US EditionXiaomi's New Tesla-Rivaling SUV Has a Cockpit-Style Panoramic Windshield Display and Can Charge in Just 12 Minutes
- Xiaomi unveiled its new electric SUV, the YU7, at a Beijing event on May 22, 2025, positioning it as a Tesla Model Y competitor in China.
- The release follows Xiaomi's success with the SU7 sedan, which sold nearly 30,000 units in its launch month and helped deliver 258,000 cars in a year.
- The YU7 offers three versions—Standard, Pro, and Max—with ranges up to 518 miles, 681 horsepower, and a cockpit-style HyperVision Panoramic Display spanning the windshield.
- Xiaomi’s founder, Lei Jun, announced that the YU7 SUV is set to debut in the Chinese market in July 2025, highlighting driving range as a critical factor for electric vehicle buyers. Meanwhile, analysts from Morgan Stanley predict the new model will present strong competition to Tesla.
- The YU7's advanced features, strong performance, and rumored competitive pricing suggest it could further weaken Tesla's Chinese sales amid growing local EV competition.
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