Video: An electric Xiaomi car was spotted in real traffic—it looks even better than in the renders!

Chinese manufacturer Xiaomi is preparing its first lineup of electric vehicles. And the first model has already been spotted in real traffic. Based on the first footage, we can tell it definitely looks even better than in photo renders.

Electric Xiaomi vehicle in real traffic

Xiaomi is getting ready for the arrival of its electric vehicles, and in connection with that it recently shared renders of the SU7, SU7 Pro, and SU7 Max. These images gave us an initial look at the design of these vehicles. However, the footage was taken indoors, digitally edited, and the vehicle was camouflaged. Until today.

An electric vehicle from Xiaomi appeared on the roads without any camouflage. A short video—just 6 seconds long—probably captures the model SU7 in real life for the first time. The SU7 marking on the vehicle’s license plate, which appears green, is clearly readable, and the overall design signature of the car looks much better than in the previous photos. However, the shot doesn’t show the car from the front.

As we already know from earlier leak information, Xiaomi’s first lineup of electric vehicles will consist of three models. Serial production and the release date for at least one of them have been set for the first half of the upcoming year 2024.

According to available information, the company is trying to keep the price of the vehicle—available with one and also with two motors—at around €38,000. The final sales price, however, hasn’t been confirmed yet.

These are the expected technical specifications

Xiaomi SU7

• Body type: Electric sedan
• Dimensions (mm): Length: 4997, Width: 1963, Height: 1455 (1440 without LiDAR sensor)
• Wheelbase: 3000 mm
• Curb weight (kg): 1 980
• Wheel options: 19-inch and 20-inch
• Tire specifications: 245/45 R19, 245/40 R20
• Top speed (km/h): 210
• Drivetrain: Fuel type: Purely electric
• Drivetrain options: RWD with a motor rated at 220 kW (295 k).
• Other features: Optional LiDAR technology, Active rear spoiler (only in some trims)
• Dimensions similar to Tesla Model 3 and Nio ET5
• Estimated launch date: Q1 2024

Xiaomi SU7 Pro

• Body type: Electric sedan
• Dimensions (mm): Length: 4997, Width: 1963, Height: 1455 (1440 without LiDAR sensor)
• Wheelbase: 3000 mm
• Curb weight (kg): 2205
• Wheel options: 19-inch and 20-inch
• Tire specifications: 245/45 R19, 245/40 R20
• Top speed (km/h): 265
• Drivetrain: Fuel type: Purely electric
• Drivetrain options: AWD with dual motors 275 kW + 220 kW (495 kw = 663 k).
• Other features: Optional LiDAR technology, Active rear spoiler (only in some trims)
• Dimensions similar to Tesla Model 3 and Nio ET5
• Estimated launch date: Q1 2024

Xiaomi SU7 Max

• Body type: Electric sedan
• Dimensions (mm): Length: 4997, Width: 1963, Height: 1455 (1440 without LiDAR sensor)
• Wheelbase: 3000 mm
• Curb weight (kg): 2205
• Wheel options: 19-inch and 20-inch
• Tire specifications: 245/45 R19, 245/40 R20
• Top speed (km/h): 265
• Drivetrain: Fuel type: Purely electric
• Drivetrain options: AWD with dual motors 275 kW + 220 kW (495 kw = 663 k).
• Other features: Optional LiDAR technology, Active rear spoiler (only in some trims)
• Dimensions similar to Tesla Model 3 and Nio ET5
• Estimated launch date: Q1 2024