Xiaomi causes a stir with its electric SUV YU7. The model exceeds the bestseller Tesla Model Y in many technical areas, is cheaper and encounters enormous demand.
• Xiaomi Yu7 recorded within minutes over 200,000 pre -orders
• CEO Lei Jun even recommended customers to buy a Tesla due to long delivery times, if necessary
• In terms of price, the YU7 is around four percent below the Tesla Model Y
A new challenger
In a short time from smartphone giants, Xiaomi developed into a serious competitor at the electric market. The Yu7, a medium-sized luxury SUV, was launched in three versions in June 2025. On the first day, the company reported over 240,000 pre -orders, said Reuters. Electrek describes the rush as a clear threat to Teslas Model Y, which was previously considered the undisputed best. Insurance data from Thinkercar show that Xiaomi records a weekly climber for delivery in China for three months, with the deliveries at Tesla with the Model Y.
Record demand and long waiting times
The demand for the YU7 is so great that Xiaomi hardly fulfills the deliveries. According to Drive Tesla Canada, buyers currently have to wait up to 59 weeks for their vehicle. Xiaomi company boss Lei Jun recommended in this context publicly, if necessary, to switch to a model of Tesla or other manufacturers. It is unusual in the industry that a producer refers to the competition.
Technical superiority on paper
The technical data of the YU7 are considered an essential reason for success. Ranges of up to 835 kilometers according to CLTC clearly exceed the values of Tesla Model Y, indicates Global China eV. Xiaomi also sets new standards when acceleration and charging speed. Thanks to an 800-volt architecture, energy can be reloaded in just 15 minutes for more than 500 kilometers. Tesla continues to focus on a 400-volt system that works much more slowly. In addition, there is a modern interior that sets new standards with infotainment displays, lidar sensors and a networked electronic architecture.
Price as an additional means of pressure
In addition to the technical advantages, the YU7 also convinces with an aggressive pricing. According to Reuters, the entry-level price is around 253,500 CNY (around 32,000 euros) and thus about four percent below the Tesla Model Y. Even the better equipped pro and Max variants remain among the Tesla models, which also strengthens the position of the YU7 in the middle price segment, according to the news agency.
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