The “fever” for the Xiaomi electric car is reaching Renault; the French manufacturer does not rule out an alliance with the Chinese colossus (as well as with Li Auto)
Chinese technology colossus Xiaomi turned the electric vehicle market upside down. Recording at the scene of the incident Xiaomi SU7 has caused all the alarms among traditional manufacturers and young brands specialized in 100% electric mobility. Xiaomi’s first electric car is causing a stir in distant China and will enter international markets such as Europe in the near future.
This company, known throughout the world for its role in the mobile phone market, demonstrated all its technical strength when faced with such an ambitious project as the launch of a division focused on the automotive sector and, above all, with the successful completion of the design. the process of developing and manufacturing an all-electric vehicle.
Renault targets Xiaomi and Li Auto
He the new SU7 exceeded the best expectations. The success that this model is achieving in its home country is so great that quite a few car companies have decided to take the step and create strategic alliances in order not to be surpassed by these new Chinese electric car brands. And we have the clearest evidence yet of the movements taking place in this sector thanks to the latest information that has come to light. Some information, the main character of which is Renault
and two Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers.
According to information published by specialized media autonewswithin Beijing Auto Show 2024 were very important negotiations between Renault, Xiaomi and Li Auto. Negotiations that, if successful, will give birth to a strategic alliance on electric and intelligent vehicle technologies. That is, battery-electric propulsion systems and systems related to connectivity and automation.
It is too early to tell whether these conversations will ultimately lead to some kind of cooperation agreement. However, the fact that these types of communication channels persist is very important. Especially considering that relations between Europe and China continue to be tense.
Renault is looking for allies to promote its electric vehicles?
“Our CEO Luca de Meo participated in fundamental conversations with industry leaders, including our partners Geely and Dongfeng, key suppliers, as well as new players such as the founders of Li Auto and Xiaomi Technology,” said Renault’s head of purchasing and associations. in a post on the social network Linkedin.
Renault can boast of being one of the first mainstream marques to truly embrace battery electric vehicles aimed at the masses. This is evidenced by the commercial success of Renault ZOE. Now in the modern era of all-electric cars, the French brand has created a diverse family of electric models in record time: Twingo, R5, Megane and Scenic.