Xiaomi’s EV Unit Stuns Markets with Rapid Profitability

While established automotive giants continue to struggle with electric vehicle economics, Chinese technology firm Xiaomi has achieved what many considered improbable. The company’s fledgling EV division reported an operating profit for the third quarter of 2025—merely three quarters after commercial launch. This accelerated path to profitability has caught even bullish market observers by surprise, raising questions about whether the smartphone maker has cracked the code where traditional manufacturers face persistent challenges.

The core achievement lies in hard numbers: Xiaomi’s electric vehicle business generated 700 million RMB in operating profit during Q3 2025. This represents genuine operational earnings in a sector where competitors routinely post billion-dollar losses, demonstrating that Xiaomi Read more...