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Xiaomi wraps up first run of SU7 as new version arrives
Xiaomi finished building the very last of its first-generation SU7 sedans, marking the end of a very successful start for the brand’s first vehicle. In just over a year, the company delivered more than 381,000 units of the sleek sedan to customers. Lei Jun, the founder of Xiaomi, even shared the news during a live video, showing the final car heading to its new owner.
The end of the first model does not mean the company is slowing down. In fact, a new version of the Xiaomi SU7 is launching this April. Pre-orders for this updated car started in early January. The new model will cost about RMB 229,900 (€28,400). This is a small price jump from the first model, which started at RMB 215,900. Even with the higher price, people are clearly excited to see what the next generation of these EVs can do because the pre-orders went through the roof.
The updated Xiaomi SU7 is designed to go head-to-head with the Tesla Model 3. By raising the price slightly, the gap between the two cars has narrowed to just RMB 5,600. Xiaomi is betting that its new tech will win over drivers. The new version comes standard with LiDAR and better hardware for smart driving, making it safer and easier to handle on busy roads.
Updating a car model after only two years is unusual for most car companies. In the United States or Europe, brands usually wait much longer. But the EV market in China moves very fast, with many companies releasing updates every single year. Xiaomi needs to stay ahead of the pack, and by bringing out a fresh SU7 so quickly, they hope to keep the momentum and sales high.
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Xiaomi finished building the very last of its first-generation SU7 sedans, marking the end of a very successful start for the brand’s first vehicle. In just over a year, the company delivered more than 381,000 units of the sleek sedan to customers. Lei Jun, the founder of Xiaomi, even shared the news during a live video, showing the final car heading to its new owner.
The end of the first model does not mean the company is slowing down. In fact, a new version of the Xiaomi SU7 is launching this April. Pre-orders for this updated car started in early January. The new model will cost about RMB 229,900 (€28,400). This is a small price jump from the first model, which started at RMB 215,900. Even with the higher price, people are clearly excited to see what the next generation of these EVs can do because the pre-orders went through the roof.
The updated Xiaomi SU7 is designed to go head-to-head with the Tesla Model 3. By raising the price slightly, the gap between the two cars has narrowed to just RMB 5,600. Xiaomi is betting that its new tech will win over drivers. The new version comes standard with LiDAR and better hardware for smart driving, making it safer and easier to handle on busy roads.
Updating a car model after only two years is unusual for most car companies. In the United States or Europe, brands usually wait much longer. But the EV market in China moves very fast, with many companies releasing updates every single year. Xiaomi needs to stay ahead of the pack, and by bringing out a fresh SU7 so quickly, they hope to keep the momentum and sales high.
Xiaomi wraps up first run of SU7 as new version arrives
Xiaomi has officially finished production of the first-generation SU7 sedan to make room for an updated model arriving this April.
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This is Xiaomi’s vision of a swoopy all-electric hypercar
Tech company gets a crack at designing a Vision Gran Turismo concept. How did it do?
The latest car company invited to design a Vision Gran Turismo concept car… isn’t actually a car company at all.
Yep, this is the Xiaomi Vision Gran Turismo, and its makers are particularly proud of the fact that this is “the first time a technology company has been invited to join the elite Vision Gran Turismo project”.
Of course, Xiaomi – which is the third largest smartphone maker in the world behind Samsung and Apple – does now make electric cars, but it only unveiled its SU7 saloon for the first time in late 2023. Quite the rapid rise. And while the Vision Gran Turismo will only live in the virtual world, a future hypercar might not be completely out of the question given it already produces the 1,527bhp SU7 Ultra.
Anyway, to the concept. Xiaomi says that its swoopy, teardrop-shaped hypercar merges “cutting-edge aerodynamics with AI-driven intelligence”.
Tech company gets a crack at designing a Vision Gran Turismo concept. How did it do?
The latest car company invited to design a Vision Gran Turismo concept car… isn’t actually a car company at all.
Yep, this is the Xiaomi Vision Gran Turismo, and its makers are particularly proud of the fact that this is “the first time a technology company has been invited to join the elite Vision Gran Turismo project”.
Of course, Xiaomi – which is the third largest smartphone maker in the world behind Samsung and Apple – does now make electric cars, but it only unveiled its SU7 saloon for the first time in late 2023. Quite the rapid rise. And while the Vision Gran Turismo will only live in the virtual world, a future hypercar might not be completely out of the question given it already produces the 1,527bhp SU7 Ultra.
Anyway, to the concept. Xiaomi says that its swoopy, teardrop-shaped hypercar merges “cutting-edge aerodynamics with AI-driven intelligence”.
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Xiaomi fixes SU7 Ultra hood after false advertising claims
Xiaomi is now offering a free hardware update for its high-performance electric car, the SU7 Ultra. Starting March 10, 2026, owners of this EV can book an appointment to fix the front hood. The update adds two new aerodynamic vanes inside the car's air ducts, helping the vehicle stay stable when driving at high speeds. The installation takes about two to three hours at a Xiaomi service center.
The update is only for the expensive carbon fiber hood that some owners bought as an extra option. This special hood cost RMB 42,000, which is about €4,960. When the car first launched in early 2025, Xiaomi told buyers the hood had "dual air ducts" to help cool the battery and wheels. However, people who took the car apart found that the ducts did not actually lead anywhere. They were just for show, which made many buyers very angry.
This discovery led to a huge "crisis of trust" for the brand. Over 400 owners felt cheated because they paid for performance parts that did not work. Legal battles followed across China. In October 2025, a court in Suzhou ruled that Xiaomi used false advertising. The court even ordered the company to pay triple damages to some owners. However, another court in Changsha later ruled in favor of Xiaomi, saying the marketing words were not technically lies.
To settle the remaining legal issues, Xiaomi is now making the hood functional. The new vanes work with the car's front grille to control how air moves through the front section. This system only turns on when the driver selects "Track Mode" or when the car goes faster than 150 km/h. By pushing the air more precisely, the car gets more downforce, keeping it pressed firmly against the road.
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Xiaomi is now offering a free hardware update for its high-performance electric car, the SU7 Ultra. Starting March 10, 2026, owners of this EV can book an appointment to fix the front hood. The update adds two new aerodynamic vanes inside the car's air ducts, helping the vehicle stay stable when driving at high speeds. The installation takes about two to three hours at a Xiaomi service center.
The update is only for the expensive carbon fiber hood that some owners bought as an extra option. This special hood cost RMB 42,000, which is about €4,960. When the car first launched in early 2025, Xiaomi told buyers the hood had "dual air ducts" to help cool the battery and wheels. However, people who took the car apart found that the ducts did not actually lead anywhere. They were just for show, which made many buyers very angry.
This discovery led to a huge "crisis of trust" for the brand. Over 400 owners felt cheated because they paid for performance parts that did not work. Legal battles followed across China. In October 2025, a court in Suzhou ruled that Xiaomi used false advertising. The court even ordered the company to pay triple damages to some owners. However, another court in Changsha later ruled in favor of Xiaomi, saying the marketing words were not technically lies.
To settle the remaining legal issues, Xiaomi is now making the hood functional. The new vanes work with the car's front grille to control how air moves through the front section. This system only turns on when the driver selects "Track Mode" or when the car goes faster than 150 km/h. By pushing the air more precisely, the car gets more downforce, keeping it pressed firmly against the road.
Xiaomi fixes SU7 Ultra hood after false advertising claims
Xiaomi is providing free aerodynamic upgrades to SU7 Ultra owners to resolve a controversy regarding the functionality of the car's expensive carbon fiber hood.
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Xiaomi confirmed March 19 launch of the updated SU7 with 902-km range
Not that long ago, Xiaomi announced a major update for its first vehicle, the SU7 sedan. Xiaomi spent about two years working on these changes to make the car better for drivers. The update shows that the company is serious about competing with the biggest names in the automotive industry, and is no longer a phone company playing with home appliances.
The big day for the new model has been confirmed as March 19 - that's when the updated Xiaomi SU7 officially goes on sale. If you are in China and are looking to buy one, you should know the price. The car will cost between RMB 229,900 and RMB 309,900 - roughly €28,440 to €38,340. This price range helps the SU7 stay competitive against other popular EVs. Xiaomi clearly wants to make sure people feel like they are getting a lot of high-tech features without spending a fortune.
One of the biggest changes is that both Standard and Pro versions of the SU7 now use a 752V system. If you step up to the top-tier Max model, you get an 897V system. These high numbers mean the car can move energy around more efficiently. They also mean the car's battery does not get as hot when it is working hard. Most importantly, the new systems allow the car to charge its battery much faster than older models.
Xiaomi seems to understand that nobody wants to sit at a charging station for hours. The Max version of the SU7 is a real star in this category. According to the company, this model can add 670 km of driving range in just 15 minutes. It seems Xiaomi wants to make sure you spend more time on the road and less time staring at a charging cable.
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Not that long ago, Xiaomi announced a major update for its first vehicle, the SU7 sedan. Xiaomi spent about two years working on these changes to make the car better for drivers. The update shows that the company is serious about competing with the biggest names in the automotive industry, and is no longer a phone company playing with home appliances.
The big day for the new model has been confirmed as March 19 - that's when the updated Xiaomi SU7 officially goes on sale. If you are in China and are looking to buy one, you should know the price. The car will cost between RMB 229,900 and RMB 309,900 - roughly €28,440 to €38,340. This price range helps the SU7 stay competitive against other popular EVs. Xiaomi clearly wants to make sure people feel like they are getting a lot of high-tech features without spending a fortune.
One of the biggest changes is that both Standard and Pro versions of the SU7 now use a 752V system. If you step up to the top-tier Max model, you get an 897V system. These high numbers mean the car can move energy around more efficiently. They also mean the car's battery does not get as hot when it is working hard. Most importantly, the new systems allow the car to charge its battery much faster than older models.
Xiaomi seems to understand that nobody wants to sit at a charging station for hours. The Max version of the SU7 is a real star in this category. According to the company, this model can add 670 km of driving range in just 15 minutes. It seems Xiaomi wants to make sure you spend more time on the road and less time staring at a charging cable.
Xiaomi confirmed March 19 launch of the updated SU7 with 902-km range
Xiaomi is launching a refreshed version of its SU7 electric sedan on March 19, featuring a {{902-km}} range and ultra-fast charging technology.
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2026 Xiaomi SU7 arrives with LiDAR as a standard feature and upgraded chassis
Xiaomi announced the Xiaomi SU7 model year 2026 refresh with key notable upgrades to all trims, with the standard SU7 starting at RMB 219,900 ($31,870). The new SU7 gets a performance boost, a new, better-tuned chassis, better suspension and ADAS tech as standard.
All trims rely on the V6S Plus electric motor. The Standard and Pro trims have 235 kW output, up from 220 kW, while the Max variant offers 508 kW, up from 495 kW in the previous model. Battery capacities remain unchanged - 73 kWh for the Standard, 96.3 kWh for the Pro and 101.7 kWh for the Max. With these changes in the hardware, the SU7 Standard is now rated at 720 km, the Pro offers 902 km, and the Max can go up to 835 km, all according to CLTC figures.
Perhaps more importantly, Xiaomi is making the ADAS-essential hardware a standard across all trims. Now all variants bring LiDAR, 4D millimeter-wave radar and Nvidia's Thor-U compute platform.
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Xiaomi announced the Xiaomi SU7 model year 2026 refresh with key notable upgrades to all trims, with the standard SU7 starting at RMB 219,900 ($31,870). The new SU7 gets a performance boost, a new, better-tuned chassis, better suspension and ADAS tech as standard.
All trims rely on the V6S Plus electric motor. The Standard and Pro trims have 235 kW output, up from 220 kW, while the Max variant offers 508 kW, up from 495 kW in the previous model. Battery capacities remain unchanged - 73 kWh for the Standard, 96.3 kWh for the Pro and 101.7 kWh for the Max. With these changes in the hardware, the SU7 Standard is now rated at 720 km, the Pro offers 902 km, and the Max can go up to 835 km, all according to CLTC figures.
Perhaps more importantly, Xiaomi is making the ADAS-essential hardware a standard across all trims. Now all variants bring LiDAR, 4D millimeter-wave radar and Nvidia's Thor-U compute platform.
2026 Xiaomi SU7 arrives with LiDAR as a standard feature and upgraded chassis
All trims get a modest performance boost, too.
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Chinese MIIT reveals more details of the Xiaomi YU7 GT
The Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) shared the official details for the Xiaomi YU7 GT. This high-performance SUV is the latest addition to Xiaomi's fast-growing lineup of EVs and is the answer to the already ridiculous SU7 Ultra.
The Xiaomi YU7 GT is a sleek "coupe-SUV." The visual cues to its performance are very subtle, with only a few differences between the GT version and its less powerful siblings. To help the car drive itself safely, Xiaomi tucked a LiDAR sensor right into the roof. It also has hidden door handles that sit flush with the body.
The Xiaomi YU7 GT carries a massive battery pack that weighs 666 kg and has a capacity of {{101.7 kWh}}. Because the battery is so large, the official filings show a cruising range of 650 km, though other versions might reach as far as 705 km. We need to remember these are CLTC numbers - the real-life figures will be quite a bit lower.
But performance is where this vehicle really stands out. It has an all-wheel-drive system with two electric motors. The motor in the front produces 288 kW of power. The rear motor is even stronger, pumping out 450 kW. The total system power hits 738 kW - about 990 horsepower. That's way more power than many famous Italian supercars - in a family-oriented electric SUV from a company that started its life making affordable mobile phones.
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The Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) shared the official details for the Xiaomi YU7 GT. This high-performance SUV is the latest addition to Xiaomi's fast-growing lineup of EVs and is the answer to the already ridiculous SU7 Ultra.
The Xiaomi YU7 GT is a sleek "coupe-SUV." The visual cues to its performance are very subtle, with only a few differences between the GT version and its less powerful siblings. To help the car drive itself safely, Xiaomi tucked a LiDAR sensor right into the roof. It also has hidden door handles that sit flush with the body.
The Xiaomi YU7 GT carries a massive battery pack that weighs 666 kg and has a capacity of {{101.7 kWh}}. Because the battery is so large, the official filings show a cruising range of 650 km, though other versions might reach as far as 705 km. We need to remember these are CLTC numbers - the real-life figures will be quite a bit lower.
But performance is where this vehicle really stands out. It has an all-wheel-drive system with two electric motors. The motor in the front produces 288 kW of power. The rear motor is even stronger, pumping out 450 kW. The total system power hits 738 kW - about 990 horsepower. That's way more power than many famous Italian supercars - in a family-oriented electric SUV from a company that started its life making affordable mobile phones.
Chinese MIIT reveals more details of the Xiaomi YU7 GT
The new Xiaomi YU7 GT is a high-performance electric SUV that delivers 990 horsepower and a driving range of up to {{705 km}}.
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Any chance of this vehicle ever being sold in South Africa?
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New Xiaomi SU7 is off to a great start - 15,000 units sold in 34 minutes
On March 19, 2026, Xiaomi released a new version of its popular electric car, the SU7, and the response from the buyers was overwhelming - in just 34 minutes, 15,000 people placed their order. This proves again that many people are excited about what Xiaomi is doing with EVs. The new lineup includes three versions: Standard, Pro, and Max. You can get one for between RMB 219,900 and RMB 303,900 - about €27,200 to €37,520. To save a spot in line, buyers put down a deposit of RMB 5,000, which is around €619.
The outside of the refreshed Xiaomi SU7 looks only a little bit different now, and there's a new LiDAR sensor on the roof that helps the car "see" better. Xiaomi added a cleaning system for the cameras so they stay clear in rain or mud. The car comes with 21-inch rims and bright red brake calipers, and you can choose from nine different exterior colors. If you buy the Max version, you can even get a special "Cabrio Blue" paint job, with black mirrors making it look sporty.
Every SU7 model now comes with a black interior called "Dark Night." The seats are covered in soft Nappa leather. The front seats move in 18 different ways and have a massage feature to help you relax while you drive. In the back, the seats can lean way back into a "zero-gravity" position, making passengers feel like they are floating. On top of all that, the Max version has a glass roof that can dim itself if the sun is too bright.
All versions now use the V6s Plus electric motors. The SU7 Max is the fastest of the bunch - it can go from zero to 100 km/h in only 3.08 seconds, and it has a top speed of 265 km/h. To keep the car steady at high speeds, Xiaomi uses "Dragon Chassis" and stronger suspension parts. The Pro and Max versions also have air springs.
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On March 19, 2026, Xiaomi released a new version of its popular electric car, the SU7, and the response from the buyers was overwhelming - in just 34 minutes, 15,000 people placed their order. This proves again that many people are excited about what Xiaomi is doing with EVs. The new lineup includes three versions: Standard, Pro, and Max. You can get one for between RMB 219,900 and RMB 303,900 - about €27,200 to €37,520. To save a spot in line, buyers put down a deposit of RMB 5,000, which is around €619.
The outside of the refreshed Xiaomi SU7 looks only a little bit different now, and there's a new LiDAR sensor on the roof that helps the car "see" better. Xiaomi added a cleaning system for the cameras so they stay clear in rain or mud. The car comes with 21-inch rims and bright red brake calipers, and you can choose from nine different exterior colors. If you buy the Max version, you can even get a special "Cabrio Blue" paint job, with black mirrors making it look sporty.
Every SU7 model now comes with a black interior called "Dark Night." The seats are covered in soft Nappa leather. The front seats move in 18 different ways and have a massage feature to help you relax while you drive. In the back, the seats can lean way back into a "zero-gravity" position, making passengers feel like they are floating. On top of all that, the Max version has a glass roof that can dim itself if the sun is too bright.
All versions now use the V6s Plus electric motors. The SU7 Max is the fastest of the bunch - it can go from zero to 100 km/h in only 3.08 seconds, and it has a top speed of 265 km/h. To keep the car steady at high speeds, Xiaomi uses "Dragon Chassis" and stronger suspension parts. The Pro and Max versions also have air springs.
New Xiaomi SU7 is off to a great start - 15,000 units sold in 34 minutes
The 2026 Xiaomi SU7 refresh offers faster charging, smarter driving features, and a high-end interior - and 15,000 people already said “I’ll take one.”
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The new Xiaomi SU7 has already received tens of thousands of locked-in orders
Xiaomi refreshed its first EV model, the SU7, back in March, and the initial interest in the car was very high, with 15,000 orders recorded in the first 34 minutes of availability.
Now, a few weeks later, that number has jumped to over 40,000, but these are locked-in orders. This was revealed by Xiaomi founder and CEO Lei Jun.
He added that Xiaomi delivered over 20,000 cars in March, of which over 7,000 were of the new SU7, which started shipping on March 23, only four days after the official unveiling. Lei Jun says the delivery speed of the new SU7 set a record. Xiaomi's target for deliveries over the entire year is a very ambitious 550,000. It delivered 139,741 cars in 2024 and 411,837 in 2025.
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Xiaomi refreshed its first EV model, the SU7, back in March, and the initial interest in the car was very high, with 15,000 orders recorded in the first 34 minutes of availability.
Now, a few weeks later, that number has jumped to over 40,000, but these are locked-in orders. This was revealed by Xiaomi founder and CEO Lei Jun.
He added that Xiaomi delivered over 20,000 cars in March, of which over 7,000 were of the new SU7, which started shipping on March 23, only four days after the official unveiling. Lei Jun says the delivery speed of the new SU7 set a record. Xiaomi's target for deliveries over the entire year is a very ambitious 550,000. It delivered 139,741 cars in 2024 and 411,837 in 2025.
The new Xiaomi SU7 has already received tens of thousands of locked-in orders
It's doing pretty well.
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