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On the evening of May 21, during the Xiaomi “Human x Car x Home” event, Xiaomi officially unveiled its YU7 GT, marking the smartphone maker's foray into a more premium automotive segment.  The YU7 GT is equipped with Xiaomi's next-generation HyperEngine V8s EVO. Its dual-motor system delivers a combined maximum output of 738 kilowatts , equivalent to 990 horsepower (1003 Ps-1003,4 Cv).  This motor achieves a maximum speed of 28,000 rpm and utilises a self-developed silicon carbide (SiC) power module, increasing power by 5.9%. With ultra-thin 0.15 mm stator and rotor silicon steel sheets, the motor boasts an efficiency of 98.38%.  The YU7 GT can accelerate from zero to 100 kilometers per hour in 2.92 seconds . It has a top speed of 300 km/h and offers a driving range of 705 kilometers.  It is equipped with a 101.7 kWh ternary lithium battery based on a 897V SiC high-voltage platform, capable of adding 570 km of range in 15 minutes of charging. In terms of exterior ...

Xiaomi's electric vehicle unit Xiaomi EV announced Monday that its upcoming high-performance SUV, the YU7 GT, has set a new lap record at Germany's renowned Nürburgring Nordschleife track, clocking a lap time of 7:34.931 Xiaomi's electric vehicle unit Xiaomi EV announced Monday that its upcoming high-performance SUV , the YU7 GT, has set a new lap record at Germany's renowned Nürburgring Nordschleife track.  Driven by Xiaomi's chief test driver Ren Zhoucan , the YU7 GT test vehicle completed the lap in 7 minutes and 34.931 seconds, marking a significant breakthrough for Chinese automotive brands in this arena.  The challenge shattered the historical lap record for production SUVs at the track and made Ren the first Chinese professional driver to receive an official Nürburgring lap certification.  The 7:34.931 result surpassed the previous Nürburgring SUV production record set by the Audi RS Q8 performance , which recorded a lap time of 7:36.698 in 2024. The Porsche...

China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology ( MIIT ) has confirmed full specifications for the high-performance variant of the company's best-selling EV SUV, ahead of an expected 2026 launch in the Chinese market at Auto China 2026 in Beijing in April. Reports also suggest the new YU7 GT may become Xiaomi's first model sold in Europe  Xiaomi YU7 GT China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has confirmed full specifications for the Xiaomi YU7 GT, a high-performance variant of the company's best-selling electric SUV, ahead of an expected 2026 launch in the Chinese market.  The vehicle’s general info was first exposed by the regulatory filing last month. A second MIIT filing published on March 19, 2026 confirmed the YU7 GT's battery and range details , building on an initial regulatory submission from February 6.  Together, the filings place the YU7 GT among the highest-output electric SUVs submitted for homologation in China to da...

The Chinese EV maker has officially filed a new variant for its Sport utility with a powertrain total power output of 738 kW (1.003 Cv) surpassing the 508 kW (691 Cv) of the YU7's most powerful variant  Xiaomi YU7 GT Xiaomi YU7’s performance variant, the YU7 GT, has officially appeared in China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) declaration filings today. Positioned as a high-performance version of the YU7, the model boasts a wide-body sports kit and a dual-motor powertrain delivering over 1,000 Cv.  Visually, the front fascia features a newly designed bumper, complemented by wider front fenders that give the car a more muscular stance. Performance cues include a large rear diffuser and a prominent red “GT” badge adorning the tail. Further details reveal red brake calipers, hinting at the potential inclusion of carbon-ceramic brake discs. The vehicle will ride on 21-inch wheels.  Rear of Xiaomi YU7 GT The high-performance model YU7 GT measures 50...

Xiaomi is expected to unveil new high-performance version of the YU7 SUV during founder Lei Jun’s annual speech on September 25. Industry sources suggest the model may be named the YU7 GT .  Recent spy photographs have shown a heavily camouflaged prototype of the YU7 testing at Germany’s Nürburgring Nordschleife circuit . The test car featured a red-and-grey wrap, similar to that used by the SU7 Ultra during earlier trials. Observers noted wider front fenders, a more muscular rear section, and an overall wider stance compared with the standard YU7.  Reports indicate that the YU7 GT could adopt a tri-motor system similar to the powertrain of the previously launched SU7 Ultra. It comprises three electric motors. The front axle has a single e-motor for 288 kW (286 hp). The rear axle adopts two electric motors for 450 kW (570 hp). The combined peak power output of the system reaches 1,138 kW (1,526 hp). The peak torque is 1,770 Nm. A CATL-made Qilin 2.0 ternary NMC battery ...