Xiaomi teases the 681hp dual-motor version of the upcoming YU7

Fresh from the successful launch of the SU7 sedan, Xiaomi is close to unveiling its next electric vehicle, the YU7 SUV. The latest images shared by CEO Lei Jun give us the clearest look yet at the new model, showing its design and key features.

Visually, the YU7 maintains the same design language, featuring a front fascia almost identical to the SU7's. A rooftop LiDAR sensor suggests that the YU7 will use advanced driver-assistance systems, just like the SU7. The SUV will offer a wide array of wheel options, with apparently 26 different designs planned, including the displayed Turbofan-inspired wheels.

In terms of size, the Xiaomi YU7 measures 196.8 inches in length, 78.6 inches in width, and 63.3 inches in height, with a 118 inches wheelbase. This makes it quite a bit larger than the Tesla Model Y but a bit shorter than the Nio EL8.

The YU7 will be available initially with three powertrain configurations. The base model features a single rear motor producing 235 kW (315 hp) and uses a LFP battery. Higher-tier models will offer a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive setup with either a 508 kW or 365 kW output, depending on the version. The all-wheel-drive variants will have an NMC battery pack with either 96.3 kWh or 101.7 kWh capacity - this, again, will depend on the trim.

The Xiaomi YU7 is expected to launch in China between June and July 2025. Pricing is estimated to range from RMB 250,000 ($31,100) to RMB 400,000 ($54,900). For those outside of China, the wait will be longer since Xiaomi plans to begin exporting its vehicles internationally starting in 2027.

Xiaomi is on a roll. Chinese buyers can't get enough of the SU7, with waiting times extending to 11 weeks for some versions. The SU7 Ultra has been sold out for a couple of years, and now, the YU7 is already sparking a frenzy on social media. The company has just closed another round of funding to help it speed up the construction of the next phase of its manufacturing hub.

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