Leaked image hints that tech giant Xiaomi’s first EV platform may be 800V and over 100 kWh
We haven’t even come close to seeing what sort of design Chinese electronics manufacturing behemoth Xiaomi intends to deliver under its young automotive division, but we may have a better idea of what level of power it may be packing. A recent image has surfaced that appears to showcase Xiaomi’s EV battery specs, hinting at an 800-volt platform housing over 100 kWh of battery power.
If you’ve never heard of Xiaomi Automotive, that’s understandable considering the young EV division was announced a mere two years ago and has yet to reveal its first model. Xiaomi Corporation on the other hand, is the second-largest manufacturer of smartphones on the planet which has led the company to expand into additional products like TVs, unmanned aerial vehicles, and even an ecosystem of Xiaomi Smart Home products.
We’ve followed Xiaomi Automotive as it set up its headquarters in Beijing where it intends to eventually produce up to 300,000 vehicles per year. There hasn’t been any mention of EV battery production, but given Xiaomi’s expertise in the technology, developing its own platform makes the most sense and was all but confirmed after rumors stirred about the new arm seeking co-branded EVs with BAIC in China.
Last we heard this past March, Xiaomi was once again taking EV development into its own hands and the progress of its new business had already “exceeded expectations.” This update followed some alleged leaked images of Xiaomi Auto’s camo’d sedan, which is expected to begin scaled production in the first half of 2024.
Most recently, another alleged leaked image, this time of a battery, suggests that Xiaomi Automotive is in fact progressing quickly and apparently knows what it’s doing – especially if it can deliver this platform at the price it originally promised.
Xiaomi battery image appears legit, packs 101 kWh
The battery image seen above, recently posted by MetaAuto on Weibo, features the Xiaomi logo and lists the following specifications:
- Model Name: A1310C
- Part Number: P000000367001
- Manufacturer Code: F47832
- Lithium-Ion Chemistry
- 726.7V
- 139 Ah
- 101 kWh
- 642 kg (1,415 lbs)
The voltage listed suggests the battery will deliver 800V fast charging to future Xiaomi EV drivers, and over 100 kWh of capacity is encouraging for a sedan when you think of the range that may be able to deliver. Other users on Weibo have pointed out that the battery modules should be lithium ternary, but there’s no way to confirm that without Xiaomi sharing details directly.
Xiaomi Automotive has not confirmed that this is in fact one of its EV battery packs. Right now, all we know is that the company is planning to deliver a sedan next year equipped with LiDAR supplied by Hesai Technology out of Palo Alto, California. The flagship EV is expected to start at a price around 300,000 yuan (~$43,100) – a steal for an 800V platform and LiDAR if it happens.
We also know that Xiaomi has been testing its own self-driving EV technology, which it says is aiming to be top-tier in the industry by next year. Let’s start with delivering an actual EV first, guys. That should happen sometime in the first half of 2024, and we are almost certain to learn more about Xiaomi’s EV, its battery packs and all the pertinent specs before then. Stay tuned.
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With 615 horsepower, the Cadillac Lyriq-V is the quickest Caddie to date. Cadillac’s first V-Series EV will outsprint a CT5-V Blackwing, and it can be yours for under $80,000.
The 2026 Lyriq-V EV is the fastest Cadillac ever
We knew it was coming soon. Cadillac teased the Lyriq-V for the first time in late October, giving a sneak peek at its first electric V-Series vehicle.
Cadillac’s performance brand is known for iconic sports cars like the CT5-V Blackwing, but the new EV pushes the “V-Series sub-brand to new heights,” boasted John Roth, vice president of Global Cadillac.
As the first EV to wear the V-Series badge, Cadillac promised the Lyriq-V would be powerful, but we didn’t know it would be this fast.
Cadillac officially introduced the 2026 Lyriq-V on Thursday, revealing additional specs, prices, and more. With an estimated 615 hp and 650 lb-ft of torque and a standard dual motor AWD powertrain, the EV is expected to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.3 seconds, making it the quickest Cadillac to date.
At that speed, it would outrun the Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing with a 0 to 60 mph sprint time in 3.4 seconds. Although the CT-5 packs slightly more horsepower (668 hp), the Lyriq-V’s EV powertrain unlocks more powerful, instant acceleration.
The added power is enabled by an added Velocity Max feature, which “unleashes the vehicle’s full performance capability” with a surge of power and acceleration.
Interior and exterior design, prices, and features
The V-Series model differs from the traditional Lyriq with a lower center of gravity and custom front and rear bumpers. It also features V-Series badging on the rear doors and tailgate, V-pattern mesh on the lower grille, and 22″ wheels with the logo etched into the side.
Inside, the performance EV borrows features from the Lyriq, such as a panoramic fixed glass roof, a 23-speaker AKG sound system, and a massive 33″ LED display screen.
Cadillac distinguishes the V-Series from the traditional Lyriq by adding the V-Series logo, a V-mode button, and a sports rim with hand grips. Other unique features include a custom infotainment experience with a “V-Series persona,” a signature V-Series illuminated sill plate and V-pattern detailing on the seatbacks.
A 102 kWh battery pack is expected to provide a range of up to 285 miles. The 2026 Cadillac Lyriq-V starts at $79,990, including the destination fee.
In comparison, the Tesla Model Y Performance starts at $51,490 and has an EPA-estimated range of up to 277 miles. It also includes AWD and can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds.
Cadillac’s new performance EV will be sold in the US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Other markets will be announced closer to launch. GM will begin producing the new Lyriq-V at its Spring Hill, TN, manufacturing plant in early 2025.
What do you think of the Cadillac’s new performance EV? Would you buy one for $80,000? Or are you sticking with the Model Y Performance? Drop us a comment below to let us know.
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Tesla has announced some important price hikes across its entire lineup in Canada amid incentives going away and a struggling Canadian dollar.
The Canadian EV market is already having problems amid announcements that the federal incentive program will be eliminated. The same thing is happening to Quebec’s own program, which was the most generous in the country—making the province the leader in EV adoption in Canada.
Now, Tesla, which sells more EVs than anyone in Canada, announced that it is increasing prices on all its lineup.
Here are the price increases for each Tesla model:
- Model 3:
- Long Range RWD: $4,000
- Long Range AWD: $8,000
- Performance: $9,000
- Model Y: $4,000
- Model S: $4,000
- Model X: $4,000
Buyers can still get $1,300 CAD off of new Model Y, Model S, or Model X purchases with a referral code.
Tesla never comments on price changes and therefore, we don’t know the official reasons for these specific price increases, but we can make some educated guesses.
First off, the Canadian dollar has crashed in comparison to USD over the last few months:
Furthermore, the timing of announcing that the price increases will take place on February 1st has led some to link this to the upcoming tariff wars that President Trump signaled against Canada.
The US President said that he plans to impose 25% tariffs on any goods coming from Canada, and Canada said that it would retaliate.
Electrek’s Take
Obviously, this is not good for the EV market in Canada.
The removal of incentives is already hurting the market, and now the base price of the most popular EVs in the country, Tesla vehicles, is also going up before incentives.
This will be a bad year for EVs in Canada.
Hopefully, things will settle down and we will get more clarity once the tariff war actually starts.
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