Xiaomi introduced the YU7 electric crossover - a competitor to the Tesla Model Y with a range of up to 835 km

Xiaomi has announced the YU7 electric SUV, which is designed to compete with the Tesla Model Y in the Chinese market. The company promises a range of up to 835 km, acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.23 seconds, and charging from 10% to 80% in 12 minutes.

The YU7 is the second model after the SU7 sedan, which was released in 2024 and has already sold over 200,000 units. As for the new model, it comes in three versions:

• Standard: rear-wheel drive, 96.3 kWh battery (LFP), 835 km range, 5.88 seconds to 100 km/h
• Pro: all-wheel drive, 96.3 kWh (LFP), 770 km, 4.27 sec to 100 km/h
• Max: all-wheel drive, 101.7 kWh (NMC), 760 km, 3.23 sec to 100 km/h

All variants support the 800-volt architecture with a maximum voltage of 897 V. According to the company, the YU7 can add 620 km of range in just 15 minutes of charging. Other features include the built-in NVIDIA Drive AGX Thor platform, which is responsible for safety and intelligent driving.

The car also features air suspension for a more comfortable ride. The design includes an integrated safety cage made of high-strength steel, an aluminum front frame, and a combined steel-aluminum body, which the manufacturer calls an “armored cage.” The battery itself has a reinforced casing with a bulletproof coating.

Xiaomi notes that it has conducted more than 50 passive safety tests and strengthened the structure of the front and central pillars of the body. All versions of the YU7 are equipped with a standard set of sensors: LiDAR, 4D radar and cameras with anti-glare ALD coating. All this works on the basis of Xiaomi's own autonomous driving system, which covers the full control cycle. By the way, according to media reports, it was because of safety that Xiaomi postponed the presentation of the YU7. After a fatal accident with the SU7 electric car, the company decided to pay more attention to the safety of the new car.

Sales of the YU7 will start in July 2025. Xiaomi has not yet revealed the prices of the car.