US EditionXiaomi begins pre-orders for spruced up version of SU7 sedan, stresses safety features
The upgraded SU7 includes standard LiDAR and extends the CLTC range to 902 km, with pre-orders starting at 229,900 yuan, undercutting Tesla Model 3 prices in China.
- On Wednesday, Xiaomi opened pre-orders for an upgraded SU7 starting at 229,900 yuan, keeping it cheaper than Tesla Model 3 in China.
- After safety incidents last year, Xiaomi prioritized safety as `the basis and premise`, Lei Jun said, while shifting production to ramp up YU7 SUV output affected SU7 supply.
- The refreshed SU7 adds lidar and 4D millimeter-wave radars with chips delivering 700 tera operations per second, offered in Standard, Pro, and Max trims with a CLTC range up to 902 km.
- Xiaomi has sold more than 360,000 SU7s in 21 months and, after delivering more than 410,000 EVs last year, aims to sell around 550,000 EVs in 2026.
- Despite early momentum, sales slowed and Tesla Model 3 outsold the SU7 in September and November, while the new-generation SU7 is expected to launch in April.
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Xiaomi begins pre-orders for spruced up version of SU7 sedan, stresses safety features
China's Xiaomi began taking pre-orders on Wednesday for an upgraded version of its SU7 model, aiming to boost the popularity of the company's best-selling electric sedan in the highly competitive Chinese market.
Xiaomi Opens Pre-Orders for Updated SU7: Standard LiDAR & Range Up to 902km · TechNode
Xiaomi began pre-orders today for the 2026 SU7, listing three specific trims: Standard (229,900 RMB / ~$31,700), Pro (259,900 RMB / ~$35,800), and Max (309,900 RMB / ~$42,700). Performance hardware sees a major baseline upgrade. All models now feature LiDAR, the V6s Plus motor, four-piston front calipers, and a staggered tire setup (245mm front / 265mm rear). Differentiation lies in the chassis and range. The Pro and Max trims exclusively add du…
Xiaomi to Launch Gen-2 SU7 in April with Slightly Higher Prices
Xiaomi announced on Wednesday that the launch of the new generation of its SU7 model is scheduled for April. The company plans to deliver over half a million vehicles this year as it prepares to launch its first ever extended-range model in the next few months. Immediately after the disclosure, pre-sales for the new generation of the sedan opened with a price of 229,900 yuan — equivalent to $32,900. Similarly to the first generation, the Gen-2 S…
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