Xiaomi unveils Architecture Dept for next-gen EV platforms
Xiaomi creates Architecture Department to shape next-generation EV platforms
Xiaomi unveils Architecture Dept for next-gen EV platforms
Xiaomi forms an Architecture Department reporting to Lei Jun to speed innovation in EV platforms, unifying hardware, software and luxury UX after the SU7 debut.
2025-10-29T15:00:21+03:00
2025-10-29T15:00:21+03:00
2025-10-29T15:00:21+03:00
Xiaomi has created a new division to shape the next generation of its vehicle platforms. The team, called the Architecture Department, reports directly to CEO Lei Jun—an internal setup that echoes Ford’s famed Skunkworks. That reporting line suggests Xiaomi wants decisions made quickly, without layers of bureaucracy.The unit’s mandate is to set the technical direction for upcoming Xiaomi Auto models, reaching beyond a traditional R&D playbook. It is led by former research center head Cui Qiang, while his previous role has been taken over by Wang Zhensuo, who previously oversaw the company’s electric powertrains.The move signals a push to speed up innovation in a rapidly shifting EV market. Lei Jun emphasized that today’s car industry increasingly resembles the smartphone business, noting that success will favor those who adapt fast and bring fresh technology to market.Since the launch of the Xiaomi SU7—now among China’s most successful models—the company has been building out its in-house motor technologies and driver-assistance software. The focus now turns to a forward-looking architecture designed to unify performance, intelligent features, and a luxurious user experience—priorities that resonate strongly with Chinese buyers. The strategy reads as a bid to knit together hardware and software from the outset, a discipline that often separates standout products from merely competent ones.
Xiaomi, Architecture Department, Lei Jun, EV platforms, Xiaomi Auto, SU7, driver-assistance, next-gen vehicles, innovation, vehicle architecture, HW-SW integration, Chinese EV market
2025
Michael Powers
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Xiaomi creates Architecture Department to shape next-generation EV platforms
Xiaomi forms an Architecture Department reporting to Lei Jun to speed innovation in EV platforms, unifying hardware, software and luxury UX after the SU7 debut.
Michael Powers, Editor
Xiaomi has created a new division to shape the next generation of its vehicle platforms. The team, called the Architecture Department, reports directly to CEO Lei Jun—an internal setup that echoes Ford’s famed Skunkworks. That reporting line suggests Xiaomi wants decisions made quickly, without layers of bureaucracy.
The unit’s mandate is to set the technical direction for upcoming Xiaomi Auto models, reaching beyond a traditional R&D playbook. It is led by former research center head Cui Qiang, while his previous role has been taken over by Wang Zhensuo, who previously oversaw the company’s electric powertrains.
The move signals a push to speed up innovation in a rapidly shifting EV market. Lei Jun emphasized that today’s car industry increasingly resembles the smartphone business, noting that success will favor those who adapt fast and bring fresh technology to market.
Since the launch of the Xiaomi SU7—now among China’s most successful models—the company has been building out its in-house motor technologies and driver-assistance software. The focus now turns to a forward-looking architecture designed to unify performance, intelligent features, and a luxurious user experience—priorities that resonate strongly with Chinese buyers. The strategy reads as a bid to knit together hardware and software from the outset, a discipline that often separates standout products from merely competent ones.
