More autonomy: the Xiaomi YU7 outperforms the Tesla Model Y
This page is translated from the original post "Encore plus d’autonomie : la Xiaomi YU7 enterre la Tesla Model Y" in French.

Even before its production begins, the Chinese electric SUV Xiaomi YU7, a direct rival to the Tesla Model Y, already offers 835 km of range.
This is a striking demonstration that an electric vehicle is already an anachronism from the moment it is announced to when it hits the market. Thus, while the Xiaomi YU7 electric SUV, which is generating a lot of buzz for its design and technology, was presented in 2024, it is already evolving… even before being delivered to its first customers.
This information is noteworthy because Xiaomi has submitted a new homologation for the YU7 in China with a single rear motor variant that now boasts a range of 835 km in the more optimistic Chinese mixed cycle CLTC, compared to Europe or the USA. In France, using the WLTP cycle, this would be roughly 700 km. For comparison, the Tesla Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive has a range of 500 km (559 km in CLTC cycle), and the Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive variant offers 622 km (not yet available in China).
Xiaomi took the opportunity to confirm that production has begun and that the first units will be delivered in China starting June 2025. The domestic market will be prioritized (already over 100,000 orders recorded) before expanding internationally.

The Anti-Tesla Model Y
Not surprisingly, Xiaomi positions itself as an opponent of Tesla. After the highly successful sedan SU7 (which will also benefit from the technical update of the SU7), its electric SUV checks all the boxes to appeal to fans of the Tesla Model Y. This new Long Range version offers 235 kW of power (320 horsepower) and a energy consumption of 13.3 kWh per 100 km. Even with a 20% margin, it still comes to 15.9 kWh/100 km.
The only real downside is its weight, at 2315 kg, which reveals a very large capacity battery. That’s about 300 kg more than its American rival. “Rival” is the right term since Xiaomi is fully leveraging the trade war with the United States to sway Tesla customers. Sales figures over recent weeks confirm this, with Xiaomi now selling 50% more cars in China than Tesla.
Finally, technologically, the YU7 is much more advanced and capable of future upgrades, with an ultra-fast charging architecture at 800 volts. Xiaomi promises 200 km of range recovered in just 5 minutes of charging, provided the charger is also powerful.
Regarding the price, Xiaomi does not hold back with an entry price of 250,000 yuan, or about 30,000 euros. The Tesla Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive, which is less powerful and offers less range, starts at 263,500 yuan in China, roughly 31,700 euros. No need to spell it out further…
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