The first car of Xiaomi company once again caught the attention of journalists while being tested in China. The car was tested in cold snow and ice conditions. Among those identified with him was company founder and CEO Lei Jun.

what is known

Two cars were seen at the same time in the tests. Both are wrapped in camouflage, presumably to hide exterior details that the company hasn’t officially revealed yet. So far, it looks like a sports sedan. Lei Jun was driving. one of the test cars.

Xiaomi car test / Photo: Gizmochina

According to previously published information, the vehicle will receive a laser rangefinder for the operation of the driverless system, as well as the Qualcomm 8295 single-chip system.

It will be promoted this year and sales are planned for next year. The company is currently building a factory where it will assemble the cars.

• As for the price, according to insider Xiaomi is considering the release of two variants – one will cost from $38,000 to $43,600and the second – At $51,600. The price will depend on the battery type.
• Xiaomi’s electric car is said to be offered with BYD’s Blade iron-phosphate battery, which is compatible with 400-volt charging, as well as CATL’s Qilin battery, which supports 800-volt charging and can charge from 0 percent to 80 percent in just 15 minutes. minute