Xiaomi plans to enter Europe’s EV market by 2027 and compete with Tesla and BYD.
The company expects its car division to become profitable by the end of this year.
BMW and F1 veterans have joined Xiaomi to develop its new European R&D center.
Xiaomi’s entry and subsequent expansion into the automotive world has been a revelation. Less than two years ago it wasn’t even building a single production car; now, it’s manufacturing the hugely popular SU7 sedan and YU7 SUV, both of which have received praise from both owners and reviewers. And come 2027, it won’t just be competing in China.
The company has been eyeing off an international expansion for quite some time, but has remained coy about which markets it would like to enter. However, while recently speaking on an earnings call, Xiaomi president Lu Weibing said the carmaker first plans to enter the European market by 2027 and go head- to-head with the likes of BYD and Tesla.
Xiaomi’s automotive push has been fueled by strong momentum at its home market. In the second quarter of 2025 alone, it delivered 81,302 vehicles, H1 total to 157,000. With production of the YU7 accelerating, deliveries are expected to increase, although some customers are already facing waits of more than a year.
Balancing Growth and Losses
Despite rapid sales, the technology giant’s automotive venture lost about 300 million yuan ($41 million) in the latest quarter. Still, co-founder Lei Jun recently said Xiaomi’s carmaking division will become profitable in the second half of 2025, reports Bloomberg.
Earlier this year, it was revealed that Xiaomi is recruiting personnel to work at a new European research and development center. Noteworthy hires include Rudolf Dittrich, who has previously worked at BMW, as well as the Williams and Sauber Formula 1 teams, while former BMW employees include Dusan Sarac and engineer Jannis Hellwig.
What Europe Might See First
It remains to be seen which Xiaomi model will be the first to launch in the Old Continent, but the firm likely hopes to sell both the SU7 and YU7 in the region. It is also hard at work on a third model, currently known as the YU9. This will take the form of a large SUV and will be an EREV with a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine and two electric motors.
Many Xiaomi buyers have started to complain about the Yu7’s long waiting times.
Customers need to wait an average of 56-59 weeks to take delivery of their SUV.
The brand’s CEO urged buyers to consider other Chinese-made EVs to avoid delays.
The Xiaomi YU7 may have only recently launched, but it’s already proving to be so popular that the company can’t keep up with demand. The situation has escalated to the point where the brand’s founder is recommending potential customers check out rival electric vehicles instead.
Xiaomi unveiled its rival to the Tesla Model Y in June, and within 18 hours it had received roughly 240,000 orders. Given the extraordinary demand, new customers are being told they’ll need to wait an average of 56-59 weeks before taking delivery. While many may not have an issue with this, others have started to complain about the long waiting times.
Redirecting Demand
Writing on social media in response to the growing complaints, Xiaomi chief executive Lei Jun suggested shoppers in need of an EV urgently would be wise to consider other Chinese-made EVs. “If you need to buy a car quickly, other China-produced new energy vehicles are pretty good,” he wrote. Among Jun’s recommendations were the Xpeng G7, Li Auto i8 and, perhaps surprisingly, the Tesla Model Y, the electric SUV the YU7 is gunning for.
Yet Jun seemed to be perfectly fine with potential customers choosing Elon Musk‘s product instead: “The Model Y is a great car, and Tesla also announced a number of promotions yesterday, so you might want to consider it,” he quipped.
Why Is It So Popular?
The extraordinary demand being experienced for the YU7 is understandable given the attractive design and all of the features it packs into an incredibly competitive price. The entry-level Standard variant starts at 253,500 yuan or $35,300 and has an 800-volt architecture, which allows it to charge to 80 percent in just 13 minutes. It can also travel 519 miles (835 km) on a charge and is powered by a 315 hp motor.
For those wanting more performance, Xiaomi offers two upgraded versions. The Pro, which is priced from 279,900 yuan (around $39,000), comes with dual motors delivering a combined 489 horsepower. At the top of the range sits the Max version, which pairs a 101.7 kWh NMC battery with 681 hp. Despite the boost in specs, it remains competitively priced at 329,900 yuan, or roughly $46,000.
At the moment, Xiaomi’s EVs are only available in China, but the company is preparing for a global rollout. When that happens, it’ll be stepping into a much broader ring, aiming squarely at Tesla and other major automakers across international markets.
Fastest production EV at the ‘Ring stars in a Ken Block-inspired Gymkhana video.
The 1,526 hp electric sedan tears through Chinese streets with driver Ye Zhicheng.
The SU7 Ultra looks standard but hides a hydraulic handbrake for expert drifting.
Xiaomi’s latest high-performance electric sedan has been busy making history and smoke. The SU7 Ultra is now the fastest production EV to lap the Nurburgring Nordschleife, and while that achievement alone would be enough to cement its credentials, it turns out the car can dance as well as it can sprint.
In a display that might surprise those who associate all-wheel drive with understeer, a specially prepared SU7 Ultra takes center stage in a Ken Block–style Gymkhana video that could win over even the most skeptical EV enthusiasts.
Filmed on the Chinese island of Qionghai, the clip shows a bright yellow SU7 Ultra performing loads of impressive powerslides. Aiding in the car’s drifting prowess is the fitment of a hydraulic handbrake, allowing the driver to quickly lock up the rear wheels and kick out the EV’s tail.
Just like the finest of Ken Block’s Gymkhana videos, the SU7 Ultra is filmed sliding mere inches away from curbs and clipping obstacles with pinpoint precision. Behind the wheel of the EV was Formula Drift competitor Ye Zhicheng, and the production quality is just as good as anything we’ve seen from the team over at Hoonigan, who produced Block’s most famous videos.
Perhaps the most impressive stunt comes roughly halfway through the video, where the SU7 Ultra performs a figure-of-8 drift between two moving limousines. As the car pumps out a remarkable 1,526 hp, it should come as no surprise that it generates more than enough tire smoke to make the Block family proud.
Towards the end of the video, the SU7 Ultra joins up with an engine-swapped Toyota 86 to drift up a mountain road. Before long, the 86 is shown overheating, but the Xiaomi is able to continue. Xiaomi itself was so impressed with the video that company boss Lei Jun reportedly shared it on social media.
Ferrari seems to have been studying a Xiaomi SU7 at its HQ in Italy.
The Italian brand is gearing up to reveal its Elletrica EV in spring ’26.
Triple-motor Ultra flagship makes 1,526 hp, hits 62 mph in 1.98 sec.
Ferrari has promised to reveal its first ever EV next spring, having given us a look at the Elettrica’s (name still tentative) electric heart at the back end of this year. It’s uncharted land for the Italian supercar brand so it appears to be checking its work against a Chinese car that’s already wowed the world with its performance.
That car is a Xiaomi SU7 Ultra sedan, which was spotted coming out of the gates of Ferrari’s Maranello headquarters in Italy, its yellow paint and dual silver stripes – the same combo used in most of Xiaomi’s marketing pics – making it difficult to miss.
An Unexpected Visitor at Maranello
Ferrari, like every other brand, is constantly buying and borrowing cars from rival automakers for research purposes. But even five years ago the idea of the world’s most famous sports car company thinking a Chinese car was worth investigating would have been laughable.
Plenty has changed in those five years. The SU7 Ultra is currently the fastest electric production car around the Nurburgring, its 7:04.957 time improving on the Porsche Taycan’s by almost three seconds. And separately, an Ultra prototype has recorded an unholy 6:22.091, putting it ahead of everything except VW’s ID.R racer and Porsche’s 919 Evo Le Mans weapon.
The SU7’s Taycan-like coupe-sedan bodywork hides a triple-motor electric drivetrain that makes 1,526 hp (1,547 PS / 1,138 kW), sends it to 62 mph (100 kmh) in 1.98 sec and delivers a 223 mph (359 kmh) top speed.
Ferrari already knows how to make cars handle, so it seems possible that its focus of interest would be the electric platform and things like thermal management during sustained fast driving. And we also know that Xiaomi’s CEO shares an equal interest in Ferrari’s products. Lei Jun was spotted last year driving a red Purosangue, and we’re sure he’ll be keen to get his hands on Maranello’s EV when deliveries begin in fall 2026.
Company insiders have suggested the Italian brand’s first EV will be a limited production car to get people used to the idea of an engine-less car with a horse on the hood, and that it’s the second EV, which will take on an crossover-like form, that will be more significant. But Ferrari has delayed that car until 2028 due to weak demand in the luxury EV space, Reuters reported last month.
Demand for near-new Xiaomi YU7s has soared due to long wait times.
The entry-level YU7 Standard has a delivery time of up to 60 weeks.
The SU7 sedan allegedly retains over 88% of its value during the first year.
It’s not unusual for dealers and early owners of in-demand cars to take delivery, and then quickly try to sell them for a tidy profit. However, the vehicles in question are usually limited-run performance models or cars that’ll only be built for a short time. The Xiaomi YU7 doesn’t fit into either one of those categories, and yet, people are already trying to flip them.
Shortly after it was revealed that Xiaomi had received 289,000 orders for the YU7 an hour after the order books opened, several of the first cars have already found themselves listed for sale. There are currently about 80 YU7s listed for resale in China, and some have hefty markups. Evidently, it’s not just Americans who have to deal with eye-watering dealer premiums.
Early Listings, Fast Markups
As reported by CarNewsChina, prices for YU7s on the used market range from roughly 350,000 yuan to 390,000 yuan (about $48,300 – $53,800 at current exchange rates). While Xiaomi’s all-electric SUV still sounds like an excellent deal for those prices, prices for a new YU7 start at 279,900 yuan ($38,600) and top out at 329,900 yuan ($45,600).
Although the YU7 is positioned as a mass-market EV, the extraordinary demand means shoppers will be waiting a long time to take delivery. In fact, wait times for the entry-level model currently stand at 57-60 weeks, while buyers for the Pro have to wait 49-52 weeks. The flagship Max has wait times between 41-44 weeks.
Resale Value Could Stay Strong
Once more YU7 models start to land in the driveways of buyers, prices of used examples will inevitably start to fall. But, given how fond Chinese consumers are of the Xiaomi brand, depreciation could be minimal. Local data reveals that the Xiaomi SU7 sedan has ranked the highest of all Chinese cars for resale, retaining 88.91 percent of its value after the first year.
A new Xiaomi YU7 Max’s brakes caught fire on track, reaching over 600°C under heavy use.
The brand says organic materials in the pads ignited, but braking function remained intact.
The SUV reportedly wasn’t using regenerative braking, increasing strain on friction brakes.
Things are looking pretty bright for Xiaomi these days, but even a hot streak hits a bump now and then. Fresh off an impressive Nürburgring showing by the SU7and a hefty 289,000 pre-orders for its upcoming SUV, the YU7, the company now finds itself doing a little damage control.
This time, it’s about a different kind of heat; specifically, the kind coming off the YU7 Max’s brakes during a track test for the media that raised a few eyebrows. Here’s a quick look at what happened and how Xiaomi is responding.
Last Friday, a video of a YU7 Max in a race track pit lane with brakes on fire surfaced. That’s not a great situation since this is the brand’s high-end super SUV that makes 682 horsepower (691 kW) and 639 lb-ft (866 Nm) of torque from a dual-motor setup. Naturally, this provides plenty of oomph, but it must be accompanied by great brakes, because inevitably you also need to slow down or come to a halt at some point, right?
In the video, we see technicians standing inches away from the open flame on a caliper as one measures the temperature. According to the device he’s using, the brake pads were sitting at 619 degrees Celsius. That’s 1,146 degrees Fahrenheit, or just 50 or so degrees shy of where aluminum begins to melt.
Notably, these flames aren’t the same type that we’ve seen in the past from supercars sporting carbon ceramic setups. Instead, Xiaomi’s statement toCarNewsChinaclarifies that these brakes caught on fire due to organic materials in the low-metallic pads.
Evidently, this is totally normal when the brakes exceed 600 degrees Celsius (1,112 F) and supposedly, it’s no big deal here because they continued to function properly.
In addition, it’s worth noting that Xiaomi says the car in question wasn’t using its regenerative brakes properly. The YU7 Max has a ‘Master Mode’ with ‘Enhanced Energy Recovery.’ When using that system, the friction brakes don’t have to do as much work since the regen can provide up to 0.2G of braking force.
Instead, it seems that this YU7 was relying solely on the friction brakes. Given that it weighs some 2.3 tons, it’s no wonder the brakes were pushed to their outer limits.
Interestingly, this situation seems separate from the major brake failure seen on other Xiaomi cars. In cases from late last year, two different SU7 sedans had major crashes when their brakes failed completely. Those instances appear related to brake components not intended for track use at all. In contrast, the pads and rotors on the YU7 in this new video are up to the task.
A Xiaomi SU7 Ultra prototype just lapped the Nurburgring in 6:22.091.
That’s almost 24 full seconds faster than the previous record it set in 2024.
It’s officially the third fastest prototype to ever lap the famous race track.
Xiaomi clearly isn’t content with simply being one of the fastest cars to ever lap the Nurburgring. It just went and made that record even faster. Less than a year after securing a top-five finish for its prototype and taking the number one spot for production electric cars, the company returned for another round. This time, not only did the team succeed, but they shaved nearly 24 seconds off their previous time at the hands of driver David Pittard.
For reference, that record was 6:46.87 for the SU7 Ultra prototype. If you’re scratching your head a bit, don’t worry; it’s not just you. Xiaomi has been setting separate record times for both the prototype SU7 and the production version of the same car, which can certainly make things a little tricky to follow.
The production car arguably has an even more impressive record, despite going slower (7:04.957) because it’s the sole leader in the production EV category. To achieve that, it beat the Porsche Taycan and none other than the Rimac Nevera. Yes, the bonkers hypercar was slower than this four-door Chinese sedan. All of that said, this new prototype record is no joke.
The New Record: 6:22.091
The not-for-sale stripped-down SU7 Ultra managed a 6:22.091 lap. That usurps the Lotus Evija X prototype that did it in 6:24.04. Now, the SU7 Ultra sits in third place, and that’ll likely be where it stays. Bumping the second-place finisher, the VW ID.R down would mean going faster than 6:05.33. First place is out of reach for just about everyone. That’s the record set by Timo Bernhard of 5:19:546.
Special Editions: Track Package and Nurburgring Edition
Still, Xiaomi’s performance here is deserving of praise, provided everything is above board. That said, the brand is celebrating the new record with two new special editions. The first, simply called the Track Package, will cost 100,000 yuan (approximately US$13,950 at current exchange rates). It adds a track-grade high-power battery pack, upgraded cooling, optimized brakes, Nurburgring-tuned suspension components, and a top speed of 217 mph (350 km/h).
An even more exclusive version is on the way, dubbed the Nürburgring edition. This special model comes with unique underbody panels, a new roll cage replacing the rear seats, and aerodynamic tweaks on the exterior to set it apart from the rest of the SU7 lineup.
Priced at 814,900 yuan in China (around $114,000), Xiaomi will produce just 10 examples for 2025, with total production capped at 100 to “ensure exclusivity.” Sure, that’s a hefty sum no matter where you are, but the level of performance you’re getting in return is undeniably impressive.
Under the slinky Porsche-esque design, you’ll find three electric motors that make a combined 1,527 hp (1,138 kW) and 1,306 lb-ft (1,770 Nm) of torque. It’s one thing for a brand to claim that it’s capable of building fast cars and a very different thing to put hypercar makers on notice.
Toyota has announced more details about its future plans in the Chinese market.
Its joint venture with GAC is developing two platforms for new energy vehicles.
The automaker will increase AI use and expand partnerships with local tech firms.
At the 2025 Toyota Technology Day in China, there was no shortage of promises and future-focused tech talk. While much of the spotlight was on product updates, the real takeaway was Toyota’s push to inject artificial intelligence and advanced electrification into its lineup, especially in partnership with local tech giants.
Among the headline announcements, next-generation versions of the Highlander and Sienna will feature extended-range electric powertrains. Alongside these updates, Toyota and its local joint venture partner GAC laid out plans for two new energy vehicle platforms and confirmed strategic collaborations with Chinese heavyweights like Huawei and Xiaomi.
Two New EV Platforms in the Pipeline
Starting with the new platforms, they are designed for “new energy vehicles”, meaning they will be compatible with fully electric, range-extender, and plug-in hybrid powertrains. One platform is optimized for compact to mid-size vehicles under 5 meters long (196.9 inches), while the other is designed for larger vehicles up to 5.3 meters (208.7 inches).
Toyota’s upcoming bZ7 will be the first model to use the larger of the two new platforms. Serving as the brand’s electric flagship in China, depending on pricing, it could positioned as an affordable rival to the similarly sized Tesla Model S. Although the bZ7 was first previewed in April 2025, its launch in the Chinese market is scheduled for the first quarter of 2026.
This model also marks a major shift in Toyota’s tech strategy. The fully electric bZ7 will be the first to feature the Huawei DriveONE powertrain, which combines the motor, MCU, and inverter into a single integrated unit. Inside, it gets the Huawei Hongmeng cockpit system, offering an updated suite of apps and connectivity options. It will also come equipped with a LiDAR sensor, suggesting it’s being prepped for advanced autonomous driving capabilities.
AI, ADAS, and the “Caring Butler” Future
Besides the new platforms that are being developed in China, GAC Toyota is working on a new electronic architecture that will support the next generation of ADAS and advanced intelligent cockpits. Artificial intelligence is expected to play a growing role in how these systems evolve.
According to Chinese outlet Sohu, GAC believes the in-car voice assistant will become a “caring butler” by 2026–2027, and by 2028, it’s expected to mature into a “symbiotic partner” capable of intuitively responding to user needs, even claiming to “read people’s hearts.”
The Japanese automaker will also collaborate with Xiaomi for in-vehicle technology, such as audio, and a clever intercommunication system between front and rear occupants using the built-in screens and cameras.
Digital Chassis and Broader AI Integration
Looking further ahead, upcoming GAC Toyota models will feature an AI-powered “intelligent digital chassis.” This system will be able to read road conditions in real time, adjusting suspension characteristics through electromagnetic shock absorbers and dual-chamber air suspension systems, which sounds similar to what Tesla is offering on higher end models.
GAC Toyota also envisions an AI ecosystem extending beyond vehicles. The company plans to integrate AI into areas like research and development, manufacturing, quality inspection, and logistics. What’s less clear is whether any of these innovations will make their way into Toyota’s global product lines, or if they’ll remain exclusive to the Chinese market.
The production Xiaomi SU7 Ultra with the optional track pack lapped the Nurburgring at 7:04.957.
This might be slower than the prototype, but enough to crown it the fastest production EV.
The electric sedan outperformed the rival Porsche Taycan Turbo GT, and the Rimac Nevera.
Breaking speed records isn’t just reserved for hypercars these days. Xiaomi, better known for smartphones than for chasing lap times, caught out attention last year when a prototype of its SU7 electric sedan clocked a 6:46.874 at the Nurburgring. Now it’s back with something more official. The production version has secured the title of fastest electric vehicle at the Green Hell, posting a verified lap time of 7:04.957.
Despite being a full 18 seconds slower than the stripped-out prototype that came with more aggressive aero, the production Xiaomi SU7 Ultra was faster than the Rimac Nevera hypercar (7:05:298) and the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT (7:07:55).
Faster Than a Rimac. Yes, Really
While the new time is a full 18 seconds slower than the earlier prototype run, which featured stripped-out weight savings and more aggressive aerodynamics, the production SU7 Ultra still managed to outpace all the heavy hitters. It not only beat the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT’s time of 7:07.55, but also edged out the Rimac Nevera, which previously clocked a 7:05.298.
Xiaomi hasn’t confirmed who was behind the wheel for the Nurburgring run, but it did clarify that the car used was a production-spec model fitted with the optional track package.
CEO Lei Jun added that this won’t be the last we see of Xiaomi at the ‘Ring, suggesting the company is settling in for the long haul. To back it up, Xiaomi released an onboard video of the lap, which was also picked up by the official Nurburgring website and YouTube channel.
The video shows that the EV reaching 345 km/h (214 mph) on the long straight, just shy of its claimed top speed of 350 km/h (218 mph). Powering that performance is a tri-motor setup delivering a combined 1,527 hp (1,138 kW or 1,548 PS) and 1,306 lb-ft (1,770 Nm) of torque. That’s enough to send the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra from 0 to 100 km/h (0–62 mph) in just 1.89 seconds.
Interestingly, SU7 Ultra owners don’t get the full 1,527 hp right out of the box. By default, the car delivers around 888 hp (900 PS or 662 kW). To unlock the rest, drivers need to complete a qualifying lap on a Xiaomi-approved track. The car’s onboard Qualifying Mode logs and verifies the lap time, proving whether the driver can handle the extra power.
Hypercar Numbers, Mid-Range Price
Despite offering performance and specs that rival hypercars, the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra is surprisingly affordable. The performance flagship starts at ¥529,000 (about $73,600) in China, making it significantly less expensive than the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT, which starts at ¥1,998,000 ($278,000) locally.
The Xiaomi YU7 is the latest electric SUV from China, designed to challenge Tesla’s Model Y.
Offering up to 681 hp, it looks like a budget-friendly Ferrari Purosangue with a McLaren nose.
Pricing in China starts at $34,500 for the base model and rises to $44,700 for the flagship trim.
Update: Xiaomi has just announced pricing and range details for the new YU7, with the electric crossover starting at a reasonable RMB 253,500 (around $34,500 at current exchange rates) for the Standard ‘ultra-long-range’ rear-wheel-drive model. It boasts a claimed driving range of 830 km (516 miles) on the CLTC cycle and is powered by a single motor that delivers 315 hp (235 kW), accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.9 seconds.
For those looking for all-wheel drive, the Pro version is available at RMB 279,900 ($37,900). Featuring the same 96.3 kWh LPF battery as the Standard model, it has dual motors producing a combined 489 hp (365 kW) and offers a claimed range of 770 km (478 miles), again, based on the optimistic CLTC cycle.
Finally, the Max model takes things up a notch with high-performance AWD capabilities, priced at RMB 329,900 ($44,700). The dual motors here produce a combined 681 hp (508 kW) and 866 Nm of peak torque, allowing for a 0-100 km/h (62 mph) time of just 3.23 seconds. The 101.7 kWh NMC battery provides a claimed range of 760 km (472 miles).
These prices undercut one of its most important rivals, the domestically made Tesla Model Y. It starts at RMB 263,000 ($35,200) for the RWD version, which hits 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.9 seconds and offers 593 km (368 miles) of range on the CLTC cycle. The Long Range model starts at RMB 313,500 ($41,300), offering 719 km (446 miles) of range and a 0-100 km/h (62 mph) time of 4.3 seconds. Tesla has yet to launch the flagship Performance version of the updated Model Y Juniper.
What’s even more impressive is Xiaomi’s claim on social media that it received over 289,000 orders for the YU7 within just an hour of opening pre-sales. The company noted that customers who place a 5,000 yuan deposit (about $670) before July 31 will receive a discount of 66,000 yuan ($8,800).
The electric SUV game just got a little more interesting. Xiaomi gave us our first look at the stylish YU7 last year, and now the crossover has officially been launched in China. It’s big news as the YU7 is the company’s second model and their first SUV, following the SU7. That sedan has been a runaway success in its home market, racking up 258,000 sales in just 14 months, including 28,000 deliveries in April alone.
The crossover follows in the footsteps of the SU7 and is a high-performance luxury SUV with an impressive design. It features a shark nose front end that is flanked by “waterdrop” headlights, which have channels that direct air out through the hood. Speaking of which, the crossover has the largest clamshell aluminum hood among mass-produced vehicles.
Aerodynamics played a huge role in the YU7’s development and the production model has “10 through-flow air channels and 19 optimized vents to manage airflow precisely.” They’re joined by aerodynamically optimized wheels and an active grille shutter system. Thanks to all this attention, the model has a drag coefficient of 0.245.
Since we’ve already seen the crossover before, we’ll just briefly mention a few highlights including flush-mounted door handles and a standard panoramic glass roof. They’re joined by a distinctive rear end with “halo” taillights and two spoilers. The model is being launched in three eye-catching colors – Emerald Green, Titanium Silver, and Lava Orange – and they contrast with gloss black accents.
In terms of size, the YU7 measures 196.8 inches (4,999 mm) long, 78.6 inches (1,996 mm) wide, and 63 inches (1,600 mm) tall with a wheelbase that spans 118.1 inches (3,000 mm). That means the crossover is 2.3 inches (58 mm) shorter than the Tesla Model X and has a 1.4-inch (35 mm) longer wheelbase.
Minimalist Interior, Maximalist Screens
While the exterior is stylish and expressive, the cabin is overly minimalist. It’s dominated by a 16.1-inch infotainment system and a HyperVision Panoramic Display, which sits at the base of the windshield.
The latter echoes BMW’s Panoramic iDrive Display and spans 43.3 inches. It’s customizable, but can act as a speedometer, a navigation display, and a front passenger display.
Putting screens aside, the crossover has Nappa leather zero-gravity front seats with one-touch recline and a 10-point massage function. They’re joined by power-adjustable rear seats with backrests that can tilt from 100° to 135°.
Rear seat passengers will also find dedicated climate controls and a dual-screen entertainment system. Other highlights include a wireless smartphone charger, hidden air vents, and soft-touch materials throughout.
The crossover can accommodate 23.9 cubic feet (678 liters) of luggage and that can be expanded to 62.1 cubic feet (1,758 liters) by folding the seats down. There’s also a small frunk, which provides 5 cubic feet (141 liters) of space.
Power, Range, and Charging Speed
Three different configurations are available and the entry-level YU7 has a single electric motor producing 316 hp (235 kW / 320 PS) and 389 lb-ft (528 Nm) of torque. It enables the model to accelerate from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in 5.9 seconds, before hitting a top speed of 149 mph (240 km/h). Buyers will also find a 96.3 kWh battery pack that delivers a CLTC range of 519 miles (835 km).
The mid-level YU7 Pro has a dual-motor all-wheel drive system producing 489 hp (365 kW / 496 PS) and 509 lb-ft (690 Nm) of torque. This cuts the dash to 62 mph (100 km/h) to 4.3 seconds, but the top speed remains unchanged. Unfortunately, the range drops to 472 miles (760 km).
The range-topping YU7 Max has an upgraded dual-motor all-wheel drive system with 681 hp (508 kW / 690 PS) and 639 lb-ft (866 Nm) of torque. 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) comes in a blistering 3.2 seconds and drivers will eventually hit 157 mph (253 km/h) if they keep their foot planted on the accelerator. The Max is also notable for having a larger 101.7 kWh battery, which delivers 478 miles (770 km) of range.
When the battery is low, owners can go from a 10% to 80% charge in as little as 12 minutes. After 15 minutes, they can get up to 385 miles (620 km) of range.
The YU7 has a double wishbone front and five-link rear suspension with air springs. The latter provide five levels of adjustment, meaning the crossover can provide up to 8.7 inches (222 mm) of ground clearance. Other highlights include continuous damper control and a high-performance braking system with four-piston Brembo calipers.
Xiaomi also confirmed the crossover will have advanced driver assistance technology. This is made possible by a roof-mounted LiDAR sensor, a 4D millimeter-wave radar, 11 high-definition cameras, and 12 ultrasonic radars.
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