Note: This article was first published on 27 June 2025.
Xiaomi has just officially announced the YU7 at its big “Human x Car x Home” event in Beijing. The YU7 is Xiaomi’s second car after the SU7, and it’s a mid-size SUV that’s been designed to go up against the likes of the Tesla Model Y, BYD Sealion, and even Porsche Macan. Indeed, through the presentation, Xiaomi kept sharing specifications comparing its YU7 and the Model Y and how it’s offering was superior.
The YU7 will be offered in three variants—standard, Pro, and Max—and will be available in nine colours. The colours on offer are all very striking and appealing. In terms of styling, Xiaomi said it wanted to create something that will stand the test of time. I’ll leave it to you to decide what to make of it, but I think it looks rather handsome, especially in the right colour (like Emerald Green).
Being positioned as a high-end SUV, even the standard model YU7 is quick. Power in the standard model is 315hp and it does 0-100km/h in just 5.88 seconds. The range-topping YU7 Max is a beast. With 681hp and a 0-100km/h timing of 3.23 seconds, it’s easily one of the fastest SUVs money can buy.
| Model | Power | Torque | Range | 0-100km/h | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YU7 | 315hp | 528nm | 835km | 5.88s | RWD |
| YU7 Pro | 489hp | 690nm | 770km | 4.27s | AWD |
| YU7 Max | 681hp | 866nm | 760km | 3.23s | AWD |
The standard and Pro models will feature 96.7kWh batteries, while the Max model has a larger 101.7kWh battery. Xiaomi claims the standard model can travel up to 835km, which is the farthest in its class. And thanks to its slightly larger battery, even the fire-breathing YU7 Max can manage 760km. That said, these figures are based on the CLTC, which is an entirely different set of testing standards compared to the more commonly used WLTP.
Like most modern EVs, the YU7 Max is built on an 800V architecture, which allows for faster charging. With a powerful enough charger, Xiaomi claims the YU7 Max can charge from 10% to 80% in just 12 minutes, or add about 620km of range in 15 minutes.
The YU7 in the foreground and SU7 at Xiaomi’s HQ in Beijing.
Inside, the star of the cabin has to be the large 16.1-inch touchscreen infotainment display that controls all aspects of the car. The system is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, which Xiaomi says lets it boot up as quickly as 1.35 seconds.
The YU7 also has a comprehensive suite of safety features, including LiDAR, cameras, and sensors. These are all managed by NVIDIA’s Drive Thor platform and enables Level 2+ autonomous driving capabilities.
There’s no question that Tesla’s Model Y is the YU7’s main rival.
The compact to mid-size electric SUV is one of the most competitive spaces in the automotive market, and it will be interesting to see how the market reacts to Xiaomi’s entry. Apart from household names like Tesla and BYD, luxury players like BMW, Audi, along with smaller Chinese makes like Deepal and Xpeng, all have models in this segment. Readers shopping in this category will be spoilt for choice.
Availability and pricing
The Xiaomi YU7 is available to pre-order now in China. Here are the starting prices for the three variants.
YU7 | 253,000 RMB (~S$45,037) |
YU7 Pro | 279,900 RMB (~S$49,727) |
YU7 Max | 329,900 RMB (~S$58,611) |
We were told Xiaomi could introduce the YU7 to Singapore sometime in the future. If it does, expect it to be price closely to the Tesla Model Y.