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Xiaomi Launches YU7: The $35K Electric SUV That Might Give Elon Musk Nightmares

In a move that could reshape the electric vehicle landscape, Chinese tech titan Xiaomi has officially entered the automotive sector with the launch of its first electric SUV, the Xiaomi YU7. Positioned as a direct competitor to Tesla’s Model Y, the YU7 combines aggressive pricing, impressive performance, and deep technological integration—elements that could make it a serious player in the EV market.

A Disruptive Debut

With a starting price of 253,500 yuan (approximately $35,360), the YU7 undercuts the Tesla Model Y, signaling Xiaomi’s intent to disrupt the market through both value and innovation. That strategy appears to be working. Within three minutes of opening pre-orders, Xiaomi logged over 200,000 inquiries, and within an hour, that figure climbed to nearly 289,000 orders. The result? A surge in Xiaomi’s stock value and an unmistakable message: Chinese consumers are ready for a new contender in electric mobility.

Specs That Matter

The YU7 will be available in three versions: Standard, Pro, and Max, with each variant designed to meet different user expectations—from daily driving to high-performance needs.

  • The Standard version is equipped with a 96.3 kWh LFP battery, rear-wheel drive, and delivers a remarkable 835 km of range under the CLTC cycle. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.88 seconds.
  • The Pro and Max variants boast dual-motor all-wheel drive setups, offering acceleration times of 4.27 seconds and 3.23 seconds, respectively.
  • The Max version further sets itself apart with 5.2C ultra-fast charging, enabling a 10–80% charge in just 12 minutes—a potential game-changer in EV charging convenience.

Luxury Meets Technology

Stretching over 5 meters in length with a 3-meter wheelbase, the YU7 offers a spacious and luxurious interior. High-end features include Nappa leather massage seats, a dual-screen cockpit, an advanced HUD, and full integration with Xiaomi’s smart home ecosystem. It’s a mobile extension of the smart home—just as connected and comfortable.

On the tech front, Xiaomi isn’t cutting corners. The YU7 includes LiDAR, 4D millimeter-wave radar, and NVIDIA DRIVE computing, showcasing its ambition in autonomous driving and safety. It’s a bold statement that Xiaomi isn’t merely entering the EV race—it’s aiming to lead it.

Market Focus: China First

Despite the buzz, Xiaomi has no immediate plans to expand the YU7 beyond China. With demand already outpacing production capacity, the company is laser-focused on satisfying domestic appetite first. For now, European and North American consumers will have to watch from afar as the Chinese market enjoys one of the most promising tech-driven SUVs to hit the roads in recent years.

With the YU7, Xiaomi has made a clear and confident entry into the EV world—backed by performance, technology, and massive consumer interest. If this momentum continues, Xiaomi could evolve from a smartphone brand into a major force in electric mobility. And if Tesla wasn’t watching closely before, it surely is now.

Source: Xiaomi

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Xiaomi Launches YU7: The $35K Electric SUV That Might Give Elon Musk Nightmares
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Xiaomi SU7 Ultra is the fastest production EV

The Nürburgring Nordschleife is the most famous track in the world and a place where many manufacturers test the ultimate limits of their cars’ performance. Last year, Xiaomi did the same with the SU7 prototype, which covered the 20.8 km long track in just 6 minutes and 46.8 seconds, which was a surprise to many. Now, it has sent the racing version of the SU7 Ultra to the same place to push the limit.

Xiaomi posted a video on its YouTube channel showing the production SU7 Ultra trying to achieve the fastest lap time, but without success. Its lap time of 7 minutes and 4.95 seconds is excellent compared to the competition, but far behind the prototype. However, it was faster than the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT (7 minutes and 7.55 seconds) and the Rimac Never (7 minutes and 5.29 seconds).

The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra is powered by three electric motors with a total output of 1,548 hp (1,154 kW), which is enough to push the 1,900 kg car from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 1.97 seconds, 200 km/h in 5.97 seconds and 300 km/h in 15 seconds, with a top speed of 350 km/h (217 mph). The video shows the car reaching a GPS-verified speed of 346 km/h, making it the fastest production sedan ever, dethroning the Maserati Ghibli 334 Ultima with a top speed of 334 km/h.

The car used on the track was not the standard version of this model. Xiaomi equipped the SU7 Ultra with an optional track package that is also available to buyers, which does not disqualify the car from the production model category.

The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra is already on sale in China, starting at 529,900 yuan (~€65,000)—an astonishing value for a car with hypercar performance.

When it comes to the fastest time among production cars, the record holder is the Mercedes-AMG One, which last year completed the lap in 6 minutes and 29 seconds. However, the absolute record holder of the Nürburgring Nordschleife is the Porsche 919 Hybrid Evo with a lap time of 5 minutes and 19.55 seconds.

Source: Xiaomi via YouTube

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Xiaomi YU7 has arrived

Following the success of the SU7, Xiaomi has launched its second production car, the YU7. It is a high-performance electric SUV that offers better aerodynamics and premium comfort.

The YU7 is 4,999 mm long, 1,996 mm wide and 1,600 mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,000 mm. It weighs 2,405 kg and comes with two batteries, 96.3 kWh (NMC) and 101.7 kWh (NMC). Customers will be able to choose between three body colors: Emerald Green, Titanium Silver and Lava Orange.

Xiaomi will offer this model in three versions: YU7, YU7 Pro and YU7 Max. The YU7 is powered by a single-motor with 315 hp (235 kW) and 528 Nm of torque. It reaches 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds with a top speed of 240 km/h. It uses a 96.3 kWh battery, which gives it a range of 835 kilometers per CLTC cycle. The YU7 Pro is powered by two electric motors with a total power of 496 hp and 690 Nm, and has all-wheel drive. It reaches 100 km/h in 4.3 seconds and offers a range of 760 kilometers.

The YU7 Max is the most powerful version, powered by two electric motors with 690 hp and 866 Nm of torque, and offers all-wheel drive. It reaches 100 km/h in 3.2 seconds with a top speed of 253 km/h. It is equipped with a 101.7 kWh battery that offers a range of 770 kilometers on a single charge.

The car has the largest one-piece hood among production models, and the company says that special attention was paid to airflow when designing the body, which included a series of ventilation ducts, active grilles and optimized discs. All this resulted in an outstanding drag coefficient of only 0.245.

The cabin is made of premium materials, purple and brown leather, and provides plenty of space for passengers. The driver’s seat has an electronic footrest, which increases comfort on long trips. There is also a Panoramic Head-Up Display (PHUD) instead of a traditional dashboard, a center console with an infotainment screen, slightly smaller than the one in the SU7, with Xiaomi’s HyperOS operating system that offers easy integration with other Xiaomi devices.

In front of the driver is an elegant and functional steering wheel, covered in Alcantara and carbon fiber, which has physical buttons for easy access to key functions. There is also a red “Boost Mode” button for rapid power delivery, i.e. even better performance, and there is a button to activate advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). Additional equipment includes wireless chargers, electronic door handles, and a discreet LiDAR sensor mounted on the roof that clearly signals that the YU7 will offer advanced autonomous driving capabilities.

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Xiaomi YU7 has arrived