Overview
The Xiaomi SU7 is a battery-electric full-size sedan developed by Chinese company Xiaomi. It is the first vehicle produced by Xiaomi Auto, manufactured under contract by BAIC Off-road in Beijing. The SU7 was announced in December 2023, with customer deliveries for the Chinese market scheduled for February 2024. It comes in two versions: the SU7 and SU7 Max, with the number 7 indicating its market segment. The base model accelerates from 0–100 km/h in 5.3 seconds, while the SU7 Max achieves this in 2.78 seconds. The top speed is limited to 210 km/h for the base model and 265 km/h for the SU7 Max.
Feature
The Xiaomi SU7 comes with a range of impressive features:
Design and Aerodynamics: The SU7 boasts a sleek and highly aerodynamic exterior design, with a drag coefficient claimed to be the world’s lowest at 0.195.
Infotainment System: It features a 16.1-inch touchscreen infotainment center with 3K resolution, powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295 system-on-chip and based on the HyperOS software.Driver-Assistance System: Equipped with a driver-assistance system branded Xiaomi Pilot that offers 16 functions and uses two Nvidia Drive Orin system SoCs.
Electric Powertrain: The SU7 is built on an 800-volt electrical architecture, with the base model operating at 400 volts and a power rating of 220 kW (295 hp), while the all-wheel drive SU7 Max operates at 800 volts with a total power of 495 kW (664 hp).
Battery
The SU7 Max uses a 101 kWh NMC battery produced by CATL, while the base model uses a smaller 73.6 kW LFP battery. Xiaomi also plans to release versions with larger batteries.
Performance
The base SU7 accelerates from 0–100 km/h in 5.3 seconds, while the SU7 Max achieves this in just 2.78 seconds. The top speed is limited to 210 km/h for the base model and 265 km/h for the SU7 Max.
Charging
The SU7’s battery is engineered to reach a full charge in just 15 minutes, thanks to its 101 kWh CATL cell allowing for 800-volt charging
Autonomous Driving
Xiaomi claims that the SU7 will be equipped with industry-leading autonomous driving capabilities, aiming to compete with Tesla’s Full Self-Driving system.
These features make the Xiaomi SU7 an advanced electric vehicle designed to compete with top brands like Tesla and Porsche in terms of performance, technology, and design.
Range
The Xiaomi SU7 offers impressive driving ranges based on its different variants:
The base model of the SU7 provides a driving range of up to 668 km, while the top-of-the-line SU7 Max variant offers an extended range of 800 km on a single charge.
Additionally, the SU7 Max EV version boasts an even more remarkable range, with Xiaomi promising that it can run for more than 1,200 km on a single charge.
These ranges make the Xiaomi SU7 a competitive option in the electric vehicle market, catering to different driving needs and preferences.
Price
The top-trim version of the Xiaomi SU7 is priced at around $50,350 (RMB 361,400) at the time of insurance purchase. The starting prices for the full lineup are expected to range between RMB 250,000 and RMB 370,000.
Xiaomi has set a pricing threshold for the SU7 above RMB 200,000 (USD 28,100), indicating that it will not be priced at RMB 99,000, RMB 149,000, or RMB 199,000. The company considers the price to be a bit expensive but reasonable.
Unofficial sources suggest that the base model’s price could start under 300,000 yuan (approximately $42,500). These varying reports indicate that the Xiaomi SU7’s price falls between $28,100 to $50,350 depending on the trim level and specific model variant.
Main Rival
Xiaomi SU7 electric sedan revealed in China, to rival Tesla Model 3 & BMW i4
Here is a comparison table detailing the key features of the Xiaomi SU7, Tesla Model 3, and BMW i4:
| Features | Xiaomi SU7 | Tesla Model 3 | BMW i4 | |
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| Price | RMB 250,000 – RMB 370,000 | Starting at $39,990 | Starting at $55,400 | |
| Powertrain | RWD: 220 kW; AWD: 495 kW | Dual Motor | Dual Motor | |
| Battery | LFP (base); NMC (top-trim) | Lithium-ion | Lithium-ion | |
| Range | Up to 668 km (base); Up to 800 km (top-trim) | Up to 423 miles | Up to 300 miles | |
| Acceleration | 0-100 km/h in 5.3 sec (base); 2.78 sec (top-trim) | 0-60 mph in 5.3 sec | 0-60 mph in 5.7 sec | |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h (base); 265 km/h (top-trim) | 140 mph | 118 mph | |
| Infotainment System | HyperOS | Tesla Infotainment System | iDrive System | |
| Dimensions | Length: 4,997mm; Width: 1,963mm; Height: 1,455mm | Length: 184.8 inches; Width: 72.8 inches | Length: Not specified; Width: Not specified | |
| Weight | Base: 1,980 kg; Top-trim: 2,205 kg | Not specified | Not specified | |
| Interior Space | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
This comparison highlights the differences in price, powertrain, battery technology, range, acceleration and speed, infotainment systems, dimensions, weight, and interior space between the Xiaomi SU7, Tesla Model 3, and BMW i4 electric vehicles.
Interior Feature
Here is a comparison table detailing the Xiaomi SU7, Tesla Model 3, and BMW i4 based on various interior features:
| Features | Xiaomi SU7 | Tesla Model 3 | BMW i4 |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Material and Build Quality | Luxurious materials, driver-centric design | Improved interior material quality | Well-built, understated design |
| Cargo Space | 3.7 cubic feet | 3.1 cubic feet front trunk | 10 cu ft behind 2nd row, 45.6 cu ft total |
| Interior Dimensions | Length: 4,997mm; Width: 1,963mm; Height: 1,455mm | Not specified | Headroom: 38.2″, Front legroom: 41.5″ |
| Design | Driver-centric with physical buttons | Minimalist design with ambient lighting | Clean and sophisticated aesthetic |
| Rear Seat Entertainment | Not specified | Smaller touchscreen for rear-seat passengers | Not specified |
| Comfort and Technology | HyperOS system | Infotainment system with touchscreen | Smartphone charging pads, stereo system |
| Enhanced Sound Insulation | Not specified | More sound-deadening materials | More sound-deadening materials |
| Dashboard | Flat-bottomed steering wheel | Redesigned dashboard with ambient lighting | Not specified |
| Physical Buttons with Cutting-Edge Tech | Toggle switches for various functions | Minimalist design with touchscreen controls | Not specified |
| Additional Features | Xiaomi’s proprietary HyperOS system | Two smartphone charging pads | Heated and ventilated front seats |
This comparison highlights the differences in seating capacity, material quality, cargo space, interior dimensions, design elements, entertainment features, technology offerings, sound insulation, dashboard design, physical controls, and additional features among the Xiaomi SU7, Tesla Model 3, and BMW i4 electric vehicles.
More Reading
Xiaomi electric car, SUV7 sedan officially unveiled, powertrain, specs and design | Autocar India
This is Xiaomi’s first electric car, the SU7 | TechCrunch
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