He Xiaopeng responds to the suggestion that Lei Jun should make cars: Xiaomi has the genes of internet software, hardware, and hardware.

On August 27th, during a group interview after the launch of the new XPeng P7, He Xiaopeng, chairman of XPeng Motors, was asked why he suggested Lei Jun to build a car. He replied, "In 2017, I talked to Lei Jun. I think Xiaomi is very suitable because Xiaomi originally had both internet software and hardware genes, which have a certain correlation with cars, and it is quite high." Prior to this, He Xiaopeng said, "If you want to 'trap' a friend, suggest that they go make a car." He further explained, "I believe it is very difficult for a new entrepreneur to start a business in the automotive field."