The electric car sector is still “in shock” due to the presentation of Xiaomi’s first car. Somehow, the company most famous in Europe for its cell phones has managed to create a car that outperforms Teslas and Porsches, at least on paper. And everything indicates that it will not be the only brand known to technology enthusiasts to reserve similar surprises.
Xiaomi is not the only tech company that now also sells cars, far from it; but she is one of the few who decided to go her own way, creating a new car “from scratch”. The usual strategy is very different: Partner with an established manufacturer in the sector and focus on the smart parts of the car, such as the infotainment system or driving aids.
Huawei is the best example of this type of strategy. Several “Huawei cars” are already on the roads, but they are all the result of alliances with existing automobile brands. What Huawei loses in originality and brand image, it gains in speed of expansion and experience; It has already signed alliances with four major manufacturers (Seres, Chery, BAIC BJEV and JAC), and all of them have resulted in very interesting cars equipped with many technologies like the AITO M9. AND everyone has HarmonyOS, Huawei’s operating system that aims to conquer the market and is also used in its mobile phones, watches, televisions and other devices; In fact, it’s the same thing that Xiaomi is going to try with HyperOS.
The back of the Stelato X4 from Huawei and BAIC
Although Huawei has an advantage thanks to this strategy, it is undeniable that Xiaomi’s car has managed to attract a lot of attention; from there comes the new collaboration between Huawei and BAIC, called Stelatoto create an electric sedan that appears to follow many of the lines set by the Xiaomi SU7.
To be honest, the SU7 in turn follows the lines of other very popular electric cars, but it is still curious that Huawei was quick to offer something very similar. Additionally, the price is rumored to be between 300,000 and 400,000 yuan (between 39,370 dollars and 52,480 dollars), very similar to the price disclosed for the Max version of the Xiaomi SU7.
Huawei Stelato X4’s rearview mirrors will be cameras
The first leaked photos (via CarNewsChina) of the Stelato X4 show a very familiar car, a four-door sedan full of technology and a modern, aerodynamic design, but also with a few surprises. Perhaps the most striking thing that can be seen in the photos is the design of mirrors, which are actually cameras which broadcast video on screens integrated into the doors, something other manufacturers like Audi have already experimented with.
Speaking of screens, there is no shortage of a gigantic one on the dashboard, which will eventually also perform dashboard functions, which cannot be seen in the photos. The display will run HarmonyOS and offer access to smart features; one of the most interesting seems to be face identification; The B-pillar has a built-in camera that will automatically open the door if it sees us. Other cutting-edge technological details visible among the camouflage are the cameras arranged throughout the car and the LiDAR system on the windshield, which will be used for autonomous driving assistance functions.
Interior of Huawei Stelato X4
Technically, the Stelato X4 should have a lot in common with the Luxeed S7 which is also the result of a collaboration with Huawei; Therefore, it would use the same type of electric motor with 375 kW of power to all four wheels.
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