Xiaomi SU7 Crash in Chengdu Raises Questions About Safety and Public Perception

On early morning of October 13, 2025, in Chengdu, a Xiaomi electric vehicle was reportedly involved in a high-speed crash on Tianfu Avenue.

The car lost control, crossed the median, and caught fire.

Videos circulating online show bystanders trying to rescue the occupants before firefighters arrived to extinguish the flames.

Authorities are investigating, and Xiaomi has said it currently has no further information.

As someone who has spent years in the automotive industry, I find this incident both tragic and telling.

Xiaomi’s rapid rise in the EV market has been remarkable

A tech company entering one of the most complex manufacturing arenas and gaining ground against BYD and Tesla in really short time.

But this moment underscores a hard truth: engineering credibility in automotive takes time to earn.

No matter how advanced the software or how sleek the design, public trust ultimately depends on safety, durability, and transparency

— Values forged through real-world testing and consistent response to crises.

For Xiaomi and other new entrants, how they handle such incidents will shape not only consumer perception but also the future narrative of tech-driven automakers.

👉 What’s your view?

How should technology companies balance innovation speed with the slow, rigorous discipline of automotive safety?