Now it could go very quickly
The Chinese manufacturer Xiaomi has been working on its own electric car for some time. According to reports, a first prototype has now been completed, but Xiaomi did not want to confirm this.
Xiaomi: First e-car prototype completed?
We’ve known about Xiaomi’s plans for a long time to attack with its own electric cars. The Chinese manufacturer has spent billions on research and development to be able to stand up to the established manufacturers. Now a success can be reported, because supposedly on September 28th first prototype of the “Xiaomi Car” been completed (source: carscoops). Xiaomi did not want to confirm this when asked.
Xiaomi has not yet shown its electric car at its “Global Launch Event” in Munich. It remains to be seen when the first real presentation will be held. Previous rumors that this should be the case as early as August 2022 have turned out to be wrong. However, Xiaomi’s ambitious goal remains an industry leader as early as 2024 to grow in the “smart EV industry”.
It is clear that Xiaomi has big plans in the field of electromobility. Xiaomi founder and CEO Lei Jun has already confirmed that the first electric car will feature “advanced autonomous driving technologies” and that Tests of these systems have already begun. So far, however, e-cars from other manufacturers have been used here.
In the video, Xiaomi presents its vision of autonomous driving:
“Xiaomi Car” could appear in 2024
Up to one Market launch of Xiaomi’s e-car it might take some more time. Delivery of the first models is not scheduled to begin until 2024. Up to 150,000 vehicles are said to roll off the production line in the first year. If the Yizhuang factory is running at full capacity, up to 300,000 cars per year could be expected
