Xiaomi may delay launch of first SUV, source says · TechNode

Xiaomi may delay launch of first SUV, source says · TechNode

Xiaomi is planning to postpone the launch of its first electric crossover YU7 by a month to August rather than June or July as previously planned, Chinese blogger going by the handle “安亭大帆” suggested on local microblogging platform Weibo. The car, set to be “a hit product from a top-tier young electric vehicle maker,” is still subject to parts changes, the blogger said on Monday, without mentioning further details. The five-seater YU7 is slightl…

Instead of new SUV crisis management: After several accidents Xiaomi puts the presentation of the YU7 on ice.

Xiaomi delays new car launch after fatal crash

Themis Qi Xiaomi (1810) has postponed the launch of its latest electric car and new consumer electronics as it grapples with the fallout from a fatal crash involving its debut sedan over two weeks ago. The Chinese smartphone and EV maker was expected to unveil its YU7 sedan, the 15S Pro smartphone,...

Xiaomi has already been able to shadow well-known candidates such as the Tesla Model 3 with his electric saloon and of course wants to be able to do so with the Model Y with YU7. But now there are problems, so the start of the new SUV was surprisingly postponed. Shortly before, a fatal accident with the electric saloon happened. Perhaps the trigger for Xiaomi to postpone the market start and take care of the cause of the accident. Because: The d…

Instead of new electric car crisis management, Xiaomi is putting the presentation of the hope carrier YU7 on ice after several accidents.The electric car was considered to be the coming Tesla rival in China. Xiaomi YU7: The electric SUV is reminiscent of competitors of Ferrari or Porsche. picture: xiaomiInstead of new electric car crisis management: After several accidents Xiaomi puts the presentation of the hope carrier YU7 on ice.The electric …

Xiaomi's arrival in the highly competitive electric car market was expected with interest and even considered to have high hopes. However, the Chinese manufacturer's ambitious launch is now facing serious turbulence following reports of serious accidents, including fatal outcomes, involving his vehicle.