Xiaomi has announced that it sold over 40,000 electric vehicles for the second consecutive month. Xiaomi, which entered the automotive market, has now confirmed that it delivered more than 40,000 vehicles in October 2025, specifically 41,948, a new record after the 41,948 sold in September, the previous record. Daily delivery surpassed daily in September by 15.25% and a year-on-year by 209.37%, as one year ago, sales barely exceeded 13,000. By the end of 2025, Xiaomi had sold a total of 297,000 vehicles, equivalent to 84.9% of the production goal for that year, which was 350,000.
Record-Breaking Momentum
In March 2024, Xiaomi entered the EV market with the SU7 sedan, and the vehicle has since become immensely popular, transforming the Xiaomi brand into a force to be reckoned with in the new era of Chinese EVs. The YU7 SUV was released in June 2025, further enhancing its success, as more than 240,000 prospective customers registered to purchase this new vehicle within the first 18 hours of order acceptance. The increasing popularity of the SU7 and YU7 put the Xiaomi brand’s Model 3 and Model Y into the shadows, propelling the company’s share to new heights in the shortest period.
Production and Expansion
Although demand has set new records, Xiaomi has struggled to meet delivery timelines, and new orders have had to wait between 38 and 52 weeks. To address this issue, the manufacturer has expanded its production space in Beijing by acquiring an additional 485,000 square meters of land for the third phase of the EV plant. As a result, delivery delays have already decreased by two months, according to local media.
Technology and Future Plans
Finally, Xiaomi is investing heavily in the research and development of EV technology. In 2020, the company allocated 5.79 billion yuan to autonomous driving development and employed over 1,800 people in its intelligent driving team. Furthermore, the company has recently unified its R&D leadership under a new Architecture Department, which reports directly to Lei Jun, to boost innovation and increase the speed of its projects to market.
Xiaomi is preparing to release new models, including a large D-segment hybrid SUV that is expected to debut in 2026. To encourage people to buy before China reinstates the 10% purchase tax on electric vehicles, the company has also introduced year-end purchase tax subsidies.
Market Impact and Outlook
The aggressive growth of Xiaomi’s EV business has made it a serious competitor with established brands, and experts suggest that its development will continue both within China and beyond. The corporation’s ability to leverage its technological ecosystem and customer-focused strategy has enabled it to establish a substantial market position in just two years. It signifies a new business approach to China’s EV.
In short, Xiaomi’s delivery of more than 40,000 EVs for two consecutive months demonstrates the company’s rapid growth in the automotive industry. This growth is due to high demand, smart expansion, and ongoing investment in technology and production capacity.