Islamabad, June 26, 2025: Chinese EV and smartphone maker Xiaomi today priced its new electric Xiaomi YU7 SUV. It is 10,000 yuan ($1,395) cheaper than Tesla’s Model Y. This steps up the challenge to the U.S. firm in the world’s largest auto market.
The base model of the YU7 starts from 253,500 yuan ($35,364). The more premium models, YU7 Pro and YU7 Max, are priced higher. They are 279,900 and 329,900 yuan, respectively.
Xiaomi will begin taking orders for all three models from Thursday night. In comparison, the Model Y, which was China’s best-selling SUV in May, retails from 263,500 yuan in China.
Xiaomi’s CEO and founder, Lei Jun, has expressed his ambition. He wants the YU7 to challenge the Model Y. Analysts believe it is well placed to take on Tesla’s dominance. Other rivals include Zeekr’s 7X and Li Auto’s L6.
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Specifications and Features
The YU7 boasts a driving range of up to 835 kilometers (519 miles) per charge. This surpasses the redesigned Model Y, launched in January, which has a range of up to 719 kilometers.
The Xiaomi YU7 is a mid-size electric SUV. It is designed to rival the Tesla Model Y. It is built on the Modena platform. The design features a sleek, sporty aesthetic.
It measures 4,999 mm in length, 1,996 mm in width, and 1,608 mm in height. It has a 3,000 mm wheelbase. This offers a spacious five-seat configuration. Its exterior includes a closed front grille. It has “waterdrop” headlights and a full-width “halo” taillight.
A ducktail spoiler is also present. It is available in nine colors, including striking emerald green. The YU7 comes with 19-inch or 20-inch alloy wheels.
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The top-tier Max variant sports 21-inch wheels. It also has carbon fiber accents on the steering wheel, dashboard, side mirrors, and hood. It offers a total storage capacity of 69.6 cubic feet.
This includes a 4.98 cubic feet front trunk. It incorporates inward-folding electric door handles. These feature ambient lighting and Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology for keyless entry.
The YU7 is available in three powertrain variants: Standard (RWD), Pro (AWD), and Max (AWD). Each leverages an 800V high-voltage platform for rapid charging. The Standard RWD model features a single 235 kW (315 hp) rear motor.
It has a 96.3 kWh LFP battery. This delivers a CLTC range of 835 km (519 miles). It achieves 0-100 km/h in 5.9 seconds. The Pro AWD variant uses dual motors. It has a 130 kW front and 235 kW rear motor. This gives a combined 365 kW (490 hp) and 690 Nm torque.
With the same 96.3 kWh battery, it achieves a 770 km (478 miles) range. It sprints 0-100 km/h in 4.27 seconds. The Max AWD model boasts dual motors. These are 220 kW front and 288 kW rear.
They produce 508 kW (681 hp) and 866 Nm. It is paired with a 101.7 kWh NCM battery. This offers a 760 km (472 miles) CLTC range. It achieves 0-100 km/h in 3.23 seconds.
Its top speed is 253 km/h. Charging capabilities are impressive. The Max variant can add up to 620 km in 15 minutes.
