Xiaomi SU7 autonomous vehicle crash kills three university students in China

Summary

On March 29, 2025, a Xiaomi SU7 autonomous vehicle collided with a concrete barrier in China, killing three university students. The vehicle was traveling at approximately 97 km/h, and the emergency braking system failed after the driver attempted to regain manual control. An investigation identified the lack of lidar sensors and ineffective automated braking as key contributors, and Xiaomi accepted responsibility, cooperating with authorities while its market value fell by over $16 billion.