Xiaomi SU7 electric car unveiled; To rival Porsche Taycan Turbo

The range is expected to be around 800 km, with the top-spec AWD variant reportedly offers 634 BHP.

Chinese smartphone maker, Xiaomi, has unveiled its first car, the SU7 - an all-electric sedan. The name SU7 is said to be an acronym for "Speed Ultra".

The new Xiaomi SU7 is said to be positioned as a direct rival to the Porsche Taycan Turbo in terms of performance. However, it will also come with intelligent driving features found in cars like the Tesla Model S. The SU7 even looks similar to its direct rivals from certain angles.

The four-door electric sedan comes with LED lighting all around, an active aero wing at the back, C-shaped LED taillights connected by a light bar, a stylish alloy wheel design and LiDAR tech. Inside, the SU7 will offer a host of connected tech, comfort features and driver assistance like autonomous driving. The display inside the car will use software & electronics from Xiaomi, which should allow the driver's smartphone to seamlessly integrate with the car's infotainment unit.

While the exact powertrain details are yet to be revealed, reports state that the Xiaomi SU7 could come with a 101 kWh battery (from BYD & CATL) and will be offered in single-motor & dual-motor configurations. The range is expected to be around 800 km, with the top-spec AWD variant reportedly offers 634 BHP. The car is also expected to be capable of accelerating from 0-100 km/h in just 2.78 seconds and reach a top speed of 265 km/h.

The exact details and the price will be announced closer to the time of launch.

Source: Electrek