Xiaomi has officially unveiled the YU7 Suv, its second EV model after the SU7 electric sedan

On Xiaomi’s 15th anniversary, Ceo Lei Jun introduced the company’s first electric Sport utility to compete with the Tesla Model Y. The YU7 will hit the Chinese market in July 2025. While the pricing will be announced at the official launch in July, Lei ruled out a rumoured 199,000 yuan ($27,600) starting price 

On Xiaomi’s 15th anniversary, Ceo Lei Jun introduced the company’s first electric Suv, the YU7, its second model after the SU7 electric sedan. The YU7 is a five-seat mid to large-size electric SUV, measuring 4,999 mm in length, 1,996 mm in width and 1,600 mm in height with a wheelbase of 3,000 mm. It will be available in nine exterior colours, including a green shade inspired by Colombian emeralds and orange and metallic titanium finishes. Weight varies between 2,140 kg and 2,460 kg depending on configuration. Wheel choices include 19- and 20-inch sizes. 

It adopts inward-folding electric door handles with ambient lighting and UWB (Ultra Wideband) support for smartphone-based keyless entry and trunk access. Inside, the cabin is fully leather-lined, featuring Nappa leather “zero gravity” seats in front, offering a 123° recline and 10-point massage functions. Rear passengers benefit from 135° electrically adjustable seats and a 6.68-inch touch control screen for climate, music, and navigation functions. 

The dashboard features a 1.1-meter-wide “HyperVision” comprising three Mini LED screens with 108 PPD retina-level resolution. The system integrates driving data, media, blind-spot imaging, and customizable widgets. The car includes a 4-in-1 domain controller that merges cabin, assisted driving, vehicle control, and communications systems. It is supported by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip (4nm process) for fast boot-up in 1.35 seconds and over-the-air updates in as little as 15 minutes. 

In terms of powertrains, the YU7 will be offered in three configurations: 

YU7 RWD: Single 235 kW rear motor, 528 Nm, 0–100 km/h in 5.88 seconds, top speed 240 km/h.

YU7 Pro AWD: Dual motors with 365 kW combined output, 690 Nm, 0–100 km/h in 4.27 seconds, top speed 240 km/h.

YU7 Max AWD: Dual motors with 508 kW and 866 Nm, 0–100 km/h in 3.23 seconds, top speed 253 km/h. 

United Automotive Electronics (UAES) supplies the motors, with the Max version using a 220 kW front and 295 kW rear motor. All variants run on Xiaomi’s 800V silicon carbide high-voltage platform and use V6s Plus motors, enabling 5.2C charging speeds that can add up to 620 km of range in 15 minutes. 

Battery configurations and CLTC range estimates are as follows: 

RWD: 96.3 kWh LFP battery, 835 km range

Pro AWD: 96.3 kWh LFP battery, 770 km range

Max AWD: 101.7 kWh NCM battery, 760 km range 

The YU7 will hit the Chinese market in July 2025. While the pricing will be announced at the official launch in July 2025, Lei ruled out a rumoured 199,000 yuan ($27,600) starting price. The YU7 is expected to be a real threat to Tesla's hot-selling Model Y in China. In Lei's comparisons, the YU7 is similar to the Model Y in terms of acceleration performance, but significantly ahead in other areas. Lei emphasized that range is the first thing consumers should consider when buying an EV, and the YU7 has the highest range among mid to large-size SUVs. 

The YU7 can get a range of 620 kilometers in as little as 15 minutes of charging. As a comparison, the Model Y takes 27 minutes to charge from 10 percent to 80 percent, Lei said. The Xiaomi SUV also has air suspension, which allows for a more comfortable experience. Xiaomi positions the YU7 as a luxury performance SUV, which Lei said is an advanced SUV created by the company for the elite of the times.