Xiaomi Motor has up to date its Ministry of Business and Info Expertise (MIIT) submitting for the upcoming YU7 electrical SUV, including a brand new single-motor variant able to 835 kilometres (519 miles) of vary. The corporate has formally confirmed that this mannequin will launch between June and July this 12 months, immediately difficult rivals such because the Tesla Mannequin Y and Xpeng G7 in China’s premium electrical SUV phase.
The newly registered model encompasses a single electrical motor producing 235 kW of energy, with a powerful vitality consumption fee of simply 13.3 kWh per 100 kilometres. The car maintains a considerable curb weight of two,315 kg, balancing vary effectivity with appreciable dimension.
By way of design, the YU7 continues Xiaomi’s household design language with a closed grille, “water drop headlights” and X-shaped daytime working lights. The higher half of the lighting meeting encompasses a hollowed-out design to optimise airflow. With dimensions of 4,999×1,996×1,600mm and a 3,000mm wheelbase, the YU7 positions itself firmly within the mid-size SUV class. A roof-mounted LiDAR sensor and hollowed-out spoiler improve the car’s technological look.
Spy inside images reveal a purple-red and beige two-tone color scheme, with a floating centre management display screen and PHUD (Panoramic Head-Up Show) system forming the core of the consumer interface. The latter can undertaking navigation, velocity, and different data with out distraction. The dashboard features a wi-fi charging panel, dual-opening armrest field, and cup holders, whereas electrical leg rests and zero-gravity seats (in high-end configurations) improve long-distance consolation. Premium fashions will even supply Alcantara steering wheels and carbon fibre trim.
For charging expertise, the Xiaomi YU7 lineup helps 800V high-voltage quick charging. The only-motor 820 km vary model can obtain “5 minutes of charging for 200 kilometres of vary.” Although particular charging parameters for the 835 km model haven’t been disclosed, the mixture of ultra-long vary and high-voltage quick charging is anticipated to deal with vary anxiousness.
From a market perspective, Xiaomi’s pricing technique stays a focal focal point. Referencing rivals such because the Tesla Mannequin Y and Xpeng G7 and Xiaomi’s SU7 pricing logic, the YU7 is anticipated to focus on the 250,000-350,000 yuan (35,000-49,000 USD) worth vary. The car goals to seize mainstream market share by way of its “800V + lengthy vary + clever cockpit” mixture. The pre-installed LiDAR {hardware} and deep integration with Xiaomi’s Hyper OS additionally reserves area for future high-level autonomous driving options by way of OTA updates.
Because the June-July launch approaches, car testing and manufacturing capability ramp-up for the YU7 have entered the dash stage. Xiaomi Group Chairman Lei Jun has repeatedly emphasised the “human-vehicle-home full ecosystem” technique, and the YU7 launch will full Xiaomi’s SUV market puzzle.
Following Xiaomi’s achievement of delivering 100,000 SU7 sedans forward of schedule in 2024, whether or not the YU7 can proceed this profitable components might be a key check of Xiaomi’s systematic capabilities within the automotive sector.
