샤오미, 전기차 시험 생산 시작, 10μm 미만의 실행률 달성 50 주당 프로토타입, 보고서에 따르면
샤오미, 중국 스마트폰 대기업, has entered the trial production phase for its first 전기자동차 (전기차) 모델, marking a significant milestone in its automotive venture. This phase has been ongoing for nearly a month, during which approximately 50 prototypes are being produced each week, as reported by local media outlet Jiemian.
Trial production is a crucial step before moving into mass production, involving rigorous testing of production line equipment, process integration, worker proficiency, and product consistency. Any issues identified during prototype testing prompt adjustments to the production lines. Once these adjustments are completed and the production lines meet the required standards, mass production can commence.
8월 23, it was reported that Xiaomi’s EV unit received approval from China’s National Development and Reform Commission (증권 시세 표시기), responsible for overseeing new investments and capacity in the country’s automotive sector. Xiaomi is the fourth company to receive such approval since late 2017, signaling China’s increasing scrutiny of eligibility criteria for vehicle production.
While the NDRC approval brings Xiaomi closer to mass-producing its EVs, it still needs approval from China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT (마이트)). MIIT evaluates the technical and safety requirements of new automakers and their models. According to sources cited in Jiemian’s report, Xiaomi could potentially receive MIIT approval within two months, or at the latest, by the end of the year.
Xiaomi’s automotive division is actively preparing for mass production. Its automotive plant in Yizhuang, 베이징, is currently hiring approximately 100 shop floor workers with salaries ranging from RMB 6,000 ($820) 로 RMB 7,000 for an eight-hour workday. This hiring phase is considered an initial stage of preparation, with expectations of larger-scale hiring by the end of the year or early next year, according to a supplier source.
In the second quarter, Xiaomi invested RMB 1.4 billion in its innovation business, which includes smart EVs, as indicated in the company’s financial report released on August 29. Xiaomi’s president, 루웨이빙(陸偉實), stated that the company’s first EV has successfully completed summer testing and is progressing well. Xiaomi’s goal to begin mass production of its inaugural EV model in the first half of 2024 remains unchanged.