Xiaomi launches a smart home robot arm that automatically charges electric vehicles, promising seamless parking‑to‑charging. Learn how it works and when you can buy.
Xiaomi has stepped into the electric‑vehicle (EV) ecosystem with a bold new product: a home‑based robot arm that can plug in and charge your car without you lifting a finger. The company says the device is ready for mass production and will hit the market in the fourth quarter of this year.
From Parking Spot to Power Plug in Seconds
The robot arm is designed to work hand‑in‑hand with Xiaomi’s automatic parking system. Once the driver parks and walks away, the arm detects the vehicle, positions itself, and begins the charging process automatically—no voice command or manual button needed.
When the battery reaches the preset limit, the arm safely disconnects the charger, preventing over‑charging and extending battery life.
Remote Start and Smart Integration
Owners can also trigger charging from their smartphones, provided the car is within the arm’s reach. This means you can start a charge while you’re still inside your house, saving you a trip to the garage.
The Growing Race for Autonomous Charging
China’s EV industry is heating up the race for fully automated charging solutions. At the unveiling of Li Auto’s pure‑electric SUV i8 (scheduled for 2025), CEO Li Xiang announced ongoing trials of a similar robot‑charging system.
In August, the Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA) showcased the Aito M8 using a robot arm that guides the car into a charging spot and, with a tap on a mobile app, opens the charging port and plugs in. The whole sequence is timed to finish while you sip a coffee.
Star Charge, a global clean‑energy tech firm, presented its patented “Armstrong” robot at the 2025 Shanghai Auto Show. The system boasts millimetre‑level AI vision and a multi‑axis arm that can connect a charger in under 40 seconds, supporting ultra‑fast liquid‑cooled charging and multiple international standards (China GB, EU, US).
How Xiaomi Stands Out
While automotive giants such as Hyundai and Volkswagen have dipped their toes into autonomous charging, many are still in prototype stages. Xiaomi, however, appears ready to commercialise its robot arm quickly, leveraging its consumer‑tech expertise and existing smart‑home ecosystem.
Availability and What to Expect
According to Xiaomi, all highlighted features are production‑ready. The company plans a limited rollout in select markets later this year, with broader availability slated for early 2026. Pricing details have not been disclosed yet.
Stay tuned for updates on the Xiaomi robot charger and be among the first to experience a truly hands‑free EV charging experience.