Top stories of Xiaomi EV in 2024

In 2024, Xiaomi EV made its presence in the competitive electric vehicle market with remarkable milestones spanning product innovation, strategic partnerships, and market expansion.

From the successful debut of its first model, the SU7, and achieving a production milestone of 100,000 units in record time, to unveiling its cutting-edge smart chassis pre-research technologies and forging collaborations with industry giants like NIO, XPENG, and Li Auto, Xiaomi EV demonstrated its commitment to redefining mobility.

Key achievements also included groundbreaking updates like Vision-Language Model (VLM) integration via OTA, the launch of the high-performance SU7 Ultra, and a strategic battery manufacturing partnership with CATL. This overview provides a closer look at Xiaomi EV's major accomplishments in 2024, paving the way for its ambitious plans in 2025.

Xiaomi EV forms charging network collaboration with NIO, XPENG, Li Auto

On December 25, Xiaomi EV announced through its official Weibo account strategic partnerships with NIO, XPENG, and Li Auto to collaborate on charging network interoperability.

Xiaomi EV rolls out OTA update on Xiaomi SU7 model with VLM integration

On December 23, Xiaomi EV announced the release of the 1.4.5 OTA update for its SU7 model, introducing 13 new features and 26 enhancements. A key highlight is the integration of the Vision-Language Model (VLM), which significantly improves the vehicle's ability to interpret complex road environments and special traffic zones. 

Xiaomi EV's second model 'YU7' to hit market in mid-2025

On December 9, Xiaomi EV announced on its official Weibo account that its second electric vehicle (EV) model would be an SUV named the Xiaomi YU7, slated for release between June and July next year.

Xiaomi EV releases four pre-research technologies related to smart chassis

On November 14, Xiaomi EV announced four pre-research smart chassis technologies: Xiaomi Full Active Suspension, Xiaomi Hyper Quad-Motor System, Xiaomi 48V Brake-by-Wire System, and Xiaomi 48V Steer-by-Wire System. According to Xiaomi founder Lei Jun, the innovations enable the car to "dance, turn on the spot, and even perform a compass turn."

Xiaomi EV rolls off 100,000th unit of SU7 model

Xiaomi EV saw the 100,000th unit of its first mass-produced model, the Xiaomi SU7, roll off the production line on November 13. The achievement comes just 230 days after the model hit the market, according to a post on Xiaomi EV’s Weibo account.

Xiaomi unveils SU7 Ultra with pre-sale price of 814,900 yuan

On October 29, Xiaomi introduced the mass-produced version of its high-performance electric vehicle, the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra, with the pre-sale price of 814,900 yuan announced at the same time. 

CATL breaks ground on Beijing battery base with BAIC, Xiaomi, Jingneng Group

On June 18th, the groundbreaking ceremony for the Beijing Contemporary Amperex Battery Base project, which is jointly invested by CATL, BAIC Group, Jingneng Group, and Xiaomi Group, took place in Beijing, according to a post on CATL's WeChat account.

Xiaomi rolls out OTA upgrade for SU7's smart cockpit, intelligent driving systems

On May 17, Xiaomi EV announced the rollout of its OTA update for the SU7 model, which would be upgraded to the Xiaomi HyperOS 1.1.2 version.

Infineon to supply Xiaomi EV with power semiconductors

Automotive semiconductor supplier Infineon on May 6 announced that it reached an agreement with Xiaomi EV to supply advanced power semiconductors to the carmaker by 2027.

Xiaomi EV's SU7 all-electric sedan hits market, starting at 215,900 yuan

Xiaomi EV's first production model, the SU7 battery-electric sedan, officially hit the market on the evening of March 28. The SU7 comes with three trim levels with prices starting from 215,900 yuan for the standard single-motor version, 245,900 yuan for the single-motor Pro version, and 299,900 yuan for the dual-motor Max version.

Xiaomi EV's super factory unveiled by Lei Jun's social media post

Xiaomi's founder, Chairman, and CEO, Lei Jun, recently took to Weibo to announce the official unveiling of Xiaomi EV's super factory.

Xiaomi SU7 electric vehicle starts nationwide road test: Lei Jun

On February 3, Xiaomi Group's founder, Lei Jun, took to his personal Weibo account to announce the commencement of nationwide road testing for the Xiaomi SU7 vehicle model.

Xiaomi EV inks cooperation agreements with 14 sales & service providers

On January 9, Xiaomi Auto disclosed via its official Weibo account that it had inked collaboration agreements with 14 initial sales and service partners at their Beijing headquarters, signaling the substantial progression of Xiaomi EV’s new retail model from planning to execution, promising further updates soon.