Xiaomi SU7 / Photo credit: Xiaomi

As Apple winds down its electric vehicle (EV) plans, its smartphone rival Xiaomi will make a long-awaited entry into the global EV market. After introducing its first electric car – the Speed Ultra 7 (SU7) sedan – in December 2023, Xiaomi will start shipping the cars in China this month, Reuters reported.

Xiaomi has scheduled a launch event for the SU7 on March 28, at which point its 59 stores in the country will begin taking orders for the EV.