Chinese authorities have inadvertently unveiled Xiaomi’s upcoming electric vehicle, the SU7, through a certification process, showcasing its interior and exterior design. Recently, a prototype of the Xiaomi SU7 was spotted testing on a Chinese highway, covered in heavy camouflage. Despite the camouflage, the distinctive design of the SU7 was evident as it maneuvered on the road.
In a video captured by an onlooker, the heavily camouflaged SU7 prototype was observed accelerating on the highway. When the observer attempted to get closer for a better view, the driver of the prototype accelerated further, switching lanes to avoid being closely scrutinized. The video suggests that the prototype may have been traveling at speeds exceeding 200 km/h.
The Xiaomi SU7, as outlined by Chinese authorities, is expected to offer a rear-wheel-drive option featuring a 220 kW motor, a top speed of 210 km/h, an LFP battery pack from BYD, and a curb weight of 1,980 kg. Additionally, a higher-end all-wheel-drive model is anticipated, boasting two motors with a combined output of 495 kW, a top speed of 265 km/h, an NMC ternary battery from CATL, an active rear wing, and a curb weight of 2,205 kg.
Manufactured under contract by the state-owned BAIC Off-road Vehicle Co., the Xiaomi SU7 shares similar dimensions with the Tesla Model S, measuring 4,997 mm in length, 1,963 mm in width, and 1,455 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3,000 mm. The SU7 is slated for launch in the first quarter of the upcoming year, with an expected price of around CNY 300,000 (approximately €39,100 at current exchange rates).
