Xiaomi SU7 Outsold Tesla Model 3 in China for First Time in December
In a significant milestone for the Chinese electric vehicle market, Xiaomi’s all-electric sedan, the SU7, outsold Tesla’s Model 3 in China for the first time in December. According to data compiled by the auto service platform Dongchedi, the SU7 recorded sales of 25,815 units, surpassing the Model 3’s 21,046 units. Consequently, the SU7 and Model 3 ranked fourth and fifth, respectively, on the list of best-selling all-electric sedans for the month. The top spots were occupied by BYD’s Seagull, which sold 48,754 units, and two budget models from Wuling. Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun highlighted these figures on social media, emphasizing the competitive landscape. In total, Xiaomi delivered over 135,000 SU7 units in 2024, its debut year for automotive manufacturing. Looking ahead, the tech giant plans to launch its second vehicle model this summer, designed to compete directly with Tesla’s popular Model Y. This development underscores the intensifying competition between established global EV leaders like Tesla and emerging Chinese tech entrants like Xiaomi, reflecting shifting consumer preferences and robust domestic production capabilities in China's rapidly evolving automotive sector.
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Xiaomi SU7 Outsold Tesla Model 3 in China for First Time in December
In a significant milestone for the Chinese electric vehicle market, Xiaomi’s all-electric sedan, the SU7, outsold Tesla’s Model 3 in China for the first time in December. According to data compiled by the auto service platform Dongchedi, the SU7 recorded sales of 25,815 units, surpassing the Model 3’s 21,046 units. Consequently, the SU7 and Model 3 ranked fourth and fifth, respectively, on the list of best-selling all-electric sedans for the month. The top spots were occupied by BYD’s Seagull, which sold 48,754 units, and two budget models from Wuling. Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun highlighted these figures on social media, emphasizing the competitive landscape. In total, Xiaomi delivered over 135,000 SU7 units in 2024, its debut year for automotive manufacturing. Looking ahead, the tech giant plans to launch its second vehicle model this summer, designed to compete directly with Tesla’s popular Model Y. This development underscores the intensifying competition between established global EV leaders like Tesla and emerging Chinese tech entrants like Xiaomi, reflecting shifting consumer preferences and robust domestic production capabilities in China's rapidly evolving automotive sector.
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