Xiaomi lifts the lid on the follow-up to its succesful SU7 sedan, with the YU7 looking to topple sales of the Tesla Model Y.

Chinese tech behemoth turned EV automaker Xiaomi Automobile continues to make its presence known in the industry, striking fast

The YU7 will feature a CATL-sourced battery pack, though Xiaomi has yet to disclose exact specifications. For context, the SU7 sedan offers battery capacities of 73.6 kWh, 94.3 kWh, and 101 kWh, with a maximum CLTC range of 497 miles (800 km). Given its larger, heavier frame, the YU7 will likely fall slightly short of that figure, but not by much.

Development of the YU7 reflects Xiaomi’s growing confidence in its EV business, which met its 100,000-vehicle production target this year.

Xiaomi has unveiled the YU7, its new electric SUV, designed to compete with models like the Tesla Model Y. The launch is expected by July 2025, with an estimated price ranging from $34,700 to $41,300.

Xiaomi has taken the wraps off its second model, the YU7 SUV. Based on the SU7 sedan, the electric vehicle marks the world’s third-largest smartphone manufacturer’s foray into the SUV segment. Xiaomi has said it will be available in China by July 2025,