Inside Xiaomi’s $14 Billion Bet: How Automation is Fueling Its EV Dominance
At Xiaomi’s cutting-edge electric vehicle (EV) factory in Beijing, the future of manufacturing is already here. Instead of bustling assembly lines filled with workers, robotic arms move with surgical precision, assembling car frames in seconds, while Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) silently ferry parts across the 720,000-square-meter facility. Since entering the EV market in 2021, Xiaomi has built this high-tech hub in Beijing E-Town, a hotspot for China’s autonomous driving sector. The factory’s crown jewel, the SU7 model, debuted in March 2024—with a new vehicle rolling off the line every 76 seconds, thanks to over 700 robots working nonstop.
From Smartphones to SUVs: Xiaomi’s High-Tech Factory Redefines China’s EV Game
Xiaomi’s secret? Full automation of critical processes like mega-casting, ensuring speed, consistency, and quality. Founder Lei Jun credits the company’s massive R&D investments—$14 billion over five years—with making this possible. Now, Xiaomi plans to double down, pouring another $28 billion into next-gen tech. “Our principle is simple: technology first,” Lei said. Despite fierce competition, Xiaomi is betting on long-term innovation, climbing the value chain by meeting diverse consumer needs and collaborating with industry leaders.
The results speak for themselves: 250,000+ vehicles delivered since March, cementing Xiaomi as a rising star in China’s booming EV market. Lei attributes this success to Beijing’s innovation-friendly policies, where R&D spending exceeds 6% of GDP—among the highest globally. A recent report ranked Beijing a top 10 global innovation hub, reflecting China’s manufacturing ambitions. “We’re not just building cars,” Lei said. “We’re advancing China’s industrial strength and bringing cutting-edge tech to the world.” Source: Xinhua
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