une vitesse sidérante !" in French.
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