Xiaomi Automotive, the emerging automotive division of the renowned Chinese electronics manufacturer Xiaomi Corporation, is generating considerable buzz despite not having unveiled its first electric vehicle (EV) model yet.
Recent leaks suggest that Xiaomi may be working on an impressive EV battery pack boasting an 800-volt platform and over 100 kWh of battery power.
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Back in September 2021, Xiaomi reportedly registered an EV division as an official business in China. At that time, the tech giant only noted that it was already in a "substantial development phase."
Now, almost two years later, the company aims to stretch its coverage in the business. Aside from producing smartphones and other consumer electronics, Xiaomi plans to enter the EV market soon.
According to Electrek, Xiaomi's ambitious move to invade the automotive industry has led it to test its own self-driving EV technology.
By next year, the Chinese firm will attempt to manufacture a fully-functional EV to compete with other brands in the Chinese market.
Of course, this won't be an easy battle for the starting EV maker since a lot of established players in the market continue to add more enhancements to their EVs.
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Specifications of the Leaked Xiaomi EV Platform
As posted on Facebook's Chinese counterpart Weibo, MetaAuto shared an image of a Xiaomi EV battery. The picture bears the company logo.
The following are the specifications of the EV battery, according to the tipster.
- Model Name: A1310C
- Part Number: P000000367001
- Manufacturer Code: F47832
- Lithium-Ion Chemistry
- 726.7V
- 139 Ah
- 101 kWh
- 642 kg (1,415 lbs)
It is important to note that Xiaomi Automotive has not officially confirmed these battery specifications. However, the leaked image has generated substantial excitement among enthusiasts and industry observers.
While it remains as leaked information, it's interesting to know what an 800V fast-charging feature can bring to Xiaomi EV owners in the future.
What's more, its capacity will exceed 100 kWh so it's guaranteed to deliver an impressive range for the drivers.
In fact, Xiaomi Automotive is currently planning to launch a sedan equipped with LiDAR technology supplied by Hesai Technology in the first half of 2024.
The anticipated starting price for this flagship EV is around 300,000 yuan ($43,100), an enticing offer considering the potential inclusion of an 800V platform and LiDAR technology.
In case Xiaomi wants to target a specific market for its upcoming EVs, the company might first launch it on the mainland. This way, it can avoid extreme competition with other global automakers such as Tesla and Toyota.
Furthermore, this strategy will also focus on a group of customers that are often overlooked in the industry.
Outside the field of vehicles, The State Intellectual Property Office has given Xiaomi the green light to create a foldable phone with a revolutionary camera.
