OTODIVA – Apparently Hyundai and Wuling have to start being wary because of electric cars Xiaomi SU7 ready to roam the streets. This means, The number of competitors between the two electric car brands will increase, with greater innovation and technology.
Is known, Currently Wuling and Hyundai have quite a large share of the electric car market in the country. With challenges from technology and IoT manufacturers from China, Xiaomi SU7, Both EV companies must maximize their sales strategies to attract electric vehicle fans.
Through a launch event held in Beijing today, 28 December 2023, Xiaomi officially shows their first electric car, Xiaomi SU7. The vehicle, which has a futuristic appearance, was exhibited directly by the CEO, She Jun, who have ambitions high enough to be able to achieve targets 1 from 5 the best vehicle manufacturer in the future.
Previously, Lei Jun himself once uploaded a picture of a Xiaomi electric car on his X account, although without any details, including his name. Now it has been revealed that the electric car is the Xiaomi SU7. Reportedly, The SU7 will be marketed in two variants. Unlike smartphones which have different memory areas, Electric cars will be differentiated in terms of range or distance traveled by the vehicle.
Interesting, SU7 will be equipped with Xiaomi Pilot, an autonomous driving solution or automatic driving system utilizing a special hardware platform with complex data processing. SU7 is targeted to pass the test in 100 city in China at the end 2024 future.
Xiaomi SU7 with Longer Mileage
According to Lei Jun's explanation, Xiaomi SU7 will be the first electric car with a very long range. If Wuling and Hyundai are only stuck at average 400 kilometer, The SU7 will be able to cover distances of up to 800 kilometer. It's no surprise that Lei Jun hopes that the SU7 will become a dream car, is in a class that is on par with premium offerings on the market such as Porsche and Tesla.
From a design standpoint, Xiaomi SU7 also appears in a sedan model and is available in three different color options.
In designing the first Xiaomi electric car, Lei Jun mentioned that there was interference from the former designer of the BMW iX electric car, former Mercedes Benz employee who designed the Vision EQXX, and Chris Bangle who is a BMW veteran, recruited as a design consultant. Proving the company's seriousness in designing its first vehicle, to achieve the highest aerodynamic value.
Will be present for the premium electric car market, Xiaomi SU7 will be available in two different variants, namely SU7 and SU7 Max. The highest variant of the Xiaomi SU7 Max carries a battery with advanced technology that can provide a mileage of up to 800 kilometer. With 800V charging support for long range 220 kilometers in time 5 just minutes, or 510 kilometers deep 15 minute.
Not only willing to be taken on a long journey, This Xiaomi electric car offers a top speed of up to 265km/h, has 673ps of power, and the acceleration speed from zero to 100km/h is just in 2,78 seconds—faster than the Tesla Model S or Porsche Taycan Turbo.
Apart from performance, Xiaomi also boasts the trunk capacity of its first Xiaomi electric car, each has its own space 517 liters behind and 105 liter at the front—also claimed to be larger than the two competitors mentioned previously. Of course, the technology embedded in this car is also considered cutting-edge.
Can be operated with iOS devices
Runs the HyperOS operating system, Xiaomi electric car is equipped with a screen 16,1 inches of 3K resolution on the dashboard in the middle of the cabin, powered by a Snapdragon processor 8295 which makes it only take less than two seconds to turn on. This screen can be used to access media, seat control, to other Xiaomi AIoT. Meanwhile behind each front driver's seat, There is a magnetic area to attach the Xiaomi Pad or iPad.
Users can run more than three application windows at once, including displaying the smartphone screen directly to the main screen of the Xiaomi electric car. The audio itself is amplified by approx 25 speakers scattered throughout the cabin, amplified by Dolby Atmos. Interestingly, Xiaomi still deliberately provides some conventional touches.
On the center console, Xiaomi electric cars are given a number of physical buttons for important functions such as air conditioning. Even behind the main screen, hidden additional buttons for control, alternative to touching the screen. The type of door handle chosen is still conventional, because it is said to be more suitable for various seasons.
The Lidar sensor on the windshield of the Xiaomi electric car is said to be able to detect objects at a distance 200 meter, with pixel accuracy as small as 0.1m. In the demo, It is shown that this car is capable of running automatically through congested areas, including passing tests for various types of parking.
Sadly, Lei Jun still cannot reveal how much the Xiaomi SU7 electric car will cost. However, he said that the price would be quite expensive, because it wants to compete with premium electric cars on the market today, instead target competitors who sell at more affordable prices.
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