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Xiaomi Auto veteran says Tesla's EV edge starts on factory floor

Amanda Liang, Taipei

Jun 17, 2026, 10:04 0

Credit: AFP

Xiaomi Auto is putting manufacturing and supply chain control at the centre of its electric vehicle strategy, with former Tesla Shanghai Gigafactory head Song Gang saying Tesla's real competitive moat lies not in branding alone, but in manufacturing execution.

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