Lei Jun Clarifies CLTC Range Isn't "Claimed"—It's a National Standard; Xiaomi SU7 Leads Industry in Range Retention

During a science-popularization livestream on February 1, Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun addressed controversies surrounding the SU7's driving range. He emphasized that CLTC (China Light-Duty Vehicle Test Cycle) is a unified testing standard established by national regulatory authorities, simulating typical daily commuting scenarios with an average speed of approximately 30 km/h—not a personal claim he made. Lei noted that under real-world conditions such as highway driving or winter weather, the vehicle’s actual range would be lower than the CLTC figure, but the Xiaomi SU7 achieves the best "range retention rate" among comparable models. He specifically clarified that when stating the SU7 Standard Edition has a CLTC-rated range of 835 kilometers, this figure is based strictly on official test results, not subjective marketing claims.