- Xiaomi says it sold more than 2,000 yu7 within three minutes of launch
- The electric SUV deliberately undermines the Y model
- A huge demand means that the capacity of the company factory is exhausted until 2027
No content to scam the EV performance rules book in the Chinese Nurburgring SU7 Ultra Chinese technology giant, Xiaomi is now on the popular and highly contested SUV market with its YU7.
There is no assumption for which the bestseller his latest model is aimed at, considering that the Tesla-Baining model of Tesla from Xiaomi Betterrs Musk of the creation of Musk in almost all statistics.
It is faster from 0 to 62 MPH, the beach is significantly higher than a Y model (in the Yu7 Max versions) and it works on a modern 800 V architecture for an ultra -fast load – all this and it is about $ 1400 cheaper than a basic Y model in China.
Offered in three distinct variants (Standard, Pro and Max), the Xiaomi Yu7 offers a variety of performance and electric range figurines, the standard entry -level version offering almost 520 miles on a single load, depending on the notoriously generous light vehicle test cycle (CLTC).
The 800 V silicon carbide platform means that it supports an ultra-fast charge up to 5.2 ° C (a rate of 5.2 times its capacity in one hour), allowing it to nail a load of 10 to 80% in as little as 12 minutes and can add up to 385 miles of range in 15 minutes.
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The performances are also solid, with the V6S hyperengin of the brand more supporting the Yu7 Max model with 690 hp, which results in a top speed of 146 MPH and a sprint time of 0-62 MPH of only 3.2 seconds.
It is a real technological festive under the skin, almost Ferrari, with NVIDIA AGX Thor Thor fleas fueling the advanced autonomous driving levels, as well as the new panoramic display of Xiaomi Hypervision which projects information on the lower half of the kettle.
The technology giant also says that the powerful infotainment system offers entertainment bags, including karaoke without microphone and the option of falling in love with a digital capybara or a otter. Virtual critters act as an AI assistant, apparently.
Closing, Xiaomi has even installed double -net ports with power on both sides of the dashboard which can shelter smartphone cradles operational accessories, while the mirror can accommodate a 4K Cardan camera.
Analysis: to face demand is the biggest problem in Xiaomi
Last year, the Tesla Model was the best -selling car in China and it continued to storm national rivals that have been launched in recent months. That said, because News China reports that Tesla sales are still down 24% so far this year.
The Xiaomi yu7 constitutes a serious threat to Tesla’s staging in the country, but it must be followed by the G7 and the G7 and Li Auto of Xpeng, which would include the NMC fast -charge battery of the latest generation of Catl.
Musk replied by announcing a Chinese version of the Y model which can be configured with six or seven seats, but it did not see fit to update the vehicle beyond the adjustments it made earlier this year, which did not include the faster loading capacity.
However, some media in China have indicated that Xiaomi may well have trouble responding to the demand of the recently launched performance sedan and the YU7 SUV, with a new China indicating that waiting times for SU7 pro are almost a year.
It currently has only one factory in Beijing which is dedicated to the production of its electric vehicles, which means that in less than it can increase production, rampant pre -orders mean that everything is exhausted for the next year and a half.
A nice problem to have for Xiaomi, and a little glimmer of hope for Tesla.
