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Xiaomi: China’s smartphone giant challenges Tesla in the electric car arena.

Xiaomi, the Chinese smartphone giant, is gearing up to unveil its debut electric vehicle (EV) and open orders starting this Thursday.

Ah, Xiaomi, the mighty Chinese smartphone behemoth, now venturing into the realm of electric vehicles. How delightful! Because, you know, when I think of cutting-edge automotive innovation, my mind immediately jumps to the company responsible for flooding the market with countless budget-friendly smartphones. Yes, move aside, Tesla, for here comes Xiaomi, armed with the SU7, a car that promises to seamlessly integrate with your phone, laptop, and other devices. Because who doesn’t dream of a car that can also remind you to pick up milk and scroll through your Twitter feed simultaneously?

Visitors to the Xiaomi Automobile flagship store looks at the Xiaomi SU7 electric car on display in Beijing, Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi announced that it will deliver its first electric vehicle on March 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

And let’s not forget the illustrious company Xiaomi finds itself in. Rubbing shoulders with the likes of Tesla and BYD, it’s like a tech startup attending a black-tie event in a t-shirt and jeans. But hey, who needs years of automotive expertise when you’ve got a loyal customer base addicted to your gadgets? So, here’s to Xiaomi, bravely diving into the electric car market, because why not? After all, what’s the worst that could happen?

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