01-01-2025, 04:04 PM
(01-01-2025, 03:20 PM)aiptasia Wrote: Nice. However, when I was in Beijing recently, I didn't spot a single Xiaomi car. I did see a lot of Li Auto and BYD vehicles and some Huawei Aitos. Even had the privilege to take a ride in one of those Aitos.
Xiaomi only entered the EV market less than 2 years ago with its 1st EV. No way it can compare in terms of market domination against existing major players in cut-throat business. What Xiaomi succeeded is changing its branding from a smartphone-iOT manufacturer to a car maker - which is incredibility tough sell + your EV may not sell...
Apple found out how difficult it is to enter the EV business...
https://www.motor1.com/news/710650/apple...ailed-car/
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