The 2026 Xiaomi SU7 Arrives With 902km Range and Standard LiDAR

On Thursday, Xiaomi revealed the 2026 iteration of its SU7 electric sedan in Beijing. The updated vehicle features a larger battery, pushing the official range of the Pro trim to 902 kilometers on the Chinese Light-Duty Vehicle Test Cycle. This figure equates to roughly 560 miles, putting the sedan at the upper edge of current battery range. The car keeps its large sedan proportions, measuring five meters long with a three-meter wheelbase. Signature design elements like the waterdrop headlights and halo taillights carry over from the previous generation, paired with a redesigned front grille that holds the new radar systems. The base model starts at 219,900 yuan, or roughly $31,870.

The electrical system now uses higher voltage platforms across all trim levels. The Standard and Pro models have moved from a 400-volt system to a 752-volt setup, while the flagship Max version operates on an 897-volt platform. My son, who tracks electric vehicle charging curves with the same dedication his grandfather reserved for baseball statistics, noted that this near-900-volt system allows the car to hold exceptionally high peak charging rates. Xiaomi states the Max can recover 670 kilometers of range in 15 minutes at a compatible fast charger. The switch to a Cell-to-Body battery design also increases energy density, freeing up physical space in the cabin while improving structural rigidity. A 10 to 80 percent charge now completes in approximately 12 minutes.

All three variants of the vehicle are now powered by the company’s HyperEngine V6s Plus motor.

Xiaomi has equipped every trim level of the new SU7 with LiDAR and a 4D millimeter-wave radar as standard. Including this type of hardware on a $31,000 base model forces a shift in consumer expectations. It reminds me of the computing industry a few years ago, when solid-state drives finally replaced spinning hard drives in entry-level laptops, instantly making the old baseline feel archaic. Other automakers will likely need to adjust their own equipment packages to compete. The immediate reality, however, is that buyers of the basic SU7 now receive the same physical sensors as those buying the most expensive version. The sensor package also includes 11 high-definition cameras and 12 ultrasonic radars to map the surrounding environment. The system runs on an Nvidia Drive AGX Thor computer capable of 700 tera-operations per second.

Software updates accompany this new hardware, specifically the introduction of the XLA assisted driving architecture. The company claims this system moves beyond simple pattern recognition to a more complete understanding of spatial reasoning and real-world physics. In hindsight, the temporary drop in Xiaomi’s production numbers last month makes complete sense. CarNewsChina, a digital automotive publication covering the Chinese market, reported that deliveries fell to just a few hundred units in February. The factory was undergoing extensive retooling to build the new Dragon Chassis and install these upgraded computer systems. The chassis redesign includes front double wishbone suspension and rear five-link suspension, aiming to smooth out the ride over uneven pavement. The interior cabin retains physical toggle switches below the central touchscreen.

Xiaomi has also made more safety hardware standard. The vehicle includes nine airbags across the cabin and uses 2,200 MPa high-strength steel for its core structure. Engineers have added a triple-redundant door-unlocking mechanism, making sure passengers can exit the vehicle if the primary electrical systems fail during an incident. The interior features new magnetic accessory points compatible with Xiaomi’s broader device ecosystem, allowing owners to attach extra screens or camera gimbals directly to the dashboard. The main display runs on the HyperOS system, which links with the user’s mobile devices and home automation networks. Front seats now offer 18-way adjustability alongside standard heating and ventilation. The front trunk offers 105 liters of storage space under the hood.

The updated SU7 lineup enters the market with a highly specific pricing structure. The starting price of 219,900 yuan represents a slight increase over the previous generation. The adjusted cost still undercuts the Tesla Model 3 in the Chinese market by roughly $800. Xiaomi reported that it secured nearly 89,000 pre-orders in the initial 24 hours after the reservation window opened. The competitive pressure in the electric sedan segment continues to yield better baseline equipment for buyers willing to navigate the sheer volume of new models. The company is currently targeting 550,000 total electric vehicle deliveries for the 2026 calendar year.