Chinese vs. American EV: How Xioami’s SU7 compares to the Tesla Model 3

How kind of tech do they have?

The SU7’s cabin is high-tech and thoroughly modern. Though Xiaomi is best known outside China for its smartphones, the consumer-electronics conglomerate makes everything from TVs and smart speakers to connected housewares like lights and air conditioners.

As part of the Xiaomi ecosystem, the SU7 is integrated with the company’s other products, allowing for remote voice control of household appliances from the vehicle.

In front of the driver is a small 7.1-inch rotating digital instrument cluster and a gigantic 56-inch head-up display projected onto the SU7’s windshield. Atop its center stack is a massive 16.1-inch infotainment screen with smartphone mirroring. The SU7’s rear cabin is equipped with seatback mounting points for tablets that can be connected to the car’s infotainment system.

The SU7 also offers Xiaomi Pilot, software that the company says allows for assisted self-driving and self-parking.

The Model 3’s cabin is a demonstration of high-tech minimalism. The entire in-car experience is focused on the Tesla’s 15.4-inch central touchscreen, which serves as both the instrument display and its infotainment screen. Rear-seat passengers can have access to their own eight-inch touchscreen with entertainment options and climate controls.

The Model 3 also comes with handy features like Sentry Mode, which monitors the vehicle’s surroundings, and Dog Mode, which keeps your pets safe while you’re away from the car.

As with all Teslas, the Model 3 comes with the company’s signature Autopilot semi-autonomous driving tech.