Xiaomi unveils its first range-extender SUV and it looks like a private jet on wheels
THE SO WHAT
A 930‑mile range‑extender SUV from Xiaomi is another data point that EV players are hedging with hybrid architectures to ease charging and range anxiety. Auto and mobility operators should plan for a longer mixed fleet period — pure EV assumptions on infrastructure, servicing, and software monetization may be early.
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