On March 29, a fatal crash involving Xiaomi’s SU7 sedan claimed three lives.
Recently, Lei Jun, CEO of Xiaomi, finally broke his silence.
“We’ve been hit by a storm of doubts, criticism and blame,” he admitted in a leaked internal video.
He pledged to make Xiaomi’s cars the safest in their class.
As an automotive engineer and someone following the EV and smart mobility revolution closely
I believe this moment is more than a corporate crisis
It’s a stress test for the entire tech-to-automotive movement.
The integration of intelligent driving systems isn’t just about innovation
It’s about trust, transparency, and maturity in systems engineering, validation, and accountability.
Xiaomi’s entry into the EV world has inspired millions. But this tragedy forces us to ask:
🔧 Can fast-moving tech companies adopt the same level of engineering discipline that legacy automakers have built over decades?
⚠️ Will safety become a marketing slogan –
or a deeply embedded culture?
I don’t have all the answers.
But I do know this: the companies that win in the EV era won’t be those who move the fastest.
They’ll be the ones who get the fundamentals right – especially when lives are at stake.
✍️ What’s your take?
👉 Should there be stricter scrutiny of new EV players entering the market with advanced driver-assist features?
