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Premium EVs should help put Xiaomi on the podium

Company’s new model may not be everyone’s dream car, but it is well positioned to compete
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"}],[{"start":111.86,"text":"EV sales could add another source of increasing profits. "},{"start":115.42699999999999,"text":"Xiaomi has estimated gross profit margin of around 5 to 10 per cent for its auto business. "},{"start":120.544,"text":"It reported sales of nearly $1bn from its EV business in the second quarter. "},{"start":125.324,"text":"Break-even here could be 300,000-400,000 units a year, Citi estimated earlier this year. "},{"start":131.454,"text":"Xiaomi’s EV deliveries in China surpassed 20,000 vehicles in the month of October alone. "},{"start":136.722,"text":"Higher unit prices following its premium model launch and stronger than expected sales would help bring forward break-even significantly. "}],[{"start":143.91,"text":"With EV makers going the way of smartphones and slashing prices, competing on features and technology is increasingly important. "},{"start":150.927,"text":"Xiaomi’s new model may not be everyone’s dream car, but it is well positioned to compete. "}],[{"start":155.75,"text":""}]],"url":"https://creatives.ftmailbox.cn/album/178904-1730721058.mp3"}

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