Xiaomi's debut electric vehicle has made a big splash, with more than 100,000 units sold since its launch in February 2024. The company has now announced that their next model will be an SUV instead of another sedan.
Exciting New Design
The YU7 appears to be a promising seven-seater option, resembling the popular SU7 based on its early promotional images. Reports suggest that Xiaomi has teamed up with CATL to create the battery, but the specific details about the battery's specifications are still not available.
Powerful Performance
According to the manufacturer, the SUV will feature front and rear motors producing 220kW and 280kW, leading to a combined output of 508kW, which equals roughly 681 horsepower.
Impressive Specifications
The YU7 is expected to reach a maximum speed of 253 kilometers per hour (km/h, or about 157 mph). Its weight is estimated to be around 2,405 kilograms (kg, or nearly 2.405 tonnes), with a wheelbase of 3.0 meters (m), a height of 1.6m, a length of approximately 4.9m, and a width of around 1.9m.
Xiaomi is planning to host a launch event for the YU7 in mid-2025, and it's anticipated that the price will range from 250,000 to 350,000 yuan (about $34,000 to $48,000). This pricing strategy seems to be influenced by the current market, as Tesla's Model Y SUV is priced similarly in China.
