Xiaomi Invests $116M in Beijing Land to Boost EV Production
The tech giant aims to solidify its presence in the electric vehicle market with plans for a new SUV and expanded factory capacity.
- Xiaomi has acquired a 53-hectare plot in Beijing for $116 million to expand its EV production capabilities.
- The purchase supports CEO Lei Jun's $10 billion strategy to become a major player in the EV industry.
- Xiaomi's debut sedan has already seen early success, with the company on track to meet its 2024 sales goal of 100,000 vehicles by November.
- Phase two of Xiaomi's car factory, set to be completed by 2025, will increase annual production capacity to 150,000 cars.
- China's broader EV market faces challenges, including reduced subsidies and slowing demand, affecting competitors like XPeng and Li Auto.