Xiaomi has addressed concerns over a recent incident in which the brake pads on the YU7 Max caught fire during a media track test at Tianjin’s V1 circuit. The automaker explained that the fire occurred because the vehicle was parked immediately after a warm-up and fast lap without a cooldown period—a situation it described as an “extreme scenario.” The ignition stemmed from organic materials in the low-metal brake pads, which can combust briefly at temperatures above 600°C.

Xiaomi clarified that the brake system remained fully functional and that the test vehicle had not activated the Master Mode’s “Enhanced Energy Recovery” function, which helps reduce brake load and overheating during track use.

As a high-powered midsize SUV, the YU7 Max produces substantial braking heat under circuit conditions. Xiaomi stressed that unmodified production vehicles should not be used for track driving without adequate upgrades and recommended using Master Mode with energy recovery enabled to improve safety. Users were advised to understand their vehicle’s performance limits before attempting such driving scenarios.

Xiaomi also shared more details about the YU7 Max’s smart EC glass roof, which consumes negligible power and defaults to shaded mode when turned off. The Max trim also features extensive acoustic insulation, including upgraded glass and top-tier soundproofing materials.

Xiaomi confirmed that the 240,000 lock-in orders received within 18 hours of launch have effectively sold out capacity until early 2027. Xiaomi’s single Beijing plant is divided into two phases: F1, which has been operational since March 2024 with a 150,000-unit annual capacity, and F2, expected to start production in July with the same capacity. Despite this expansion, Xiaomi is facing production pressure as it balances YU7 and SU7 output, with wait times for SU7 Pro now reaching nearly a year. Also, reports of scalpers reselling locked-in orders prompted Xiaomi to reaffirm that orders are non-transferable. The company has acquired land for a third phase (F3), but no schedule has been disclosed.

Source: IT-home