Xiaomi has recently been in the highlight for making its debut with its electric SUV, the YU7. This vehicle looks set to compete directly with Tesla’s long range Model Y. On June 26, 2025, the reveal took place in the first Xiaomi Store. This particular store is located in Hangzhou, home to east China’s Zhejiang province. This launch forms part of a broader initiative by Xiaomi to diversify its product offerings, which included AI-connected glasses capable of changing lens tints and facilitating payments through QR code scanning.
The YU7 has a very competitive driving range that is not only longer than the extended range Tesla Model Y’s 719 kilometers. This second electric vehicle is aimed at consumers looking for themselves, or for their dependents, alternatives to Tesla. It provides an eye-catching driving range, with amenities such as compatibility with Apple CarPlay and Apple Music. Pre-sales for the Xiaomi YU7 start at 10 p.m. this Thursday, get ready! You can reasonably expect your delivery to arrive within one to five weeks of placing your order.
Despite its appealing attributes, Xiaomi’s Lei Jun acknowledged that the YU7 still falls short when it comes to driver assistance technology compared to Tesla’s offerings. Lei was certain when he made the claim that the YU7 is the best in class in all aspects. This makes it a tough competitor to the newcomer electric vehicle giants.
Xiaomi’s move into electric vehicles is symptomatic of a larger trend. It’s no surprise, then, that many technology companies are hungry to jump into the automotive sector. And increasingly, so are other tech firms. They are pushing the boundaries of their product lines and revolutionizing how consumers want vehicles to operate and interact.
With the launch of the YU7, Xiaomi demonstrates its strong focus on innovation and staying competitive in this dynamic, developing industry. The firm intends to build off the technological know-how it’s already developed. Like any startup, its mission is to be a strong contender in the electric vehicle marketplace.