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Xiaomi Faces Scrutiny After Fatal SU7 Crash in Autonomous Driving Mode

The March 29 accident in Anhui Province killed three college students, prompting investigations into Xiaomi's assisted driving technology and broader industry concerns.

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

  • Xiaomi confirmed that the SU7 EV was operating in Navigate on Autopilot mode at 116 km/h before the crash, with the driver taking control seconds before hitting a barrier at 97 km/h.
  • The crash resulted in the deaths of three college students and raised questions about the safety of Xiaomi's intelligent driving systems, particularly in the standard model lacking LiDAR technology.
  • Xiaomi has submitted driving and system data to the police and established a task force to assist investigations and address public concerns about the incident.
  • The company’s stock dropped 5.5% following the news, reflecting investor concerns about the implications for Xiaomi's EV strategy and safety protocols.
  • Analysts and industry experts stress the need for improved driver education on the limitations of assisted driving technologies to prevent over-reliance on such systems.