Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi to make EVs using Great Wall's plant, report says

Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun, pictured, believes the company's expertise in hardware manufacturing will help accelerate the design and production of its EVs. (REUTERS)

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Reuters

March 26, 2021 08:05 AM

HONG KONG/BEIJING -- China's Xiaomi Corp plans to make electric vehicles using Great Wall Motor's factory, said three people with direct knowledge of the matter, making it the latest tech firm to join the smart mobility race.

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