Xiaomi YU7 SUV Hits 835 km Range, Challenges Tesla

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Xiaomi just unveiled its YU7 electric SUV, directly challenging Tesla's Model Y in China with longer range and faster charging.

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The YU7 boasts an impressive 835 km (519 miles) range - significantly outperforming Tesla's Model Y which offers 719 km maximum.

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Want to charge in a hurry? The YU7 uses 800-volt architecture to add 620 km (385 miles) in just 15 minutes of charging.

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Power enthusiasts will appreciate the YU7 Max's 681 horsepower and 0-62 mph acceleration in just 3.23 seconds.

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How does Xiaomi compete with Tesla's tech? The YU7 features a massive 1.1-meter panoramic display and NVIDIA's powerful Drive AGX Thor computing platform.

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All YU7 models come standard with LiDAR, 4D millimeter-wave radar, and 11 cameras - tech that's often optional on competitor vehicles.

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Lei Jun, Xiaomi's CEO, hinted the YU7 might cost 60,000-70,000 yuan more than Tesla's Model Y, which starts at 263,500 yuan in China.

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The YU7 continues Xiaomi's EV momentum after selling over 258,000 SU7 sedans since March 2024, outperforming established automakers like Ford and GM in China.

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Can Xiaomi overcome recent challenges? New orders for its SU7 reportedly declined after a March 2025 crash involving driver-assistance features.

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The YU7's launch marks a milestone in Xiaomi's $10 billion, ten-year automotive investment plan that began in 2021.

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While focused on China initially, Xiaomi plans global expansion of its EVs by 2027.

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The final price announcement in July will reveal how aggressively Xiaomi plans to challenge Tesla in the world's largest EV market.

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