Xiaomi Group's founder Lei Jun discussed the reasons behind the successful launch of the company's first vehicle, the new-generation SU7, during a spring product launch event held on the evening of March 19. When asked why the first car model achieved such success, Lei Jun explained that Xiaomi had been preparing for five years. He noted that with the arrival of the smart era, many technologies used in smart electric vehicles are similar to those in smartphones. Xiaomi has also been engaged in manufacturing for years, accumulating solid expertise in smart manufacturing, supply chain management, and hardware quality control. In addition, the success was attributed to the collective effort of all Xiaomi Group employees and an investment of over 40 billion yuan in real capital.
Lei Jun mentioned that his good relationships and the strong support from numerous partners also played a crucial role. More importantly, he expressed gratitude for the support from car owners, which contributed significantly to the impressive results of the first model.
Lei Jun said, "I am quite touched, a little surprised, and very grateful."
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