Xiaomi has officially expanded its electric SUV lineup with the launch of the new YU7 “True Standard Edition,” aiming to intensify competition with the Tesla Model Y in the Chinese EV market.
The latest YU7 variant comes with a starting price of 233,500 yuan (around $34,300), making it significantly more affordable than Tesla’s entry-level Model Y in China.
Xiaomi has positioned the new YU7 Standard Edition as a value-focused alternative for buyers seeking long driving range and premium SUV styling at a lower price point.
The SUV offers an impressive claimed range of 643 kilometers on a single charge, which is around 50 kilometers more than the standard Tesla Model Y.
At the same time, Xiaomi has priced the vehicle nearly 30,000 yuan ($4,350) lower than its American rival, giving it a strong edge in the highly competitive EV segment.
The newly introduced version is based on the lower-cost variant that previously appeared in China’s regulatory filings. Following the launch, Xiaomi has also reorganized the YU7 family.
The older base model has now been renamed the “Long Range Edition,” while the newly introduced affordable model takes over the “Standard Edition” title.
According to data filed with China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the YU7 maintains its large SUV dimensions with a length of 4,999 mm, width of 1,996 mm, and a wheelbase of 3,000 mm. The electric SUV features a rear-wheel-drive setup powered by a single motor producing 235kW (315 horsepower).
The vehicle is equipped with an LFP battery supplied by CATL. Xiaomi has also reduced the SUV’s curb weight to 2,200 kilograms, making it lighter than the previous version and potentially improving efficiency.
To attract younger buyers, Xiaomi has added fresh customization options, including newly designed 20-inch alloy wheels inspired by “rice-shaped” and “plum blossom” patterns.
The YU7 has already created a major impact in China’s EV market since its debut in June 2025. The SUV generated more than 200,000 confirmed orders within minutes of launch and crossed 240,000 locked orders in less than a day.
However, after the initial surge and long waiting periods, monthly sales have recently slowed to below 10,000 units, prompting Xiaomi to introduce a more competitively priced version to revive demand.
