Xiaomi unveils premier EV offering

MANILA: Xiaomi has unveiled its first electric vehicle (EV), which is said to have a maximum power output of 570 horsepower.

Named the Xiaomi SU7, the four-door electrified coupe is said to also reach a peak torque of 635 Newton-meters.

According to Xiaomi, the numbers were reportedly achieved by one of the three electric motors to be offered with the EV, specifically the HyperEngine V8s.

The two other engine options are the HyperEngine V6 and V6s.

Per Xiaomi, its electric motors can rival the performance of traditional large V8 and V6 powertrains from the era of internal combustion engines.

The HyperEngine V8s also boasts other innovative features like the industry's first ultra-high-strength silicon steel plate with a tensile strength of 960MPa, a strength that Xiaomi states can surpass mainstream industry offerings by more than two times.

In addition, the HyperEngine V8s will use bidirectional full oil cooling technology, S-shaped oil circuit design, and staggered silicon steel lamination design.

HyperEngine V8s is in development and set to be mass-produced and implemented in Xiaomi EVs in 2025.

As for its battery, the Xiaomi SU7 will be fitted with the brand’s self-developed battery that can offer a maximum capacity of around 150 kilowatt-hours and an all-electric range of about 1,200 kilometers.

“From the development of foundational core technologies, Xiaomi aims to redefine the technology of the automotive industry,” the Chinese consumer electronics said in a press release.

Xiaomi is yet to announce when it will officially roll out the SU7.

Photos from Xiaomi

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