Xiaomi YU7: Xiaomi has entered the automotive industry in a grand manner with its new YU7 electric SUV. As soon as the bookings were opened, more than 2 lakh units were booked in just three minutes, and the number crossed 3 lakh mark within the first hour itself. Although this electric SUV has been launched in China at the moment, this enormous booking figure has attracted worldwide attention towards the brand.

Xiaomi previously launched the SU7 sedan, which fetched 50,000 bookings in 27 minutes and 90,000 in 24 hours. In contrast, the YU7 has broken all records at an unbelievable pace, showing that customers are extremely interested in what Xiaomi is presenting.

Price and Variants

The company has priced the YU7 in three versions. The basic model is priced around CNY 253,500, approximately ₹30.25 lakh. The Pro version is available for CNY 279,900, which is approximately ₹33.4 lakh. The high-end Max model is priced at CNY 329,900, which is approximately ₹39.37 lakh. When compared with the Tesla Model Y, the YU7 is priced lower by about ₹1.2 lakh, offering consumers more value.

Battery Range and Power

The base YU7 variant gets a 96.3 kWh LFP battery and a solitary motor producing 320 PS of power. Its largest selling point is the estimated 835-kilometer range, which is the highest in the segment. The Pro trim is equipped with a dual-motor all-wheel drive setup churning out 496 PS and offers a range of 770 kilometers.

The Max model takes it up a notch with a 101.7 kWh NCM battery producing 690 PS with a range of 760 kilometers. It can reach a top speed of 253 km/h and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.23 seconds, which is even quicker than Tesla’s Model Y.

Advanced Charging

Xiaomi has also prioritized charging speed. The YU7 boasts a driving range of 620 kilometers after merely 15 minutes of charging. Comparatively, Tesla’s Model Y manages only up to about 260 kilometers using the same amount of time, which indicates just how advanced the YU7’s technology actually is.
The YU7 is 4,999 mm long, 1,996 mm wide, and 1,600 mm tall, with a 3,000 mm wheelbase for a roomy cabin. The outside is complemented by signature waterdrop headlights, sport alloy wheels, flush door handles, and fluid tail lamps for a contemporary, premium look.

Modern and Spacious Interior

On the inside, the YU7 offers an upscale feel with Nappa leather seats, a whopping 16.1-inch touchscreen, and an ultra-wide 1.1-meter projection display. An independent remote panel makes controlling the vehicle and entertainment functions simple, with a touch of class.