key Highlights
- Xiaomi Modena electric test mule spotted
- Elongated bonnet and curved roof design leaked
- Might launch in 2025
With the rapidly evolving EV market, more new brands are planning to foray in this segment with user-friendly options. Even smartphone OEMs such as Xiaomi and Apple are working on their first electric cars that are expected to see the light of day in the coming years. The former might bring its electric car first; possibly next year as per the recent developments. The latest leak is the test mule spotting of the Xiaomi EV codenamed Modena. When are the fresh insights on the upcoming Xiaomi electric car? Read below for details:
Xiaomi EV Modena Test Mule Tested In Winter Snow
A Chinese blogger has leaked the images of the Xiaomi EV called Modena being tested out in the wild. The first Xiaomi electric car has been spotted being tested in China. The reports suggest Xiaomi’s CEO Lei Jun was also present at the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region where the Modena EV was being tested. The leaked images of the test mule indicate Xiaomi is doing the test runs to check the capabilities of its first electric car driving capabilities in harsh conditions (winters in this case).
The leaked images confirmed the Xiaomi electric EV will be launched as an electric sedan car. However, the exact look couldn’t be confirmed due to heavy camouflaging. But it does confirm a sloped roof and elongated bonnet design. Nevertheless, Xiaomi could be testing the battery endurance of its first electric car in snow. Chances are we get to see some more test mule images in different environmental scenarios going forward.
Xiaomi Electric Car Launch In 2025?
Rumors are rife that Xiaomi will be launching its first-ever electric car globally in 2025. The fact that the consistency of the leaks is rapidly increasing is a clear indication that the launch is imminent. Previous rumors including the last one suggested Xiaomi Modena electric car will be launched in two different models EV 400V and EV 800V.
Xiaomi is likely using a BYD LifePO4 battery setup on the 400V EV and CATL Kirin battery setup on the 800V EV. Riding range and powertrain details are at large, but that too could be revealed soon.
