The Xiaomi YU7 smashed 200,000 orders within 3 minutes (180 sec) of its launch in China. The order book had reached 289,000 within an hour. The YU7 follows the success of Xiaomi SU7 which is now having an amazingly long waiting time of almost a year.
The YU7 is Xiaomi’s first SUV and its second electric car. After the success of its SU7 model, the YU7 shows Xiaomi’s increasing confidence in its EV vehicle business.
The Xiaomi YU7 price starts from RMB 253,500 (USD 35,380) for the basic version and going upto RMB 329,900 (USD 46,040) for the top end performance version. Xiaomi is also offering clients who had ordered the SU7 and did not receive it yet, the option to switch their order to YU7 if interested.
Xiaomi YU7 is well placed to take on competitors from BYD, Tesla model Y, Nio, Li Auto among others in the largest EV market of the world.
Xiaomi YU7 Specifications and Performance
Xiaomi YU7 boasts an acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.23 sec with a top speed of 253 km/h. It has a maximum output of 690 HP (508 KW) and a torque of 866 Nm for its top of the line all-wheel drive option. The YU7 also offers an impressive CLTC electric range of 835 km.
The vehicle is equipped with CATL’s ternary lithium battery powering two electric motors – a 220 kW motor in the front and 288 kW motor in the rear incase of the all-wheel drive version. Featuring an impressive maximum charging rate of 5.2C which can charge the battery from 10 to 80% in just 12 minutes. The vehicle can add 620 km in 15 minutes.
The SUV may also have an event data recorder which is often referred to as a black-box of a vehicle.
The Xiaomi YU7 dimensions are 4,999 mm in length, 1,996 mm in width, 1,600 mm in height and a wheelbase of 3,000 mm. The vehicle weighs around 2,405 kg.
| Xiaomi YU7 | Xiaomi YU7 Max | |
| Price (Yuan) | 253,500 | 329,900 |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.88 | 3.23 |
| Horse Power | 320 | 690 |
| Torque (N-m) | 528 | 866 |
| Top Speed | 240 | 253 |
| Range (km) | 835 | 760 |
| Battery Size (kWh) | 96.3 | 101.7 |
| Architecture | 800V | 800V |
| Charging Rate | 3.5 C | 5.2 C |
| 10-80% Time (min) | 21 | 12 |
| LiDAR | Yes | Yes |
| Drag (cd) | 0.245 | |
| Dimensions (mm) | 4,999 x 1,996 x 1,600 | |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 3,000 | |
| Weight (kg) | 2,405 | |
| Ground Clearance | — | |
| Storage (liters) | 819 – 1,970 | |
Design
As expected, the exterior of the Xiaomi YU7 has nearly the same design language as its sibling, the SU7 sedan. Both models have a sleek streamlined body with similar water-drop shaped headlights, front grille, side air ducts and a wide taillight. The overall profile also resemblances the Ferrari Purosangue.
A few differences that can be noted from the SU7 are the fully concealed door handles rather than the semi-concealed door handles on the SU7 and a more curved tail lights.
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With the recent success of the SU7 sedan, Xiaomi must clearly be riding high and looking to reinforce its position further in the EV market. Expanding into the SUV market will definitely expand its customer base.
With a competitive price starting from RMB 253,500 (USD 35,380) and matching impressive performance, the YU7 will definitely serve as another driver to Xiaomi’s growth ambition in EV market.
We cannot wait to see the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra too.
