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Xiaomi Unveils YU7 SUV to Challenge Tesla Model Y in China

The tech giant's second EV offers class-leading range, rapid acceleration, and advanced features, with sales beginning in July 2025.

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Xiaomi YU7: China's Apple Car Goes SUV To Crush The Tesla Model Y: China
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Overview

  • Xiaomi officially revealed the YU7 SUV in Beijing, its second electric vehicle, set to compete directly with Tesla's Model Y in China.
  • The YU7 will be available in three trims, offering ranges of up to 835 km and acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in as little as 3.23 seconds.
  • Advanced features include an 800V charging system, capable of adding 620 km of range in 15 minutes, and a HyperVision panoramic display.
  • CEO Lei Jun announced that the YU7 will launch in July 2025, with pricing details expected closer to the release date.
  • Analysts predict the YU7 will intensify competition in China's EV market, building on the success of Xiaomi's SU7 sedan, which has outsold Tesla's Model 3 monthly.