Guan Cha Zhe Wang·2025-07-03 00:25Group 1 - Xiaomi is preparing to expand its electric vehicle production capacity by deploying 1,000 robots in its factory to meet high demand for its electric vehicles [1] - The only electric vehicle factory owned by Xiaomi is located in Beijing, covering an area of 720,000 square meters, which includes a sales store, a delivery center, and a testing track [2] - Xiaomi's factory utilizes integrated die-casting technology, allowing for the production of large body components in a single piece, significantly reducing production time [2] Group 2 - The factory's automation enables the completion of a new vehicle every 76 seconds, achieving a daily output of approximately 1,000 vehicles [5] - Despite the high production rate, the current delivery cycle for the Xiaomi SU7 is over 30 weeks, and the launch of the YU7 model has further challenged production capacity [5] - Xiaomi has invested approximately 640 million RMB to acquire 500,000 square meters of land for a third factory, indicating plans for further capacity expansion [7] Group 3 - The YU7 model is expected to become a blockbuster product, potentially rivaling Tesla's Model Y, with a record order volume of 200,000 units in just three minutes [7] - In less than nine months, the Xiaomi SU7 sold 256,000 units, surpassing the Tesla Model 3's sales of 200,000 units in China [7] - Xiaomi's founder, Lei Jun, stated that the YU7 will be positioned as a competitor to Tesla's models, with a slightly lower price point [7]