Ford CEO Explains Preference for Xiaomi EV Over Tesla for Test Drive
Ford CEO Jim Farley explained his decision to test-drive a Xiaomi electric vehicle instead of a Tesla, stating that Tesla lacks an 'updated vehicle' in its lineup. This comment highlights the competitive landscape in the electric vehicle market.
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Ford's CEO said he chose to test-drive a Xiaomi and not a Tesla because the latter doesn't have an 'updated vehicle'
Jim Farley said there's a reason he chose to test-drive a Xiaomi rather than a Tesla. Bill Pugliano/Getty Images Ford CEO Jim Farley says there's a reason why he picked a Chinese EV to drive instead of a Tesla. He said Tesla, unlike Chinese companies like BYD or Xiaomi, did not have an "updated vehicle." Farley famously drove a Xiaomi SU7 for six months in 2024 and said he did not want to give it up. Ford CEO Jim Farley said he tested a Xiaomi EV, and not a Tesla, for a reason. In an interv...
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