Lei Jun: Xiaomi (小米) Aims to Improve Delivery Experience of the New‑Generation SU7, Letting Owners Get Cars Sooner

Faster deliveries, Lei Jun says

Lei Jun (雷军), founder, chairman and CEO of Xiaomi (小米), wrote on Weibo that the company will improve the delivery experience for the new‑generation SU7 so customers who want one can receive their cars sooner. The comment comes after Xiaomi signalled earlier this year that the SU7 would enter mass production — a key milestone for the consumer‑tech firm that pivoted into electric vehicles to challenge incumbents such as BYD and NIO.

Reported production ramp and logistics

It has been reported that production of the new SU7 could reach about 16,000 units this month. According to 21st Century Business Herald, finished cars have begun leaving Xiaomi’s Beijing Yizhuang factory, with roughly 80 cars loaded onto logistics trucks per hour and an estimated daily dispatch rate of about 800 vehicles — numbers that would support a roughly 16,000‑unit monthly run rate. Reportedly, early deliveries of the original SU7 saw waiting times of around 30 weeks; Xiaomi said in February that the next‑generation SU7 was about to enter volume production, and factory shipping patterns now suggest the company has built meaningful capacity for the model.

Specs, pricing and timeline

The new‑generation SU7 opened small deposits in early January with a reported pre‑sale price range of ¥229,900–¥309,900. It has been reported that the model will be equipped as standard with lidar, 700 TOPS of assisted‑driving compute, 4D millimetre‑wave radar and Xiaomi HAD end‑to‑end driver assistance — a clear upgrade in intelligence compared with the outgoing car. It has also been reported that the new SU7 is expected to go on sale in April 2026.

Why delivery speed matters — and the bigger picture

Faster deliveries are more than a convenience. In China’s crowded EV market, converting buyer interest into ownership quickly can make or break early momentum. Xiaomi’s push to cut wait times also comes as Chinese EV makers operate under intensifying geopolitical scrutiny over high‑end chips and components; reportedly, manufacturers are accelerating production and in‑house development to mitigate supply risks. Can faster logistics and stronger software give Xiaomi the edge? The company’s own statements and third‑party shipping reports will be watched closely in the weeks ahead.