Xiaomi EV deliveries reach monthly high in October as 2026 target drive continues
Xiaomi is accelerating its push in China's electric-vehicle market as production rises through the second half of the year. The company says October deliveries exceed 50,000 units, marking its highest monthly total of 2026 and bringing its year-to-date volume to about 336,000 vehicles.
Highlights
- Xiaomi delivered over 50,000 electric vehicles in October, up from 40,000 in September and 30,000 in August, maintaining robust monthly growth.
- January-to-October 2026 deliveries reached approximately 336,000 vehicles, equating to about 61% of Xiaomi's 2026 target of 550,000 units.
- Production ramp-up and record monthly deliveries reinforce Xiaomi's expanding presence in China's competitive new-energy vehicle market beyond its smartphone business.
Delivery growth supports annual target
As reported by Reuters, Xiaomi said on Sunday that it delivered more than 50,000 electric vehicles in October, extending a steady monthly increase as it works toward its full-year objective.The October result follows deliveries of more than 30,000 units in August and more than 40,000 in September, indicating that output and handovers continue to gain pace in recent months.
For the first 10 months of 2026, deliveries reach about 336,000 vehicles, based on the company's figures.
Production ramp-up shapes market position
Xiaomi aims to deliver 550,000 vehicles in 2026, and its January-to-October total represents about 61% of that goal. The latest monthly record suggests the company is increasing manufacturing capacity and logistics execution as it seeks to close the gap over the final months of the year.The performance also highlights Xiaomi's expanding role beyond smartphones, with electric vehicles becoming a more significant part of its broader operations in China's competitive new-energy vehicle sector.
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