Xiaomi is pushing the pace again in the EV world, where product cycles are measured in months and hesitation is punished fast. With the updated SU7 sedan, the Chinese company is making it clear that it does not intend to play a supporting role. Instead, it wants to stay at the center of one of the most competitive EV markets on the planet. Xiaomi officially launched the new generation SU7 on March 19, with the base model priced at 219,900 yuan, or about $31,870.

The timing matters. The original SU7 was a breakout success after launching two years ago, but Reuters reported earlier this year that SU7 sales had been trending down since August.

Xiaomi delivered more than 39,000 EVs in January 2026, then more than 20,000 in February, while preparing for mass production of the updated sedan. In other words, the company clearly saw a need to refresh the car before it started losing momentum in a market that moves unusually quickly.

A Bigger Technical Leap Than The Price Suggests

The revised SU7 rides on an 800-volt class silicon carbide platform, and Xiaomi says the Standard and Pro models now use a 752-volt system while the Max moves up to 897 volts, effectively pushing it close to a 900-volt setup. Battery choices are clearly separated. The Standard uses a 73 kWh pack and offers up to 447 miles of range on China’s CLTC cycle. The Pro stretches that to an eye-catching 560 miles, while the Max combines a 101.7 kWh battery with up to 519 miles of CLTC range.

Performance also steps up. The Standard and Pro now use Xiaomi’s updated single-motor setup with roughly 320 hp, while the dual-motor Max climbs to about 690 hp. Xiaomi says the Max can reach 62 mph in 3.08 seconds, which works out to roughly 3.0 seconds to 60 mph. That puts it in serious performance car territory, even before you get to the upgraded chassis hardware.

The refreshed car also brings Smart Chassis 2.0, with dual-chamber air suspension and continuous damper control, reinforcing the idea that Xiaomi wants the SU7 to feel more complete, not just quicker in a straight line.

Charging Speed And Driver Tech Are Now Central To The Pitch

One of the most impressive upgrades is charging. Xiaomi says the Max can add about 416 miles of range in 15 minutes, and the company is claiming roughly an 11-minute charge from 10% to 80% thanks to 5C charging capability. That directly targets one of the biggest barriers still facing EV adoption and gives the SU7 a much stronger argument in everyday use.

Xiaomi also made LiDAR standard across the lineup, along with a 4D millimeter-wave radar and Nvidia Thor-based computing power, all intended to raise the assisted driving and safety capability of the car. Reuters also noted that Xiaomi highlighted new mechanical door handles and a backup power supply designed to comply with upcoming Chinese safety rules.

The cabin has also moved upmarket. Xiaomi says the interior has been redesigned with soft-touch materials across nearly all high-contact surfaces, upgraded seating, more ambient lighting, better sound insulation, and more comfort features. All of that shows the company is not just chasing range figures and charging headlines. It is also trying to position the SU7 more convincingly as a premium EV sedan.

Buyers Responded Immediately

The market response suggests Xiaomi made the right call. Shortly after the launch, CEO Lei Jun said the new SU7 had received more than 15,000 locked-in orders in just 34 minutes. That does not just put the SU7 back into the conversation. It strengthens Xiaomi’s position as one of the fastest rising EV makers in the world and shows that the company still knows how to turn a product update into real momentum.

This article originally appeared on Autorepublika.com and has been republished with permission by Guessing Headlights. AI-assisted translation was used, followed by human editing and review.

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