A few years ago, many laughed at the idea of Xiaomi making cars.
Now, its upcoming YU9
– A full-size, 3-row SUV — is turning heads before launch.
– Range-extended hybrid: 1.5L turbo + dual motors
– Up to 1,500 km range
– Around ¥350K–¥450K (~US $49–63K)
But what matters more than specs is the mindset.
Xiaomi isn’t just building vehicles
– It’s engineering an ecosystem that connects phones, homes, and mobility.
As an engineer, I see this as industrial pragmatism in action:
Execute fast, learn faster, improve constantly.
The YU9 signals something bigger — tech-driven companies are no longer outsiders.
They’re becoming the new leaders of mobility.
If you’re curious how Xiaomi and BYD are reshaping the industry, I explore it in my books The Xiaomi Formula and The BYD Way.
