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Chinese tech giant Xiaomi has brought its first electric vehicle, the SU7 sedan, to the Mobile World Congress 2024 in Barcelona. While Xiaomi revealed the EV in China back in December, MWC marks the first time the company has showcased it to a global audience.
We managed to get up close with the Aqua Blue SU7 on the show floor. And we have to say, it’s quite the looker. The aggressive headlights and LED accents seem inspired by supercars like the McLaren 750S. The rear stands out with slender wraparound taillights connected by an LED strip, giving the sedan a high-tech persona. Higher trim levels will also feature an active rear wing and lidar sensors. Combined with the 19 and 20-inch wheels, the SU7 strikes a rather sporty profile.
It was difficult to glimpse the interior behind the tinted windows. But Xiaomi has previously shown a minimalist cabin design centered around a large touchscreen and free of buttons on the console.
The SU7 will launch with a choice of battery packs. The standard 73.6 kWh battery promises a range of 668 km. The higher-end 101 kWh battery can deliver up to 800 km on a single charge. Similarly, customers can opt between rear-wheel drive with a 299 PS motor or a 673 PS dual-motor all-wheel drivetrain.
Xiaomi is best known for its value-for-money smartphones and gadgets. However, the company has reiterated that the SU7 will play in the premium segment. The EV sedan is intended to take on models from established players like Porsche. It remains to be seen whether Xiaomi can pull off this ambitious gambit in the competitive Chinese market.
Of course, Xiaomi is no stranger to branching out into diverse product categories like lifestyle devices and home appliances. Back in 2021, the company announced a $10 billion investment into electric vehicles over the next decade. The SU7 sedan is the first fruit of that effort.
In addition to performance and range, Xiaomi has packed the car with high-tech features like adaptive cruise control, parking assistance, entertainment screens,a 25-speaker system, and connectivity options.
While Xiaomi intends to kick off SU7 sales in China first with deliveries set to start in the second quarter, the striking sedan displayed at MWC 2024 could also pave the way for eventual exports to global markets like India.
