Chinese tech giant Xiaomi just dropped a bombshell in the luxury EV scene with its SU7 Ultra sedan, slashing prices by 35% to ¥529,900 ($72,900) – a move that’s sending shockwaves through the auto industry. 💥 The surprise pricing undercuts its original pre-order tag of ¥814,900, though a mystery limited-edition version still carries that premium.
Founder Lei Jun unveiled the strategy at Thursday’s launch, teasing Tesla’s recent autopilot updates in China as \"going viral but pricey.\" Early birds who order before April get lifetime free access to Xiaomi’s Human-centric Autonomous Driving (HAD) system – a ¥26,000 value. 🤖 \"We’re redefining smart driving,\" Jun declared, positioning the SU7 Ultra as a tech-forward rival.
While specs for the pricier limited model remain under wraps, the announcement signals Xiaomi’s aggressive push into AI-powered mobility. With Tesla and local rivals on alert, this could be the start of an EV price war with benefits for consumers. 🔋🚀
