# Xiao Ai

Lei Jun Says Xiaomi Has Finished R&D on Next-Generation SU7 — A Signal the Tech Giant Means Business in EVs

Xiaomi founder Lei Jun said R&D for a next-generation SU7 electric sedan is finished and indicated he intends to buy the model. The announcement underscores Xiaomi’s push to accelerate product cycles and leverage its software and AI strengths in a crowded Chinese EV market, while highlighting the broader challenge of converting consumer-electronics credibility into long-term automotive trust.