Ford CEO Jim Farley explained his intent behind driving the Xiaomi SU7 EV over the past six months in a post on social media on Wednesday.

If you had to guess what the chief executive officer of the Ford Motor Company used as his daily driver ... well, no matter what you might think, you'd probably be wrong. As it turns out, Ford CEO Jim Farley has been driving around in a Chinese-made Xiaomi SU7 as of late for a little competitive research — and he sure does love it.

Ford CEO Jim Farley has been driving Xiaomis SU7 for half a year, praising the electric vehicle for its performance and high demand. Xiaomis EV division has struggled with losses, but the SU7 continues to be a hit