The famous Chinese manufacturer of smartphones and consumer electronics, Xiaomi, is about to enter the electric car market with its first model, the MS11 sedan.
Xiaomi's first car will be launched in 2024: here's what we know about its battery
Well, according to the latest from China, the MS11 will be equipped with a bultra-fast battery that has a nominal voltage of 726,7 Va nominal capacity of 139 Aha battery capacity of 101 kWh it's a weight of 642 kg. This battery has a high probability of supporting the 800V high voltage fast charging, which allows you to recharge the vehicle in a few minutes. At present, there are not many new electric models in the automotive market that support this technology, so Xiaomi is positioning itself as a pioneer in this field.
The MS11 will also have a system of autonomous driving at level 3, which will allow you to move through traffic and park yourself. To make this system, Xiaomi has invested in Black Sesame Smart, a Chinese company specializing in creating AI processors for autonomous driving. In addition, Xiaomi has developed proprietary chips for the occasion, which will give it a competitive advantage over other manufacturers.
From an aesthetic point of view, the first Xiaomi car will have the shape of a coupe, with the front closed, retractable handles and lidar sensors on the roof. On the sides, the beautiful two-tone spoked rims and the "MI" logo on the hubcap will stand out. The MS11 will be available in two versions: a basic and a premium. The price of the basic version will probably be between 30.000 and 40.000 euros, while that of the premium version has not yet been revealed.
The first Xiaomi car will be officially launched in the first half of 2024, having completed testing in summer and winter this year. The first prototype rolled off the production line on September 28, 2022 and has since been spotted several times by netizens. Xiaomi said it wants to revitalize the automotive industry and innovate its potential development with its electric car.
