A few weeks ago Xiaomi officially presented its first electric car, the Xiaomi SU7, a sedan with a very striking design and lots of technology inside. Was a resolute commitment to a new marketin which other brands have already begun to enter, notably Chinese brands, many of which are already present in Europe.
This car attracted attention for its design, inspired by other vehicles, for its low aerodynamic coefficient, its large battery and its power. But it has also attracted attention for its operating system, Xiaomi’s famous HyperOS, already used in watches, tablets and cell phones.
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However, there is one item that has caught the attention of many car enthusiasts, who have seen how In recent years, businesses have opted almost exclusively for touchscreens, leaving aside physical buttons even for tasks such as changing gears. And that’s something many drivers don’t like.
Removable buttons
The CEO of Xiaomi spoke during the presentation of the SU7 about an accessory that would allow his new vehicle have physical buttons to control some of the car’s options, but in a somewhat special way. The company designed a button bar that connects below the vehicle’s 16-inch touchscreen.
This accessory is not permanent and can be easily applied and removed. using magnets, a solution that companies like Apple have already used in products such as the Vision Pro or wireless charging. In this way, it is the driver himself who decides whether he wants to have virtual buttons on the screen or physical buttons below. It has not been clarified whether the use of these buttons is fixed or whether they can be configured and customized, which would give this vehicle unique versatility in this regard.
For now It is unclear whether this accessory will be included in the car’s sales package or whether it will have to be purchased separately., in addition to not knowing its price. At the moment, even the price of the car remains secret and Xiaomi has not yet announced the final sale date of this vehicle, even in its country of origin. Arrival in other markets is expected, if at all, within a few years.
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