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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 EV Suv surged from third place in December to the top spot with 37,869 units , becoming the best-selling NEV and vehicle in the first month of the year  Xiaomi YU7 The Xiaomi YU7 electric Suv has claimed the title of China’s best-selling passenger vehicle in January 2026, according to data cited by Xiaomi Group executives. Xu Jieyun, Special Assistant to the Chairman of Xiaomi Group and Deputy General Manager of the Strategic Marketing Department, shared the news on February 12th, stating: “In January, YU7 was the sales champion. Thank you for your support.”  According to the national passenger vehicle retail sales ranking released by Autohome , the Xiaomi YU7 surged from third place in December to the top spot with 37,869 units, making it the domestic passenger vehicle retail sales champion for the month. The Geely Boyue L followed closely in second place with 34,176 units sold, outperforming the third-place Geely Geome Xingyuan by nearly 5,200 units. The Xingyuan se...

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...

On December 30, Xiaomi founder, chairman and CEO Lei Jun announced on social media that he will host a year-end livestream at 8 p.m. on December 31, inviting engineers to dismantle the Xiaomi YU7 on site, responding to public interest in teardowns.  Xiaomi founder, chairman and Ceo Lei Jun In his preview, Lei said he had previously watched teardown videos of the SU7 and noted that many netizens had suggested “taking apart the YU7.” Since the launch of the Xiaomi SU7, multiple professional automotive media outlets have released teardown videos of the model.  In October, U.S. EV maker Rivian conducted a systematic teardown of the SU7 . Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe described the vehicle as “a very well-executed, highly vertically integrated technology platform,” adding that if he lived in China, the SU7 would be on his shopping list.  Rivian Ceo RJ Scaringe He also noted, however, that the teardown itself did not bring major surprises, stating that “there’s nothing we learned...

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 ...

La divisione EV del colosso cinese di smartphone ha lanciato ufficialmente il suo primo Suv elettrico il 26 giugno totalizzando 200.000 prenotazioni nei primi 3 minuti di pre-vendita, 289.000 in un’ora e 240.000 ordini bloccati 18 ore dopo il lancio. I prezzi in Cina partono da 235.500 yuan (circa 35.000 dollari), 10.000 meno (1.400 dollari) del prezzo base del suo principale concorrente: Tesla Model Y.  Xiaomi ha lanciato ufficialmente in Cina YU7, il suo primo Suv elettrico, il 26 giugno. YU7 è un concorrente diretto di Tesla Model Y nel segmento degli Sport utility sportivi e si affianca alla berlina a emissioni zero SU7. Subito dopo l’evento di lancio Xiaomi EV, la divisione EV del colosso cinese di smartphone, ha annunciato che YU7 si è assicurato 200.000 ordini nei primi 3 minuti di pre-vendita, 289.000 in un’ora e 240.000 ordini bloccati dopo 18 ore dal lancio: ciò significa che la produzione fino a inizio 2027 è stata tutta venduta .  YU7 può essere ordinato in 2 mod...

The smartphone giant's electric vehicle (EV) unit, will officially launch the YU7, its highly anticipated first SUV model, on Thursday, June 26: a launch event will begin at 7:00 pm on the same day  Xiaomi EV, the smartphone giant's electric vehicle (EV) unit, will officially launch the YU7, its first EV Sport utility, on Thursday, June 26: a launch event will begin at 7:00 pm on the same day and will also feature the launch of the Xiaomi MIX Flip 2 foldable smartphone and the Xiaomi Pad 7S Pro, which is the second tablet mode equipped with Xiaomi's in-house developed Xring O1 chip. Xiaomi will also introduce a "personal smart device for the next generation" at the event, Lei Jun, the company's founder, chairman, and CEO, said. The Xiaomi YU7, a competitor Tesla’s Model Y , made its official debut on 22 May. The Xiaomi YU7 is the first SUV under the Xiaomi EV brand and follows the launch of the SU7 electric sedan last year. This model marks Xiaomi’s entry in...

Il primo Sport utility elettrico del marchio cinese, diretto concorrente di Tesla Model Y sarà presentato dopodomani nel corso di un evento in programma a partire dalle 19 ora locale  Xiaomi lancerà ufficialmente YU7, il suo primo e molto atteso Suv EV, giovedì prossimo 26 giugno nel corso di un evento dedicato in programma a partire dalle 19 ora locale. Lei Jun , fondatore, presidente e Ceo di Xiaomi , ha confermato la data di lancio sui social media precisando, senza tuttavia dare cifre, che da fine maggio le richieste di preordine e il numero di clienti che hanno pagato un deposito per prenotare YU7 hanno superato di gran lunga le aspettative e ad oggi sono tre volte superiori a quanto totalizzato, durante lo stesso periodo, dal primo modello Xiaomi: la berlina elettrica SU7, che aveva fatto il suo debutto ufficiale il 28 marzo 2024 con un prezzo di 215.900 yuan (31.000 dollari).  I prezzi di YU7, come annunciato dallo stesso Lei Jun, saranno ufficializzati poco prima ...

The electric vehicle unit of Xiaomi, Beijing-based smartphone giant, will showcase its first EV Suv at the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area International Auto Show, or Auto 2025 Shenzhen, which runs from May 31-June 8  The electric vehicle unit of Xiaomi, Beijing-based smartphone giant, will showcase YU7 this weekend, making the debut of its first EV Suv at the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area International Auto Show, or Auto 2025 Shenzhen, which runs from May 31-June 8. Xiaomi gave the YU7 its debut on May 22, its second model after the SU7 electric sedan, and will go on sale in July. The model is a competitor to Tesla's best-selling Model Y.  The YU7 pre-launch had been widely welcomed by users and is more popular than the SU7 sedan when it was first unveiled, the phone maker's president, Lu Weibing said today. The number of reservation inquiries for the YU7 after the technology launch exceeded the SU7's performance during the same period, Lu said,...

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 smar...

Xiaomi EV, the car-making arm of Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi, shared the first official images of its second EV model, the YU7: is an all-electric SUV 4,999 mm long, with dual electric motors providing a total power of 508 kW (681 hp).  Xiaomi announced that the YU7 will launch in June or July 2025 Xiaomi EV, the car-making arm of Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi, shared the first official images of its second EV model, the YU7, as the company applied for its sales license in China . Xiaomi YU7 will be manufactured in the company’s only factory in Beijing, Yizhuang, the homologation fillings to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) revealed. In China, every car must be approved by the local regulator before hitting the market. The MIIT publishes the list of applications that go through the monthly homologation process.  The Xiaomi YU7 measures 4,999 mm in length , 1,996 mm in width and 1,600 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3,000 mm and its curb we...