A few weeks after landing in China, The Xiaomi SU7 has received its first firmware update. Xiaomi’s first electric car debuted the latest version of HyperOS, which adds fixes and optimizes the charging process.
According to a report from IT Home, Xiaomi SU7 owners in China can now install HyperOS 1.0.12 to update their car. The new version, available in the settings menu, fixes an important bug in which the electronic lock could not be unlocked with the charging button. Also fixed an occasional issue with the volume reduction function when opening the door and Improved compatibility with third-party chargers.
Although this update focuses on fixing bugs, Xiaomi stated that The next version of HyperOS will include important new features. During his participation in the 2024 Beijing Motor Show, Lei Jun, CEO of Xiaomi, detailed the changes that will come to his electric car. The manager announced that the Xiaomi SU7 will receive two software updates next month.
HyperOS 1.1.0, available at the beginning of May, will integrate support for wireless Apple CarPlay, a remote control for parking and return call and an NFC switch to connect a wireless charging pad for your mobile devices. Perhaps the most striking thing about this update is that it will offer the beta of City Pilot, the autopilot system that will be activated in several cities in China during 2024.
Another important feature that will debut in early May is the beta of the service valet. Xiaomi’s smart parking system is based on a large end-to-end perception and decision model. According to Lei Jun, the technology reduces traditional perception errors and ensures precise parking.
The Xiaomi SU7 will become smarter in its next update
The news does not end there. The update HyperOS 1.2.0, available at the end of Maywill add more features and allow the City Pilot system to be activated in 10 cities.
The Chinese manufacturer confirmed that this version will include a parking space scene mode, automatic HUD height adjustment, and a charging map that supports three-route planning. The Xiaomi SU7 will also receive an optimization in the surface perception system, a turning blind zone image and lane-level navigation.
Xiaomi He is betting everything on his new electric car and HyperOS. The operating system is not exclusive to mobile devices, but is part of its “Human x Car x Home” ecosystem. This idea groups the Chinese company’s various smart devices into a single system with a focus on people.
The Xiaomi SU7 is now available in China and adjusts the details for a future debut in Europe. Jia Wei, Head of Marketing for Iberia, has confirmed that Spain will be one of the first countries that will have access to the Xiaomi electric car, although it won’t be soon. The Chinese manufacturer considers a time frame of between 2 and 3 years to bring its vehicle to the Old Continent.
Yes ok The Xiaomi SU7 has a groundbreaking price in China — 27,740 euros in its cheapest version — the panorama would be different in Spain. The European Union is considering adding a specific tariff on Chinese electric cars to prevent unfair competition. Due to this, manufacturers such as Xiaomi, BYD or SAIC will make important adjustments to the final price of their vehicles.
