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Xiaomi launches next-gen SU7 with 902 km range and Lidar, still undercuts Tesla

electrek.co

March 19, 2026

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Summary

Xiaomi has launched the next-generation SU7 electric sedan featuring up to 902 km of CLTC range, standard LiDAR across all trims, and an 897V charging architecture on the top model. The sedan starts at 229,900 yuan (~$33,000), undercutting the Tesla Model 3 in China by approximately 5,600 yuan (~$800) despite a price increase of 10,000-14,000 yuan over the previous model.

Key Takeaways

Xiaomi launched the next-generation SU7 electric sedan with a range of up to 902 km and standard LiDAR across all trims.
The updated SU7 starts at 229,900 yuan (~$33,000), undercutting the Tesla Model 3 by approximately 5,600 yuan (~$800).
The Pro model features a significant range increase of 72 km, achieving 902 km CLTC, which translates to around 400+ miles of real-world range.
All trims of the SU7 now include upgraded safety features, including a body structure made from 2,200 MPa ultra-high-strength steel and an increase in airbag count from 7 to 9.

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