Xiaomi’s High-Tech EV Plant Becomes a Tourist Magnet
- Xiaomi’s Beijing EV plant receives about 27,000 monthly lottery applications for just 1,100 tour spots.
- The plant operates with approximately 700 robots and only about 100 human overseers, producing an SU7 every 76 seconds.
- Xiaomi plans to increase monthly tours to a total of 111 by November 2026.
- China’s car production costs are roughly 30% lower than Germany’s, with battery cell prices over 30% cheaper than in Europe.
The Yizhuang development zone in Beijing hosts Xiaomi’s expansive EV factory, which has become a major attraction due to its advanced automation and cost-efficient production methods. This facility symbolizes China’s competitive edge in the automotive industry through reduced costs and increased automation.
Xiaomi’s factory tours not only showcase cutting-edge technology but also highlight significant cost advantages that concern Western manufacturers. The facility’s ability to produce vehicles efficiently with minimal human intervention underscores the potential shift in global manufacturing dynamics.
