The factory shutdown during the May Day holiday was for equipment maintenance and upgrades to boost production capacity and delivery capabilities.

! Time-sensitive Episode 40 · Question 1 2024-05-13

Rumors suggest that the Xiaomi Auto factory was temporarily shut down during the May Day holiday. Is this true?

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Published on 2024-05-13. This answer concerns time-sensitive China-market information such as pricing, benefits, production or delivery. Verify current details with Xiaomi.

Official answer

Yes, this is true. This was done to increase annual production capacity. Our engineers used the May Day holiday to conduct a round of equipment maintenance and upgrades, preparing for continued rapid improvement in delivery capabilities in the near future. We will be sharing some good news with you gradually in the coming period.

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Maintenance Context

Context

The May Day shutdown was a planned technical upgrade to boost capacity, not an abnormal halt. Such short-term adjustments aim to optimize production efficiency. Please refer to the Xiaomi Auto App for real-time delivery schedules.

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