Xiaomi is now offering a free hardware update for its high-performance electric car, the SU7 Ultra. Starting March 10, 2026, owners of this EV can book an appointment to fix the front hood. The update adds two new aerodynamic vanes inside the car's air ducts, helping the vehicle stay stable when driving at high speeds. The installation takes about two to three hours at a Xiaomi service center.
The update is only for the expensive carbon fiber hood that some owners bought as an extra option. This special hood cost RMB 42,000, which is about $5,810. When the car first launched in early 2025, Xiaomi told buyers the hood had "dual air ducts" to help cool the battery and wheels. However, people who took the car apart found that the ducts did not actually lead anywhere. They were just for show, which made many buyers very angry.
This discovery led to a huge "crisis of trust" for the brand. Over 400 owners felt cheated because they paid for performance parts that did not work. Legal battles followed across China. In October 2025, a court in Suzhou ruled that Xiaomi used false advertising. The court even ordered the company to pay triple damages to some owners. However, another court in Changsha later ruled in favor of Xiaomi, saying the marketing words were not technically lies.
To settle the remaining legal issues, Xiaomi is now making the hood functional. The new vanes work with the car's front grille to control how air moves through the front section. This system only turns on...
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