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Fatal Xiaomi Crash Raises Safety Concerns Over Assisted Driving Systems

Xiaomi confirms cooperation with authorities as investigation into the accident that killed three intensifies, highlighting questions about semi-autonomous driving technology and emergency safety features.

The logo of Xiaomi is seen on a tyre wheel of Xiaomi's first electric vehicle SU7, which is displayed at a showroom of a newly opened Xiaomi store in Beijing, China March 25, 2024.
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A Xiaomi SU7 electric car in Hangzhou in east China's Zhejiang province Wednesday, March 19, 2025. This is not the vehicle which crashed on March 29.
The controls and screen interface of a Xiaomi SU7 Ultra electric vehicle at the MWC25 tech show in Barcelona, Spain on March 3, 2024.

Overview

  • A Xiaomi SU7 electric vehicle, operating in Navigate on Autopilot mode, crashed on March 29, 2025, in Anhui province, killing three people after the driver regained control moments before impact.
  • The vehicle was traveling at 116 km/h before the system issued a warning and slowed to 97 km/h, colliding with a concrete barrier in a construction zone on the Deshang Expressway.
  • Xiaomi has submitted driving and system data to authorities, with CEO Lei Jun expressing regret and pledging to address public concerns about the safety of its assisted driving technology.
  • The crash, which resulted in the car catching fire, has raised questions about the vehicle’s emergency features, including fire prevention and door mechanisms.
  • Xiaomi’s stock dropped 5.5% following the incident, reflecting investor concerns about its electric vehicle division and the broader implications for semi-autonomous driving systems in China.