More bad news for Tesla Xiaomi's new Model Y rival beats it on price and
just smashed pre-order records

Date:
Fri, 27 Jun 2025 14:27:44 +0000

Description:
Xiaomi's new electric SUV deliberately undercuts the Model Y on price and the tech giants says it's sold more than 2,000 YU7s within three minutes of launch.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Xiaomi says it's sold more than 2,000 YU7s within three minutes of launch The electric SUV deliberately undercuts the Model Y Huge demand means the
companys plant capacity is sold out until 2027

Not content with ripping up the performance EV rulebook in the Nurburgring-shattering SU7 Ultra, Chinese technology giant Xiaomi is now entering the popular and hotly-contested SUV market with its YU7.

There are no guesses for which best-seller its latest model is gunning for, seeing as Xiaomis Tesla-baiting model betters Musks best-selling creation in almost every statistic.

It is faster from 0-62mph, the range is substantially higher than a Model Y (in YU7 Max versions) and it operates on a modern 800V architecture for ultra-rapid charging all of this and it is roughly $1,400 cheaper than a
Base Model Y in China.

Offered in three distinct variants (Standard, Pro and Max), Xiaomis YU7 delivers a variety of performance and electric range figures, with the entry-level Standard version offering almost 520 miles on a single charge, according to Chinas notoriously generous Light-Duty Vehicle Test Cycle
(CLTC).

The 800V silicon carbide platform means it supports ultra-fast charging at up to 5.2C (a rate of 5.2 times its capacity in one hour), this allows it to
nail a 1080% charge in as little as 12 minutes and can add up to 385 miles of range in 15 minutes. Image 1 of 5 (Image credit: Xiaomi ) Image 2 of 5 (Image credit: Xiaomi ) Image 3 of 5 (Image credit: Xiaomi ) Image 4 of 5 (Image credit: Xiaomi ) Image 5 of 5 (Image credit: Xiaomi )

Performance is strong, too, with the marques HyperEngine V6s Plus endowing
the YU7 Max model with 690hp, which translates into a top speed of 146mph and a 0-62mph sprint time of just 3.2 seconds.

It is a veritable tech-fest under the shapely, almost Ferrari-esque skin,
with Nvidias Drive AGX Thor chips powering advanced levels of autonomous driving, as well as the new Xiaomi HyperVision Panoramic Display that
projects information onto the lower half of the windshield.

The tech giant also says that the powerful infotainment system offers bags of entertainment, including mic-free karaoke and the option to fall in love with a digital pet capybara or an otter. The virtual critters act as the AI assistant, apparently.

Cleverly, Xiaomi has even installed dual-thread ports with power on both
sides of the dashboard that can house operational accessory smartphone cradles, while the rear-view mirror can accommodate a 4K gimbal camera. Analysis: coping with demand is Xiaomis biggest problem (Image credit: Xiaomi )

Last year, the Tesla Model Y was the best-selling car in China and it continued to hold its own against an onslaught of domestic rivals that have launched in recent months. That said, Car News China reports that Tesla sales are still down 24% so far this year.

Xiaomis YU7 poses a serious threat to Teslas foothold in the country, but it is to be followed by Xpengs much-lauded G7 and Li Autos i8, which is said to feature the latest generation fast-charging NMC battery from CATL.

Musk has responded by announcing a China-only version of the Model Y that can be configured with either six or seven seats, but it hasnt seen fit to update the vehicle beyond the tweaks it made earlier this year, which didnt include faster charging capability.

However, some media outlets in China have reported that Xiaomi could well struggle to keep up with demand of both the recently-launched SU7 performance sedan and the YU7 SUV, with Car News China stating that wait times for the
SU7 Pro are almost a year.

It currently only has a single plant in Beijing that is dedicated to
producing its electric vehicles, meaning that unless it can increase output, the rampant pre-orders mean everything is sold out for the next year and a half.

A nice problem to have for Xiaomi, and a small glimmer of hope for Tesla. You might also like Tesla's robotaxi rollout is already under investigation, as videos surface of erratic driving Apple CarPlay Ultra stalls as these 5 car giants have reportedly decided to U-turn Xiaomi's new Tesla-rivaling SUV has
a cockpit-style panoramic windshield display and can charge in just 12 minutes



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