Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun Showcases New SU7 in Teardown Livestream, Reports Over 40,000 Orders
Lei Jun, the founder and CEO of Xiaomi, conducted a comprehensive three-hour livestream from the company's automobile manufacturing facility in Beijing's Yizhuang district. The broadcast featured a detailed teardown of the new-generation SU7 sedan, aimed at demonstrating the vehicle's build quality and safety standards. Accompanied by automotive safety expert Zhu Xichan, Lei examined various components, including exterior paintwork, forged wheels, interior materials, and a sophisticated 7.1.4-channel audio system. Significant attention was given to structural integrity, highlighting aerospace-grade aluminum anti-collision beams and rigorous battery safety tests, such as high-temperature nail penetration trials. During the event, Lei announced that locked orders for the new SU7 model had surpassed 40,000 units. He further reported strong delivery momentum, noting that since deliveries commenced on March 23, Xiaomi has delivered over 7,000 vehicles within just nine days. This averages to nearly 800 units per day, indicating robust consumer demand and efficient production capabilities for Xiaomi's expanding electric vehicle portfolio.
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Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun Showcases New SU7 in Teardown Livestream, Reports Over 40,000 Orders
Lei Jun, the founder and CEO of Xiaomi, conducted a comprehensive three-hour livestream from the company's automobile manufacturing facility in Beijing's Yizhuang district. The broadcast featured a detailed teardown of the new-generation SU7 sedan, aimed at demonstrating the vehicle's build quality and safety standards. Accompanied by automotive safety expert Zhu Xichan, Lei examined various components, including exterior paintwork, forged wheels, interior materials, and a sophisticated 7.1.4-channel audio system. Significant attention was given to structural integrity, highlighting aerospace-grade aluminum anti-collision beams and rigorous battery safety tests, such as high-temperature nail penetration trials. During the event, Lei announced that locked orders for the new SU7 model had surpassed 40,000 units. He further reported strong delivery momentum, noting that since deliveries commenced on March 23, Xiaomi has delivered over 7,000 vehicles within just nine days. This averages to nearly 800 units per day, indicating robust consumer demand and efficient production capabilities for Xiaomi's expanding electric vehicle portfolio.
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