China’s latest EV is a ‘connected’ car from smartphone maker Xiaomi

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Create your free profile or log in to save this article Create your free profile or log in to save this article BEIJING — Xiaomi, a well-known maker of smart consumer electronics in China, is joining the country’s booming but crowded market for electric cars. The tech company will start taking orders for the SU7, a sporty four-door sedan, following a launch event with founder Lei Jun in Beijing on Thursday evening. Analysts think it will be priced in the 300,000 yuan ($40,000) range. Government subsidies have helped make China the world’s largest market for electric vehicles, and a bevy...