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.
- 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.
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