Xiaomi has achieved a major milestone in its automotive journey, delivering more than 400,000 vehicles in 2025, barely a year after entering the electric vehicle (EV) market.
The tech giant’s rapid rise is turning heads across the global auto industry and positioning Xiaomi as a serious challenger to established EV brands.
The company closed December 2025 with a record-breaking monthly performance, confirming deliveries of over 50,000 vehicles in a single month.
While Xiaomi did not disclose precise numbers, industry tracker China EV DataTracker estimates that the brand delivered 361,625 vehicles between January and November, pushing the full-year tally comfortably beyond the 400,000 mark. The official December breakdown is expected to be released on January 15.
Xiaomi’s EV journey began with the launch of its first model, the SU7 electric sedan, which was unveiled in Beijing on March 28, 2024, with customer deliveries starting in April.
The sedan quickly gained traction, helping Xiaomi establish a strong foothold in China’s highly competitive EV market.
Momentum accelerated further in November, when Xiaomi delivered 46,249 vehicles, nearly double the volume recorded in the same month last year.
Notably, the newly launched YU7 SUV accounted for the bulk of these sales, with 33,729 units delivered, while the SU7 sedan contributed 12,520 units.
The YU7 SUV, introduced in June 2025, is Xiaomi’s second production model and directly targets the popular Tesla Model Y segment.
The response has been impressive—Xiaomi founder and CEO Lei Jun recently revealed that YU7 deliveries have already crossed 150,000 units, achieved in just six months.
Would you consider a Xiaomi SUV over a Tesla? The numbers suggest many Chinese buyers already are.
Looking ahead, Xiaomi shows no signs of slowing down. Reports indicate that the company plans to roll out two new models in 2026, both expected to be extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs).
One will be a large seven-seat SUV, while the other will target buyers seeking a five-seat SUV. In addition, Xiaomi is preparing two updated versions of the SU7—a facelifted 2026 model and a more premium executive variant.
For now, Xiaomi vehicles are sold exclusively in China. However, global expansion is firmly on the roadmap.
Xiaomi President Lu Weibing has confirmed that the company is already testing and validating its vehicles in Germany as part of preparations to enter the European market in 2027.