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News18
5 hours ago
- Automotive
- News18
This Popular Smartphone Brand Is Now Selling Electric SUVs. When Is It Coming To India?
Available in four trims - SU7, SU7 Pro, SU7 Max, and SU7 Ultra - the car has been positioned as a direct rival to Tesla's Model 3 Chinese electronics giant Xiaomi, best known for its smartphones, has reported record-breaking earnings in the second quarter of 2025 as its electric vehicle (EV) business gathers momentum. The company posted revenue of 116 billion Chinese yuan (about $16.1 billion), marking a 30.5% year-on-year increase, its highest ever. While Xiaomi's smartphone business held steady during the quarter, the real surge came from its EV segment, which has quickly become a growth engine. Xiaomi President Lu Weibing said the company aims to enter the European EV market by 2027, though he clarified there are no immediate plans for India. Company executives in India reiterated that the EV strategy will remain focused on the Chinese market for the next two to three years. Although Xiaomi's first electric sedan, the SU7, was displayed at an auto show in India earlier this year, the company has indicated that sales here are unlikely to begin before 2027. Officials stressed they are still studying Indian market conditions and government policies before taking any steps. Xiaomi formally set up its automobile division in September 2021 with headquarters in Beijing. In July 2024, it secured approval from Chinese regulators to manufacture autonomous EVs, enabling the company to independently produce cars. Its debut model, the SU7 sedan, made waves when it was unveiled in December 2023 and launched in March 2024. Within 24 hours, Xiaomi received 90,000 orders, and by the end of 2024, the figure had surged to 2,48,000 locked-in bookings. Available in four trims – SU7, SU7 Pro, SU7 Max, and SU7 Ultra – the car has been positioned as a direct rival to Tesla's Model 3, offering long range, high performance, and integration with Xiaomi's HyperOS ecosystem. Riding on the success of its sedan, Xiaomi entered the SUV market in June 2025 with the YU7, offered in three variants: YU7 (priced at 2,53,500 yuan), YU7 Pro (2,79,900 yuan), and YU7 Max (3,29,900 yuan). The reception was electric. Within three minutes of launch, 200,000 pre-orders were recorded, climbing to 2,89,000 in the first hour. The YU7 boasts a range of up to 835 km, outpacing Tesla's Model Y, along with high output of up to 690 bhp and ultra-fast charging. These features have cemented its place in the premium SUV segment and boosted Xiaomi's profile as a serious contender in the EV space. Looking ahead, Xiaomi has confirmed plans to introduce the YU9 in 2026. The SUV will be a range-extended electric vehicle (EREV), featuring a 1.5-litre turbo engine that functions as a generator. It will compete against established luxury rivals including Volvo and BMW, as well as China's own L9 and AITO M9. Xiaomi's rapid transformation from a smartphone maker into a dual-tech and mobility powerhouse signals how Chinese companies are reshaping the global EV market. For now, the focus remains on China and, soon, Europe, with India still a market under observation. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Loading comments...
The Standard
a day ago
- Automotive
- The Standard
Xiaomi Q2 profit soars on EV, appliance sales; to tap into Latin Amercia in Q3
A Xiaomi SU7 Ultra electric vehicle (EV) is displayed during a media day for the Auto Shanghai show in Shanghai, China April 23, 2025. REUTERS/Go Nakamura/File Photo
News24
6 days ago
- Automotive
- News24
Smart cars, faster phones: Is South Africa entering a new digital era?
Africa is buzzing with excitement as whispers of a global motorsport spectacle coming to our shores grow louder. The thought of high-speed action, cutting-edge engineering, and an international spotlight has ignited imaginations across the country. But while the nation awaits green lights on the track, Xiaomi South Africa is already living in the fast lane, delivering a high-performance experience that redefines both mobility and lifestyle. Meet the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra, a fully electric smart vehicle that has already wowed global audiences and is set to bring that same energy to South African streets in the future. Stylish, smart, and built for speed, the SU7 Ultra isn't just a car, it's a vision of the future in motion. Designed with Xiaomi's signature precision, the SU7 Ultra fuses cutting-edge tech, breathtaking performance, and modern luxury, capturing the spirit of motorsport while embracing the elegance and sustainability of next-generation electric mobility. More than a car, a connected lifestyle Already beloved for its sleek smartphones and smart home innovations, Xiaomi is now accelerating its lifestyle journey in South Africa. Whether you're capturing memories on a Xiaomi 5G smartphone, dimming your lights with a voice command, Xiaomi's connected ecosystem is designed to enhance everyday living with intelligence, style, and ease. In Q2 of 2025, Xiaomi secured its place as the top smartphone vendor in South Africa, ranking #3 in the market, with a 12% market share and an annual growth rate of 3%. These milestones signal not just strong performance, but deep trust from South African consumers and a growing appetite for premium yet accessible technology. Power meets poise Xiaomi SU7 Ultra production model has set the Fastest Electric Executive Vehicle record at the Nürburgring Nordschleife with a blistering lap time of 7:04.957 minutes. Equipped with the optional track package, Xiaomi SU7 Ultra conquered the legendary circuit on its first attempt, establishing itself as the undisputed leader in high-performance electric vehicles. Innovation that's premium and for everyone At the heart of Xiaomi's philosophy is the belief that Innovation is for Everyone, a guiding principle that promises premium design, intelligent features, and environmental responsibility, without the premium price tag. Whether you're living smart with Xiaomi's home tech, navigating your day with a Xiaomi wearable, you're tapping into a world where performance, sustainability, and design meet to elevate the everyday.
IOL News
13-08-2025
- Automotive
- IOL News
South Africa Gears Up for High-Speed Glory, And Xiaomi Is Already Leading the Race
Whether you're capturing life with a Xiaomi smartphone, controlling your smart home ecosystem, every product is designed with intuitive performance, responsible design, and long-term sustainability in mind. Image: Supplied As South Africa inches closer to reclaiming its place on the global motorsport stage, the national buzz around speed, precision engineering, and next-gen performance is impossible to ignore. While the country awaits confirmation of a world-class motorsport event that could light up our circuits and global profile, Xiaomi South Africa will deliver the kind of engineering excellence and adrenaline-pumping innovation that fans are craving, not on the track, but on the road. Enter the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra, a fully electric smart vehicle that has already begun turning heads globally. It has set the Fastest Electric Executive Vehicle record at the Nürburgring Nordschleife with a blistering lap time of 7:04.957 minutes. Equipped with the optional track package, Xiaomi SU7 Ultra conquered the legendary circuit on its first attempt, establishing itself as the undisputed leader in high-performance electric vehicles. A Smart Ecosystem in the Fast Lane Globally known for disrupting the smartphone space, Xiaomi's journey in South Africa has evolved at remarkable speed. The brand has built a strong and growing base of tech-savvy consumers who value innovation without compromise, and that ethos now extends beyond the screen and into the driver's seat. In Q2 of 2025, Xiaomi ranked as the number three smartphone vendor in South Africa, with a 12%-unit share and 3% annual growth, reflecting strong local demand and sustained consumer trust in the brand. From powerful smartphones to smart home ecosystems, and now intelligent electric vehicles, Xiaomi is positioning itself as a lifestyle brand, not just a tech brand. Performance That Matches the Moment The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra was built for thrill-seekers and tech enthusiasts alike. With its high-performance electric powertrain, intelligent driving features, and refined design, it's the kind of vehicle that feels at home both in the city and on the open road. And with 0–100 km/h acceleration in under 3 seconds, it certainly knows how to make an entrance. Just as South Africa eyes the return of international motorsport glory, Xiaomi is helping to shape a homegrown narrative of speed, innovation, and excellence. The SU7 Ultra isn't just an EV, it's a symbol of where technology and performance meet, right here on South African soil. Innovation You Can Feel and Afford In true Xiaomi fashion, the SU7 Ultra brings together premium quality, cutting-edge innovation, and affordability values that have defined the brand's meteoric rise in mobile technology and now drive its expansion into the auto world. Join Xiaomi's Innovation Journey At Xiaomi, 'Innovation for Everyone' is more than just a slogan; it's a guiding principle. It reflects the brand's promise to bring world-class technology to more people, without compromising on quality or sustainability. Whether you're capturing life with a Xiaomi smartphone, controlling your smart home ecosystem, every product is designed with intuitive performance, responsible design, and long-term sustainability in mind. It's how Xiaomi is helping to build a smarter, more connected, and more sustainable future for all South Africans. As South Africa looks ahead to a potential era of speed, engineering brilliance, and international attention, Xiaomi invites tech lovers to explore how the brand is already driving that future, one breakthrough at a time.
The Advertiser
05-08-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Ferrari's first EV may be benchmarked against a Chinese electric super sedan
Ferrari may have pushed back the launch of its second electric vehicle (EV) due to "zero" demand, but that should give the famed Italian brand plenty of time to benchmark it against the world's latest and greatest EVs. At the top of that list is the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra, the Chinese-made battery-electric super sedan which recently topped the Rimac Nevera to set a new Nurburgring lap record for a production EV, and the Porsche Taycan to claim a new four-door lap record at the infamous German circuit. The high-performance Chinese EV recorded a time of just 7:04.957 seconds around the 20.8km Nordschleife public road course. It's unclear whether Ferrari has actually purchased an Xiaomi SU7 Ultra, as some commenters have stated, but a bright yellow example of the battery-powered super sedan has been spotted leaving Ferrari's Maranello headquarters, as you can see in these images posted to Instagram and Chinese social media website Weibo. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. The SU7 isn't sold in Italy and this particular vehicle appears to be wearing Italian trade plates, suggesting Ferrari has imported the Chinese EV for research and development purposes. If so, it would be the first time in Ferrari's history that a Chinese vehicle has entered Maranello for either R&D or benchmarking purposes. That makes sense, given the Xiaomi only commenced deliveries of the SU7 Ultra in March and Ferrari is preparing to launch the first EV in its 80-year history. Tentatively named 'Elettrica', the first electric Ferrari will be a limited-edition EV that will debut a new four-door Ferrari body style that looks more like a liftback or shooting brake wagon than the Purosangue SUV. Already seen in spy shots, Ferrari's first EV has reportedly been designed in conjunction with Apple's former chief designer Jony Ive and will be larger than other Ferrari models. Pricing will apparently start from US$500,000 ($A770,000), and Ferrari expects to sell roughly 700 to 800 per year. Its powertrain will be revealed in Maranello on October 9, as part of a three-stage global launch for the mould-breaking EV, first customer deliveries of which are due to commence from October 2026. But Ferrari's second EV, which has now been delayed by at least two years, is expected to be a higher-volume, high-performance model that will need to offer stratospheric performance to match the SU7 Ultra. The SU7 Ultra packs a tri-motor powertrain that produces no less than 1138kW of power and 1770Nm of torque – and a claimed 0-100km/h acceleration time of just 1.98 seconds. It also features an advanced thermal management system to cope with sustained high-speed driving, which could be a particular focus for Ferrari. While Xiaomi plans to sell 10,000 examples of the SU7 Ultra this year alone, Ferrari's first two EVs will be much more limited. Following its inaugural limited-edition EV, Ferrari's subsequent battery-electric vehicle is planned to be a core model that will find 5000 to 6000 buyers during its five-year lifespan. However, sources at Maranello have told Reuters this second EV, which was initially due to be unveiled at the end of 2026, has been pushed back for a second time and will not make its public debut until 2028 at the earliest. One of the newswire's informants said this was due to "zero" long-term, sustained demand for a high-performance EV from Ferrari. Ferrari isn't the first Italian performance car brand to change its EV plans, with Maserati axing the electric MC20 supercar before its launch, and Lamborghini delaying its first EV until 2029, when it may actually launch as a plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) rather than a fully electric vehicle. MORE: Everything Ferrari Content originally sourced from: Ferrari may have pushed back the launch of its second electric vehicle (EV) due to "zero" demand, but that should give the famed Italian brand plenty of time to benchmark it against the world's latest and greatest EVs. At the top of that list is the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra, the Chinese-made battery-electric super sedan which recently topped the Rimac Nevera to set a new Nurburgring lap record for a production EV, and the Porsche Taycan to claim a new four-door lap record at the infamous German circuit. The high-performance Chinese EV recorded a time of just 7:04.957 seconds around the 20.8km Nordschleife public road course. It's unclear whether Ferrari has actually purchased an Xiaomi SU7 Ultra, as some commenters have stated, but a bright yellow example of the battery-powered super sedan has been spotted leaving Ferrari's Maranello headquarters, as you can see in these images posted to Instagram and Chinese social media website Weibo. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. The SU7 isn't sold in Italy and this particular vehicle appears to be wearing Italian trade plates, suggesting Ferrari has imported the Chinese EV for research and development purposes. If so, it would be the first time in Ferrari's history that a Chinese vehicle has entered Maranello for either R&D or benchmarking purposes. That makes sense, given the Xiaomi only commenced deliveries of the SU7 Ultra in March and Ferrari is preparing to launch the first EV in its 80-year history. Tentatively named 'Elettrica', the first electric Ferrari will be a limited-edition EV that will debut a new four-door Ferrari body style that looks more like a liftback or shooting brake wagon than the Purosangue SUV. Already seen in spy shots, Ferrari's first EV has reportedly been designed in conjunction with Apple's former chief designer Jony Ive and will be larger than other Ferrari models. Pricing will apparently start from US$500,000 ($A770,000), and Ferrari expects to sell roughly 700 to 800 per year. Its powertrain will be revealed in Maranello on October 9, as part of a three-stage global launch for the mould-breaking EV, first customer deliveries of which are due to commence from October 2026. But Ferrari's second EV, which has now been delayed by at least two years, is expected to be a higher-volume, high-performance model that will need to offer stratospheric performance to match the SU7 Ultra. The SU7 Ultra packs a tri-motor powertrain that produces no less than 1138kW of power and 1770Nm of torque – and a claimed 0-100km/h acceleration time of just 1.98 seconds. It also features an advanced thermal management system to cope with sustained high-speed driving, which could be a particular focus for Ferrari. While Xiaomi plans to sell 10,000 examples of the SU7 Ultra this year alone, Ferrari's first two EVs will be much more limited. Following its inaugural limited-edition EV, Ferrari's subsequent battery-electric vehicle is planned to be a core model that will find 5000 to 6000 buyers during its five-year lifespan. However, sources at Maranello have told Reuters this second EV, which was initially due to be unveiled at the end of 2026, has been pushed back for a second time and will not make its public debut until 2028 at the earliest. One of the newswire's informants said this was due to "zero" long-term, sustained demand for a high-performance EV from Ferrari. Ferrari isn't the first Italian performance car brand to change its EV plans, with Maserati axing the electric MC20 supercar before its launch, and Lamborghini delaying its first EV until 2029, when it may actually launch as a plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) rather than a fully electric vehicle. MORE: Everything Ferrari Content originally sourced from: Ferrari may have pushed back the launch of its second electric vehicle (EV) due to "zero" demand, but that should give the famed Italian brand plenty of time to benchmark it against the world's latest and greatest EVs. At the top of that list is the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra, the Chinese-made battery-electric super sedan which recently topped the Rimac Nevera to set a new Nurburgring lap record for a production EV, and the Porsche Taycan to claim a new four-door lap record at the infamous German circuit. The high-performance Chinese EV recorded a time of just 7:04.957 seconds around the 20.8km Nordschleife public road course. It's unclear whether Ferrari has actually purchased an Xiaomi SU7 Ultra, as some commenters have stated, but a bright yellow example of the battery-powered super sedan has been spotted leaving Ferrari's Maranello headquarters, as you can see in these images posted to Instagram and Chinese social media website Weibo. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. The SU7 isn't sold in Italy and this particular vehicle appears to be wearing Italian trade plates, suggesting Ferrari has imported the Chinese EV for research and development purposes. If so, it would be the first time in Ferrari's history that a Chinese vehicle has entered Maranello for either R&D or benchmarking purposes. That makes sense, given the Xiaomi only commenced deliveries of the SU7 Ultra in March and Ferrari is preparing to launch the first EV in its 80-year history. Tentatively named 'Elettrica', the first electric Ferrari will be a limited-edition EV that will debut a new four-door Ferrari body style that looks more like a liftback or shooting brake wagon than the Purosangue SUV. Already seen in spy shots, Ferrari's first EV has reportedly been designed in conjunction with Apple's former chief designer Jony Ive and will be larger than other Ferrari models. Pricing will apparently start from US$500,000 ($A770,000), and Ferrari expects to sell roughly 700 to 800 per year. Its powertrain will be revealed in Maranello on October 9, as part of a three-stage global launch for the mould-breaking EV, first customer deliveries of which are due to commence from October 2026. But Ferrari's second EV, which has now been delayed by at least two years, is expected to be a higher-volume, high-performance model that will need to offer stratospheric performance to match the SU7 Ultra. The SU7 Ultra packs a tri-motor powertrain that produces no less than 1138kW of power and 1770Nm of torque – and a claimed 0-100km/h acceleration time of just 1.98 seconds. It also features an advanced thermal management system to cope with sustained high-speed driving, which could be a particular focus for Ferrari. While Xiaomi plans to sell 10,000 examples of the SU7 Ultra this year alone, Ferrari's first two EVs will be much more limited. Following its inaugural limited-edition EV, Ferrari's subsequent battery-electric vehicle is planned to be a core model that will find 5000 to 6000 buyers during its five-year lifespan. However, sources at Maranello have told Reuters this second EV, which was initially due to be unveiled at the end of 2026, has been pushed back for a second time and will not make its public debut until 2028 at the earliest. One of the newswire's informants said this was due to "zero" long-term, sustained demand for a high-performance EV from Ferrari. Ferrari isn't the first Italian performance car brand to change its EV plans, with Maserati axing the electric MC20 supercar before its launch, and Lamborghini delaying its first EV until 2029, when it may actually launch as a plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) rather than a fully electric vehicle. MORE: Everything Ferrari Content originally sourced from: Ferrari may have pushed back the launch of its second electric vehicle (EV) due to "zero" demand, but that should give the famed Italian brand plenty of time to benchmark it against the world's latest and greatest EVs. At the top of that list is the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra, the Chinese-made battery-electric super sedan which recently topped the Rimac Nevera to set a new Nurburgring lap record for a production EV, and the Porsche Taycan to claim a new four-door lap record at the infamous German circuit. The high-performance Chinese EV recorded a time of just 7:04.957 seconds around the 20.8km Nordschleife public road course. It's unclear whether Ferrari has actually purchased an Xiaomi SU7 Ultra, as some commenters have stated, but a bright yellow example of the battery-powered super sedan has been spotted leaving Ferrari's Maranello headquarters, as you can see in these images posted to Instagram and Chinese social media website Weibo. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. The SU7 isn't sold in Italy and this particular vehicle appears to be wearing Italian trade plates, suggesting Ferrari has imported the Chinese EV for research and development purposes. If so, it would be the first time in Ferrari's history that a Chinese vehicle has entered Maranello for either R&D or benchmarking purposes. That makes sense, given the Xiaomi only commenced deliveries of the SU7 Ultra in March and Ferrari is preparing to launch the first EV in its 80-year history. Tentatively named 'Elettrica', the first electric Ferrari will be a limited-edition EV that will debut a new four-door Ferrari body style that looks more like a liftback or shooting brake wagon than the Purosangue SUV. Already seen in spy shots, Ferrari's first EV has reportedly been designed in conjunction with Apple's former chief designer Jony Ive and will be larger than other Ferrari models. Pricing will apparently start from US$500,000 ($A770,000), and Ferrari expects to sell roughly 700 to 800 per year. Its powertrain will be revealed in Maranello on October 9, as part of a three-stage global launch for the mould-breaking EV, first customer deliveries of which are due to commence from October 2026. But Ferrari's second EV, which has now been delayed by at least two years, is expected to be a higher-volume, high-performance model that will need to offer stratospheric performance to match the SU7 Ultra. The SU7 Ultra packs a tri-motor powertrain that produces no less than 1138kW of power and 1770Nm of torque – and a claimed 0-100km/h acceleration time of just 1.98 seconds. It also features an advanced thermal management system to cope with sustained high-speed driving, which could be a particular focus for Ferrari. While Xiaomi plans to sell 10,000 examples of the SU7 Ultra this year alone, Ferrari's first two EVs will be much more limited. Following its inaugural limited-edition EV, Ferrari's subsequent battery-electric vehicle is planned to be a core model that will find 5000 to 6000 buyers during its five-year lifespan. However, sources at Maranello have told Reuters this second EV, which was initially due to be unveiled at the end of 2026, has been pushed back for a second time and will not make its public debut until 2028 at the earliest. One of the newswire's informants said this was due to "zero" long-term, sustained demand for a high-performance EV from Ferrari. Ferrari isn't the first Italian performance car brand to change its EV plans, with Maserati axing the electric MC20 supercar before its launch, and Lamborghini delaying its first EV until 2029, when it may actually launch as a plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) rather than a fully electric vehicle. MORE: Everything Ferrari Content originally sourced from:
