- Sports SUV Reveal
On June 26, 2025, Xiaomi announced the Xiaomi YU7, its sleek, electric mid-size SUV aimed squarely at Tesla’s Model Y. It debuted in three variants—base Xiaomi YU7, Xiaomi YU7 Pro, and Xiaomi YU7 Max—from its Beijing F2 plant. - Blazing Order Volumes
Within 3 minutes, Xiaomi received over 200,000 pre-orders. That number surged to nearly 289,000 orders in just one hour—an avalanche of demand that triggered an ~8% jump in Xiaomi stock. - Competitive Edge over Tesla
Priced around $35,000 (~¥253,500), the YU 7 undercuts the entry-level Model Y by nearly 4%, and promises a CLTC range of 760–835 km, significantly outpacing Tesla’s 719 km - Loaded with Features
Highlights include a massive 96–101 kWh battery, advanced autopilot-style software, and an ultra-modern interior with a panoramic HUD—all tightly integrated with Xiaomi’s vast smart-device ecosystem (reuters.com). - Market Reaction & Outlook
Analysts consider Xiaomi YU7 a “Model Y killer.” Its early success may force Tesla to rebalance pricing or enhance incentives in China.
📋 At a Glance: Xiaomi YU7 SUV
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Price | ≈ ¥253,500 / US $35 K (approx. 4% cheaper than Model Y) |
| Variants | YU 7, YU 7 Pro, YU 7 Max |
| Battery & Range | 96–101 kWh; 760–835 km (CLTC) |
| Orders | 200K+ in 3 mins; 240K+ in 18 hrs; ~289K in 1 hr |
| Key Features | HUD, autopilot, smart cabin, ecosystem sync |
| Competition Impact | Challenges Tesla in China; pushes price dynamics |
🔍 What’s Next?
- Deliveries rolling out in the coming months in China.
- No plans yet for India—Xiaomi is fully focused on its home market for at least the next three years
- Profitability expected by late 2025, following the SU7 sedan’s success and now the YU7’s runaway orders
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