Group 1 - Xiaomi plans to sell its electric vehicles (EVs) outside of China within the next few years, indicating its ambition to compete in the global EV market against established players like Tesla [2] - The company launched its first luxury EV, the SU7 Ultra, in China, priced at 529,000 Chinese yuan (approximately $72,627), and received 15,000 orders within 24 hours of its launch [3] - The announcement was made by Xiaomi's President William Lu during the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, highlighting the company's excitement about expanding its EV offerings to global markets [2][3] Group 2 - The SU7 Ultra will be officially launched on the evening of February 27, 2025, and will be showcased at Xiaomi's booth at the Mobile World Congress [1][3] - While specific timelines for international sales were not provided, the comments from the company reflect a strategic move to enhance its presence in the competitive EV landscape [2]
Xiaomi to sell EVs globally 'within the next few years' after launching $73,000 premium car