Xiaomi launches next-gen SU7 electric sedan with 902 km range, standard LiDAR, priced below Tesla Model 3
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Xiaomi has launched the next-generation SU7 electric sedan with significant upgrades including up to 902 km CLTC range, standard LiDAR across all trims, and an 897V charging architecture on the top model. The updated sedan starts at 229,900 yuan (~$33,000), still undercutting the Tesla Model 3 in China by about 5,600 yuan (~$800) despite a price increase over the outgoing model. Xiaomi received nearly 89,000 pre-orders in the first 24 hours when reservations opened in January.
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The updated sedan starts at 229,900 yuan (~$33,000), still undercutting the Tesla Model 3 in China by about 5,600 yuan (~$800) despite a price increase of 10,000-14,000 yuan over the outgoing model.
Xiaomi racked up nearly 89,000 pre-orders in the first 24 hours when reservations opened in January.
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