Xiaomi is known as the “Tesla killer” in China after its Xiaomi SU7 surpassed Tesla’s Model S sales in China. Now the Xiaomi YU7 vs Model Y debate is heating up among auto enthusiasts as Xiaomi prepares to launch its new electric sports SUV. In this article, we look into how this comparison matchup looks on paper. The YU7 is expected to be launched in July 2025.
Even before entering the ring, Xiaomi nails Tesla with its looks both from the outside and inside. The updated Tesla Model Y looks outdated, and its interior is quite blank. The Xiaomi YU7, on the other has an eye-catching, high-performance design resembling the Porsche Cayenne and Ferrari Purosangue.
The new Xiaomi SUV not only shares the platform with the SU7 sedan but also follows the same evolutionary design language. With its signature “waterdrop headlights,” sloping roofline, flush door handles, frameless door windows, full-width curving taillight, and a ducktail lip spoiler.
Xiaomi YU7 vs Model Y specs
| Tesla Model Y | Tesla Model Y | Xiaomi YU7 | Xiaomi YU7 Max | |
| Price (Yuan) | 263,500 | 313,500 | Not yet revealed | |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.9 | 4.3 | 5.88 | 3.23 |
| Horse Power | Not specified | 320 | 690 | |
| Torque (N-m) | Not specified | 528 | 866 | |
| Top Speed | 201 | 201 | 240 | 253 |
| Range (km) | 573 | 719 | 835 | 760 |
| Battery Size (kWh) | 62.5 | 80 | 96.3 | 101.7 |
| Architecture | 400V | 400V | 800V | 800V |
| Charging Rate | Not specified | 5.2 C | 5.2 C | |
| 10-80% Time (min) | Not specified | 12 | 12 | |
| LiDAR | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Drag (cd) | Not specified | 0.245 | ||
| Dimensions (mm) | 4,797 x 1,982 x 1,624 | 4,999 x 1,996 x 1,600 | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2,890 | 3,000 | ||
| Ground Clearance | 167 | |||
| Storage (liters) | 2,138 | 1,970 | ||
Even when comparing the YU7 vs Model Y specs, the Xiaomi SUV seems to be beating the Tesla Model Y on all corners. It is bigger than the Model Y, has a longer electric range (best in class), a faster charging time, and better performance with an acceleration of 0-100 km/h in 3.23 sec and a top speed of 253 km/h. The only feature where the Model Y seems to have an advantage is the storage space.
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The Xiaomi YU7 price is expected to start at around 240–250,000 Yuan, which would make it cheaper than the Model Y, which starts at 263,500 Yuan in China. This would give it a further comparative advantage against the Model Y.
Featuring a longer wheelbase, the YU7 offers a spacious interior featuring a 1.1-meter ultra-wide panoramic display, a heads-up display, a central touch screen, and zero-gravity Nappa leather seats. Xiaomi’s HAD, an advanced autonomous driving system, is supported by a rooftop LiDAR, 4D millimeter-wave radar, 7 ultra-transparent anti-glare cameras, and a 700 TOPS Nvidia Thor chip.
The Xiaomi YU7 has also enhanced its passive safety features by using high-strength steel up to 2,200 MPa and a built-in roll cage design.
Xiaomi YU7 vs Tesla Model Y : In short
The Xiaomi YU7 blends elegant styling, high performance, cutting-edge intelligent technology, and premium comfort that not only challenges the Tesla Model Y but also the likes of the Porsche Cayenne and Ferrari Purosangue.
With both performance and price better than the Model Y, the Xiaomi YU7 is destined to enhance Xiaomi’s image of being a “Tesla killer.” Even though the YU7 is expected to be launched in July, the effect on the Model Y may be seen much sooner as people may delay purchases to wait for the YU7. Besides, Elon Musk’s political controversy is already harming Tesla sales with BYD now selling better than Tesla even in Europe.
Riding on the success of its Xiaomi SU7 sedan, which overtook Tesla Model S sales in China within a year of its launch, Xiaomi is all set to achieve further success with the Xiaomi YU7 electric sports SUV. On paper, Xiaomi seems to win the Xiaomi YU7 vs Model Y matchup but at the end, its ones personal choice.
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