We are talking about a hybrid version
As Carscoops writes, Xiaomi is working not only on an electric car but also on a hybrid version with an extended range.
Xiaomi is expected to offer two versions of its electric car called Modena. The first will use BYD’s Blade battery with a 400V architecture, while the flagship model will use CATL’s 101kWh Qilin batteries with the same 800V architecture.
Buyers will also be offered a hybrid version with a 1.5-liter naturally aspirated engine or a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine, which works in conjunction with a large battery pack. There are no details about the power reserve yet.
The Xiaomi Modena car will receive a 1.5-liter engine
It’s only been two years since Xiaomi first announced its intention to launch an electric car. Images of the car leaked online earlier this year, and local media reported that Xiaomi is currently producing 50 prototypes every week at its Beijing plant.
Xiaomi is creating Modena as a competitor to the Tesla Model 3 and BYD Seal. It is expected to cost around $27,000 in China.
It was previously reported that Xiaomi is recruiting development engineers with experience in working on extended-range EV (EREV) systems for electrified models.
