Reportedly Fatal Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Crash in Chengdu Purportedly Involves Automated Driving Failure and Door Lock Malfunction
A reportedly fatal crash involving a Xiaomi SU7 Ultra electric vehicle in Chengdu, China, occurred after the car's automated driving system and sensor-dependent electronic door handles reportedly failed following a collision. Bystanders were reportedly unable to open the doors as the vehicle caught fire, and the driver died at the scene, prompting scrutiny of automation-linked design risks. Following the incident, Xiaomi's stock reportedly fell more than 5% amid mounting safety concerns.
- Date it happened
- 2025-10-12
- Organisation involved
- Xiaomi Corporation
- Product, system or model
- Xiaomi SU7 Ultra, Automated driving systems
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