Okay, I’ll admit it, I’m a bit of a tech geek. So when Xiaomi’s Vice Chairman, Lin Bin, snagged a brand new Tesla Model Y, I was all ears. He wanted to give Tesla’s Full Self-Driving system a whirl, and who wouldn’t? The hype is real! But then, just five days later, something interesting happened: he was back in his Xiaomi SU7. What gives?
Honestly, I think we all have a bit of Tesla envy, right? It’s like the iPhone of electric cars – sleek, futuristic, and everyone wants one. But then Xiaomi, my favorite phone brand, released their own electric car, the SU7. And it’s not just *any* car. Lin Bin’s SU7 is number 00002! That’s some serious dedication, especially considering he paid full price for it, no executive discounts.
Suddenly, the Tesla hype felt a little… distant. Here was a guy who could have *any* car, yet he chose to support his own company, his own team. That resonated with me. It showed a belief in their product, a sense of loyalty that you don’t often see in the corporate world.
And it’s not just Lin Bin. The numbers are crazy! Apparently, over 100,000 people have already put down orders for the SU7, totaling a mind-blowing 27 billion yuan! To put that in perspective, that’s like selling 25 million Xiaomi phones. In just a month and a half!
Maybe I’m a little biased, but I’ve always loved Xiaomi’s approach. They build amazing tech at affordable prices, and the SU7 seems to be no different. Starting at 215,900 yuan, it’s a serious contender in the EV market.
The thing is, it’s not just about the tech. It’s about the story. It’s about a company that started small and took on the giants, about a team that believes in their vision, and about a vice chairman who chooses to drive the car he helped create.
So yeah, maybe Tesla is cool, but there’s something special brewing in Xiaomi’s garage. And honestly, I can’t wait to see where they go next.