The Xiaomi SU7 hasn’t been on the market for very long, but one owner in China put the electric sedan through its paces at a rate higher than most taxis. The model has covered an astonishing 165,134 miles (265,757 km) in just 16 months (476 days), offering a real-world look at how the EV hardware handles heavy use.

What is likely the highest mileage Xiaomi in existence was highlighted on a video that was uploaded on Bilibili by Jackson’s Sunset Drive. The vehicle in question is an Aqua Blue SU7 Pro owned by Mr. Feng, who drove an average of 373 miles (600 km) every day since he took delivery.

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For context, the daily trip matches the distance between Los Angeles and San Francisco, with the total distance covered being the equivalent of 6.63 times the circumference of the Earth.

Battery Health After 165,000 Miles

The most impressive takeaway from the high-mileage experiment is the battery’s state of health, as measured by an official Xiaomi service station. Despite the intensive usage, the 94.3 kWh lithium iron phosphate Shenxing battery pack from CATL has retained 94.5% of its original capacity.

As Carnewschina points out, the rival Tesla Model 3 Long Range comes with an eight-year, 120,000-mile (193,120 km) warranty, promising a battery health of at least 70 percent after that period.

Minimal Wear And Tear

In the case of the Xiaomi, it isn’t just the battery that is holding up. The owner claims the vehicle has never required a brake pad replacement, which is a testament to the efficiency of its regenerative braking system. Furthermore, the coolant remains pure, with zero water contamination.

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The Pro trim of the fully electric sedan is fitted with a rear-mounted motor producing 295 hp (220 kW / 299 PS) and 400 Nm (295 lb-ft) of torque. According to the automaker, the 94.3 kWh battery offers a CLTC range of 830 km (516 miles) in this variant.

Fuel Savings

Doing the math, based on an estimated efficiency of 18 kWh/100km, Mr. Feng’s Xiaomi has consumed roughly 47,800 kWh of electricity over the past 18 months. This translates to around 506 full charge/discharge cycles for the 94.3 kWh battery.

Overall, Mr. Feng estimates that by opting for the electric sedan over an ICE-powered vehicle he has saved over ¥100,000 ($14,400) in fuel costs over the 265,757 km (165,134 miles). That is a significant amount considering that the starting price of a Xiaomi SU7 Pro is ¥245,900 ($35,400) in China.

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Predictably, the video has gained traction and was even shared by Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun. The owner revealed that he plans to continue racking up miles on his EV, targeting to reach 600,000 km (372,823 miles) within three years.

The Xiaomi SU7 has recently made headlines for outselling the rival Tesla Model 3 in China, with 258,164 units delivered in 2025. The company has already announced a refreshed version of the sedan, which is set to arrive in April 2026 with more advanced ADAS, a standard LiDAR, and a longer driving range of up to 560 miles (902 km) in the CLTC cycle.

Xiaomi

Xiaomi has quickly established itself as an automaker to be reckoned with in China, and last year, it achieved something that would’ve seemed unlikely just a few years ago: its all-electric SU7 sedan outsold the Tesla Model 3.

Once the brand of choice for EV-hungry Chinese consumers, Tesla now finds itself outpaced by domestic rivals that are rapidly improving their game. Xiaomi is leading that charge.

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Data from the Chinese Passenger Car Association shows that in 2025, Xiaomi sold 258,164 SU7s. That’s nearly double the roughly 135,000 units it moved in 2024, a figure made more impressive given that the SU7 only launched in April of that year.

Perhaps more notably, it overtook the Tesla Model 3, which saw 200,361 deliveries in the same period.

What’s Driving the Switch?

Chinese buyers have responded well not only to the SU7’s design inside and out but also to the technology it packs and the performance it delivers.

The base version undercuts a comparable Model 3 by roughly 9 percent, according to a report from the South China Morning Post, giving it a clear pricing advantage. Strong driving range and well-specced hardware round out the package, allowing the SU7 to compete in a segment Tesla once dominated.

“Tesla’s dominance in the premium EV segment has been eroded by its Chinese competitors that are able to churn out vehicles on par with its technology standards while offering them at lower prices,” a senior manager at the Shanghai-based consultancy Suolei told the outlet. “Xiaomi’s success is a strong boost for Chinese carmakers, which are all trying to move up the value chain.”

What’s in Store for 2026?

This year is shaping up to be even bigger for Xiaomi. In April, an updated SU7 will be launched, complete with more advanced driving assistance functions, including LiDAR across the entire family, and an improved driving range of up to 902 km (560 miles) on the CLTC cycle.

Within the first 15 days of pre-orders opening, Xiaomi reportedly secured 100,000 reservations for the refreshed model.

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In total, Xiaomi sold 411,800 vehicles last year and is targeting 550,000 in 2026. This will also be the first full year of availability for the YU7 SUV, which could become its best-selling model.

Back in October, the YU7 notched 33,662 sales in a single month, even edging past the Tesla Model Y. Xiaomi’s third model, the YU9, will also make its debut this year as a range-extender EV.