Today, the Xiaomi SU7, the first electric car from the electronics giant Xiaomi, made headlines but not for its supercar performance, but for its first accident. The incident occurred in China, where an example of the sports sedan he lost control on a snowy road, damaging the headlight and front bumper. The incident became a trending topic on Weibo, the popular Chinese social network, where many users expressed their curiosity and concern about the safety of the car.
Xiaomi SU7: Xiaomi's first electric car crashes in the snow, here are the photos
The Xiaomi SU7 is expected on the market in the first half of 2024, but first it must go through a series of rigorous tests to ensure the quality and reliability of the product. The founder and CEO of Xiaomi, Lei Jun, declared that the tests carried out by her company exceed those of many traditional car manufacturers, and shared some videos showing the SU7 engaged in driving tests on icy and snowy roads in the city of Heihe. In these videos you can see the SU7 performing controlled drifts and lifting its tail, demonstrating its agility and fun.
However, the SU7's first crash raised questions about the car's stability and control in low-grip conditions. According to the blogger who reported the accident, the SU7 lost control on a snowy road, crashing into a guardrail and causing damage to the headlight and front bumper. The blogger did not provide further details on the incident, nor did he specify whether there had been any injuries or whether the car had been repaired. Some Weibo users expressed their solidarity with the SU7 owner, while others criticized Xiaomi for launching a car that was too powerful and dangerous.
Xiaomi has not yet released an official statement on the incident, but it is assumed to be investigating the causes and responsibilities of the same. The SU7 is the first electric car from Xiaomi, which has invested 10 billion dollars in the automotive sector, with the aim of revolutionizing the market and competing with the big names in the industry. The SU7 also promises to introduce the Xiaomi Pilot system in 2025, which will allow level 3 assisted driving.
