Xiaomi introduced the highly anticipated Xiaomi Su7, an ambitious project with which the brand aims to redefine automotive technology. The vehicle is a synthesis of Xiaomi’s brand-new philosophy, which includes five future automotive industries: electric motors, batteries, die-casting, autonomous driving, and smart interiors.
Smart electric vehicles are moving towards the integration of the automotive industry with consumer electronics and smart ecosystems. The integration of full-stack technologies is a necessary step for the development of the industry, and during the presentation event held last December 28 in China, She said that by integrating industrial production, intelligent software, and artificial intelligence, Xiaomi EV will completely redefine the automotive industry, which means a significant leap in its technological landscape.
The company, which has invested over 10 billion Chinese yuan in the initial stage of research and development, was stunned by the presentation of three electric motors that were developed and manufactured independently: Hyper Engine v6/v6s and Hyper Engine v8. According to Xiaomi, they use innovative technologies and boast amazing performance that sets new standards in the industry. In particular, the Hyper Engine v8 with a maximum speed of 27,200 rpm, an output of 425 kW, and a maximum torque of 635 Nm creates a world record in the field of electric motors. To enable these ultra-high rotation speeds, Xiaomi used the first ultra-strong silicon steel plate with a tensile strength of 960 Mpa, which boasts a strength that exceeds traditional market offerings by more than two times. Hyper Engine V8s is under development and will be mass-produced and implemented in Xiaomi electric cars in 2025.
Xiaomi has also independently developed the technology of the integrated Ctb battery through an innovative technology that allows an overall performance improvement of 24.4% and a maximum capacity of up to 150 kWh, which translates into a theoretical Ctb charging autonomy of more than 1200 km.
In the field of research and development of materials, Xiaomi has developed Titan Metal, a high-strength, high-resistance, and heat-treated die-cast material, while in the field of intelligent software technology, the Chinese giant has proven its position as a world technology leader. When it comes to autonomous driving, Xiaomi is pioneering three key technologies: adaptive Bev technology, a basic road mapping model, and Super-Res network occupation technology. The former is a cutting-edge innovation that uses different scenario-based perception algorithms to ensure wider visibility in urban scenarios, enhanced vision in high-speed scenarios, and greater accuracy in parking scenarios. However, the basic model of road mapping brings a revolution in the traditional methods of perception of road conditions. This model not only recognizes real-time conditions and intelligently switches to a more reasonable driving path, but it can also smoothly navigate complex intersections without relying on high-resolution maps by learning complex intersection scenarios and the habits of experienced drivers. Finally, the Super-Res Occupancy Network technology achieves unlimited irregular obstacle recognition categories and improves recognition accuracy up to 0.1m. In addition, the one-click noise reduction function eliminates the impact of rain and snow on recognition, greatly reducing the chance of misidentification. In addition to the basic road mapping model, Xiaomi has also independently developed the first end-to-end AI sensing and decision-making model for automated parking. This model enables real-time observation and dynamic parking adaptation in challenging scenarios such as elevator car parks. On the hardware side, the system features high-end configurations, including two high-performance Nvidia Orin chips with a combined processing power of 508Tops. The perception hardware on the Xiaomi Su7 Max includes Lidar, eleven high-definition cameras, three-millimeter wave radars, and twelve ultrasonic radars.
Xiaomi Ev Smart Cabin uses human-centered interaction architecture and features a 16.1-inch 3K center console, a 56-inch head-up Hud display, a 7.1-inch rotating dashboard, and two extension stands that allow two tablet devices to be mounted. It is also equipped with an automotive Snapdragon 8295 chip with AI computing power of up to 30 Tops, which enables an immersive interactive experience by connecting five different screens. The system works exceptionally smoothly, booting the vehicle’s operating system in just 1.49 seconds after unlocking the door.
The Xiaomi Su7 also excels in performance, accelerating from 0-100 km/h in just 2.78 seconds, putting it firmly in the sub-2 second supercar club, and is capable of an amazing top speed of 265 km/h.
Lei Jun said that Xiaomi’s entry into the automotive sector is a very significant event for the brand. This represents a long-term commitment and deep investment in key technologies, a formative moment for modern intelligent industrial manufacturing capabilities, and, above all, a crucial step towards the completion of an intelligent ecosystem. Person x car x home”, which Xiaomi wants. Lei Jun emphasized: “Entering the automotive sector is a new beginning for Xiaomi, and I believe that one day Xiaomi electric vehicles will be present on the roads around the world.”.