If you’re following the electric vehicle scene, you’ve probably heard about Xiaomi entering the car market with the SU7 sedan. Now, the Chinese technology powerhouse is stepping it up by launching the YU7, an all-electric SUV that’s expected to arrive in the summer of 2025.
Regulatory Unveiling
The YU7 was introduced under the watchful eye of regulators. As part of the approval process with China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), Xiaomi had to disclose important specifications and the first official photos of the YU7. This can be a frustrating step for car manufacturers since it reveals details about vehicles before their official debut, but it's a goldmine of info for us. Here’s what we’ve gathered about the YU7.
Impressive Specifications
This all-electric SUV measures a length of 4,999 mm, a width of 1,996 mm, and has a height of 1,600 mm, with a wheelbase reaching 3,000 mm. The YU7 doesn’t skimp on power either. It has dual electric motors—one in the front producing 220 kW and another in the rear delivering 288 kW, resulting in a total output of 508 kW or 681 hp. That gives this SUV a maximum speed of 253 km/h, which is quite remarkable for an SUV.
The energy for this SUV is supplied by a lithium NMC battery from CATL, though details about the battery’s capacity have not been shared yet. With Xiaomi’s collaboration with CATL, we can anticipate impressive range figures, but we’ll have to wait for more precise numbers as the launch date nears.
Sleek Design
In terms of design, the YU7 shares the sleek look of the SU7 sedan. Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun has teased the YU7’s design with images on Weibo, showcasing a vehicle that looks both modern and sporty.
