Xiaomi Unleashes YU7 To Take On Premium Giants

On its 15th anniversary, Xiaomi pulled the covers off its first electric SUV, the Xiaomi YU7, a premium mid-to-large electric SUV that follows the successful SU7 sedan.

Packed with power, cutting-edge tech, and luxury cabin features, the YU7 is a shot across the bow to both traditional automakers and EV startups.

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A Serious Step Up from the SU7

Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun confirmed that over 258,000 units of the SU7 have already been delivered, and with the YU7, the brand is now taking on larger, family-friendly EVs. While pricing will be officially revealed in July 2025, Lei was quick to quash rumours of a ¥199,000 ($27,600 USD) starting price, so expect something more premium.

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Big, Bold, and Beautifully Built

The YU7 sits on Xiaomi’s Modena platform and brings serious presence with it:

Dimension	Measurement
Length	4999 mm
Width	1996 mm
Height	1608 mm
Wheelbase	3000 mm
Weight	2140–2460 kg

With nine colour options, including an emerald green inspired by Colombian jewels and finishes like metallic orange and titanium, the YU7 isn’t shy about style. Wheel options include 19- and 20-inch sizes.

It also features electric inward-folding door handles with ambient lighting and UWB support, meaning your smartphone doubles as a key.

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A Tech-Heavy Luxury Cabin

Inside, the YU7 is clearly gunning for the premium crowd. Think full leather interiors, Nappa “zero gravity” front seats with massage functions, and even electric reclining rear seats with their own control screen.

Interior Features	Details
Front Seats	123° recline, 10-point massage, Nappa leather
Rear Seats	135° recline, 6.68" touch control screen
Dashboard Display	1.1m “HyperVision” Mini LED screen array
Screen Resolution	108 PPD retina-level
Infotainment System	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip (4nm), boots in 1.35s

The dashboard spans the entire width of the vehicle and integrates driving data, entertainment, blind-spot visuals, and custom widgets. OTA updates take as little as 15 minutes, keeping everything current and snappy.

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Powertrain Options: From Quick to Wild

Xiaomi’s YU7 will be offered in three powertrain configurations, with all versions running on an 800V silicon carbide high-voltage platform and using high-performance V6s Plus motors.

Variant	Drivetrain	Power	Torque	0–100 km/h	Top Speed
YU7 RWD	Rear-wheel	235 kW	528 Nm	5.88 sec	240 km/h
YU7 Pro AWD	Dual-motor AWD	365 kW	690 Nm	4.27 sec	240 km/h
YU7 Max AWD	Dual-motor AWD	508 kW	866 Nm	3.23 sec	253 km/h

The Max variant uses dual motors (220 kW front + 295 kW rear), supplied by United Automotive Electronics (UAES).

Charging and Range: Fast and Far

Thanks to its 5.2C fast-charging capability, the YU7 can add up to 620 km of range in just 15 minutes. Here’s how each variant stacks up:

Variant	Battery Type	Capacity	Range (CLTC)
RWD	LFP	96.3 kWh	835 km
Pro AWD	LFP	96.3 kWh	770 km
Max AWD	NCM	101.7 kWh	760 km

That kind of charging performance is right up there with the industry’s best.

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Safety Tech and Hardware

Xiaomi isn’t playing around with structural safety either. The YU7 is built like a tank — or at least an “armour cage,” as they put it.

Safety Feature	Detail
Chassis Material	Hybrid steel-aluminium body
Front Frame	20-in-1 aluminium die-cast
Battery Pack	Reinforced with bullet-resistant coating
Structural Enhancements	2200 MPa ultra-high-strength roll cage
Crash Testing	50+ passive safety tests conducted

Assisted driving is handled by Lidar, 4D mmWave radar, and ALD-coated anti-glare cameras, paired with Nvidia’s Drive AGX Thor (700 TOPS). Xiaomi’s own end-to-end AD system rounds out a well-integrated, future-ready platform.

A Delayed Debut

Originally set for a grand debut at the Shanghai Auto Show in April, the YU7's public appearance was pushed back following a fatal incident involving a Xiaomi autonomous test vehicle. Internal reviews followed, and the official unveiling was moved to May 22.