Xiaomi SU7: why it won’t be arriving (right away) in Europe
This page is translated from the original post "Xiaomi SU7 : pourquoi elle ne débarquera pas (de suite) en Europe" in French.
- 03/06/2025 18:15
Victim of its success in China, the very successful 100% electric sedan Xiaomi SU7 sees its waiting times reach 12 months.
A first attempt, and a masterstroke. The Xiaomi SU7 is the first electric car from the Chinese tech giant, marking a spectacular entry for the brand into the automotive market in 2024. A sporty sedan with a refined design, it positions itself as a direct competitor to the Tesla Model S and Porsche Taycan, with impressive performance and a very aggressive pricing strategy. Available in several versions, including an Ultra version delivering up to 1,548 horsepower, the SU7 relies on advanced technologies, great autonomy, and deep integration into the Xiaomi ecosystem.
But there is a “but”. With a production tool still ramping up, as one does not become an automotive leader overnight, the waiting times are increasing. A little more each week. And the immediate arrival of the even more acclaimed electric SUV YU7 won’t solve the problem.
Up to 1 year of waiting?
Introduced in March 2024 and produced by the end of the year, the Xiaomi SU7 has already reportedly sold over 271,000 units. A phenomenal success with delivery times now reaching, according to the manufacturer itself, up to 50 weeks!
If you place an order at the beginning of June 2025, you will be delivered in May 2026… if you live in China, of course. So, to imagine an export to new markets for this Xiaomi SU7 is almost unthinkable…
Xiaomi has promised to increase its SU7 production capacity to 480,000 cars per year. However, the new competition from the YU7 electric SUV may slightly cannibalize the customer base. But the waiting times for either the sedan or the SUV will soon be very similar.
It should be noted that some versions, whether entry-level or high-performance models, and thus less in demand, enjoy shorter waiting times: around 44 weeks. These statistics now cause envy for Tesla, whose sales have collapsed in China amid anti-U.S. sentiment and trade wars.
Currently, a Tesla Model Y can be delivered in less than a week in China. The contrast is striking!
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