Xiaomi Debunks Rumor of Lei Jun Being Blocked by Protesters in His Car

[Corporate Public Sentiment] Xiaomi has debunked the false rumor circulating online that 'Lei Jun was blocked inside his car by protesters seeking redress.'

Core Development: Enthusiastic Greeting, Not a Protest

On April 19, Xu Jieyun, Special Assistant to Xiaomi Group Chairman Lei Jun, publicly addressed the viral video, clarifying that Lei Jun had stopped at the Dongtai Service Area in Yancheng to record real-world range and energy consumption data for the SU7 Pro. Staff members were seated in the back, and outside the vehicle, car owners from multiple cities in Jiangsu Province had spontaneously gathered to warmly welcome him. The entire stop lasted only 1–2 minutes, but the footage was deliberately taken out of context.

Key Metrics: 1,313 km Range Challenge Successfully Completed

This incident originated from Lei Jun’s Beijing-to-Shanghai long-distance live-stream challenge launched on April 17, during which the SU7 Pro covered 1,313 kilometers, achieved an energy consumption of 14.6 kWh per 100 km, and still retained 3% battery charge, effectively validating the vehicle’s range capabilities.

Industry Impact: Malicious Video Editing Prompted Immediate Corporate Clarification

In the original video, car enthusiasts enthusiastically shouted, 'The Thirteen Great Protectors of Jiangsu welcome Chairman Lei!' and presented local gifts including Yancheng football team jerseys and watermelons. Xiaomi emphasized it will pursue legal action against those spreading false information, highlighting automakers’ strong commitment to safeguarding their public reputation.