Details of the first car to come from consumer-electronics giant Xiaomi have been uncovered in Chinese government filings.

The saloon, named the Xiaomi SU7, is set to enter production in the first half of 2024 as a competitor to the BMW i4.

It will be manufactured under a contract by established automaker BAIC, as reported by Car News China.

Measuring 4997mm in length, 1963mm in width, and 1440mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3000mm, the SU7 weighs 2205kg in its heaviest configuration.

Two powertrains will be offered: a rear-wheel-drive version delivering 295bhp and a top speed of 130mph, and a dual-motor, four-wheel-drive option with a Porsche Taycan-rivalling 663bhp and a top speed of 164mph.

Xiaomi will offer the SU7 with two battery options: a lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery from BYD on base models and a larger CATL pack as a higher-cost alternative.

Battery capacities and ranges are yet to be confirmed.

Higher-specification cars can also be equipped with an active rear wing and lidar technology.

The SU7 will also be available with a choice of 19in and 20in wheels, compatible with 245/45 R19 and 245/40 R20 tires.

Xaoimi disclosed plans to commence production of its EV earlier this year.

During China’s annual parliamentary gathering in Beijing, CEO Lei Jun announced: “Xiaomi’s car manufacturing has progressed beyond expectation and [prototypes] have recently successfully completed winter testing.”

Lei, who is also a deputy of China’s National People’s Congress, confirmed Xiaomi had invested more than ¥3 billion (£360 million) in its EV division, Xiaomi Automobile, in 2022.

He also noted that staffing of its research-and-development department had increased to more than 2300 individuals.

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