According to Electric Car News, recently, images of Xiaomi's home charging station and self-operated supercharging station have surfaced online, indicating that Xiaomi is making thorough preparations for the launch of its first model, the Xiaomi SU7. From the images, it's evident that the home version of the charging station features a minimalist design, with a classic white and black color scheme and the Xiaomi logo in Chinese characters on the casing. The charging cable appears to be very thin and lightweight, although the exact charging power is not yet clear, it could range from 7 kilowatts to 20 kilowatts. As for the fast charging station, it seems to be a larger version of the home charging station, featuring a slim and flat design, with a similarly lightweight charging cable, likely indicating the use of liquid cooling technology.
Xiaomi hasn't released specific details about the charging pile yet. However, based on the information from the previous Xiaomi SU7 launch event, the high-end variant of the Xiaomi SU7, the Max model, comes with a 101kWh battery and utilizes Xiaomi's in-house developed 800V silicon carbide high-voltage platform, reaching a maximum voltage of 871V. With this setup, the new vehicle can gain an additional 220km of range in just 5 minutes of charging, achieve a range of up to 510km with 15 minutes of charging, and recharge from 10% to 80% battery capacity within 20 minutes.
At the end of February, the "Xiaomi Service" official account on WeChat released recruitment information for home charging service providers, outlining four requirements for applicants. These include having qualifications for installing and repairing charging piles, being directly authorized by well-known car manufacturers, pile companies, or service platforms in the industry, as well as possessing relevant qualifications for installing and repairing home charging piles.
At the end of February, a senior executive at Xiaomi hinted at the upcoming launch of Xiaomi's car, saying, "We've heard through the grapevine that they'll be unveiling it on March 28th." In response, Xiaomi's car division told the media that the specific timing would be announced through official channels, advising everyone to refer to official sources for information.
During the second session of the 14th National People's Congress on March 6th, Lei Jun, a delegate of the National People's Congress and founder, chairman, and CEO of Xiaomi Group, directly addressed the latest news regarding Xiaomi's car. Lei Jun expressed firm determination at the Two Sessions, stating, "We will spare no effort to ensure that Xiaomi's car is done well and lives up to the expectations of users nationwide." Additionally, Lei Jun announced that Xiaomi's car would soon be officially launched. Faced with an onslaught of price wars from various competitors targeting Xiaomi's SU7 model, Lei Jun remarked, "The competition in the new energy vehicle market is fierce at the moment, but I believe Xiaomi is well-prepared."
