Xiaomi YU7 Electric SUV Officially Unveiled in China — A Bold Challenger to the Tesla Model Y
Xiaomi is back with a bang. After making a strong debut in the EV world with the SU7 sedan, the tech giant has now taken the wraps off its second car — the Xiaomi YU7 electric SUV. And make no mistake, this one’s aimed squarely at the Tesla Model Y.
The YU7 might not be on sale yet — pricing will only be revealed in July, and deliveries are still a while away — but Xiaomi has laid all its cards on the table when it comes to design, performance, features, and tech. With three variants on offer, cutting-edge in-house hardware, and a strong focus on luxury and safety, the YU7 is already looking like a serious disruptor in China’s hot EV market.
Design That Turns Heads
The YU7 continues Xiaomi’s design philosophy seen on the SU7, but with an SUV twist. It’s muscular, sculpted, and confidently styled — especially in the show-stopping Emerald Green finish, which glistens differently based on lighting angles. The Titanium Silver is classy, while Lava Orange is meant for those who like their rides bold.
Its dimensions (4.9m long, 3m wheelbase) give it a commanding stance, and design elements like the ring-style taillights, retractable door handles, and aerodynamic bodywork (Cd 0.245) show Xiaomi isn’t just about looks — performance and efficiency matter too.
Three Variants, Class-Leading Range
Xiaomi is offering the YU7 in three variants:
- YU7 Standard: RWD, 96.3 kWh battery, 835 km CLTC range (yes, you read that right).
- YU7 Pro: AWD, same battery, 760 km range.
- YU7 Max: AWD, 101.7 kWh battery, 770 km range.
All models are built on an 800V SiC high-voltage platform, allowing for rapid DC charging — 10% to 80% in just 12 minutes. A quick 15-minute top-up nets you up to 620 km of range!
Mind-Boggling Performance
In its top spec, the YU7 delivers 690 PS, does 0–100 km/h in just 3.23 seconds, and stops just as fast thanks to Brembo four-piston brakes. The SUV also features continuous adaptive dampers, air suspension with height and stiffness adjustment, and a 5.7m turning radius — impressive for something this size.
A Cabin That Feels From the FutureStep inside and it’s clear Xiaomi isn’t playing it safe. The YU7’s interior blends luxury and tech in spectacular fashion. The highlight is the HyperVision Panoramic Display — a trio of mini-LED screens that project info onto the windshield. It’s basically a 1.1m-wide digital canvas that adapts to each driver’s view.
Then there’s a 16.1-inch central touchscreen, a remote control panel, and dual rear screens. A Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip runs the UI, and there’s 5G, UWB, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and more — making this one of the most connected cars in the world.
ADAS, Safety, and Onboard AI
The YU7 is packed with safety tech — 11 cameras, 12 ultrasonic radars, LiDAR, and 4D mmWave radar. The Nvidia Drive AGX Thor chip powers Xiaomi’s “assisted driving” system with enhanced early detection, a crucial step after public scrutiny following a fatal SU7 accident.
Xiaomi’s also going the extra mile with an in-car driving school, offering interactive drills and emergency simulations (optional for ¥1,999).
Comfort, Space, and Sustainability
Luxury touches include zero-gravity front seats with massage, power-reclining rear seats, and full Nappa leather upholstery. Xiaomi claims the materials are infant-safe, hypoallergenic, and eco-friendly.
You get 73mm of rear legroom, a 141L front trunk, 678–1,758L rear boot, and 71L of additional cabin storage. Plus, a massive 1.7 sq. metre sunroof floods the cabin with natural light.
Xiaomi’s EV Strategy Is Heating Up
With a claimed 200,000+ deliveries of the SU7 in under a year, and pre-orders stretching deliveries to a year, Xiaomi clearly has public interest on its side. The YU7 is a more practical, high-performance EV option with broad appeal.
Even without a global launch timeline, this SUV shows how serious Xiaomi is about its automotive ambitions. Expect the YU7 to be a major player in the Chinese EV space — and perhaps, one day, on international roads too.
