Xiaomi CEO Praises Tesla Model Y, Buys Units for Study
Tesla's Model Y has caught the eye of competitors, with Xiaomi's CEO Lei Jun publicly praising the vehicle and even purchasing several units for study. Despite the YU7's faster charging speed, Jun recommends the Tesla Model Y, citing overwhelming demand for his own SUV.
Lei Jun, CEO of Xiaomi, has expressed admiration for the Tesla Model Y, comparing it to his company's YU7 SUV. While the YU7 boasts a faster DC fast charging time to 80 percent (13 minutes), Jun recommends the Tesla Model Y, acknowledging the overwhelming demand for the YU7. In a surprising move, Jun bought three Tesla Model Ys to study and improve Xiaomi's electric SUVs. Meanwhile, in 2021, the U.K.-based research firm Thatcham Research purchased and analyzed a Tesla Model Y to understand its innovative mega casting technology and potential implications for repair costs and processes.
Tesla's Model Y has made a significant impression on competitors, with Xiaomi's CEO Lei Jun endorsing the vehicle despite its slightly slower charging speed. Xiaomi is studying the Tesla Model Y to enhance its own electric SUVs, while research firms like Thatcham delve into Tesla's innovative technologies.
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