Can Xiaomi's YU7 GT Outshine Tesla?

On April 24, 2026, at the Beijing Auto Show, Xiaomi Auto announced that its first YU7 GT will be released by the end of May and unveiled its first concept car, the Xiaomi Vision Gran Turismo (Xiaomi Vision GT), making its domestic debut. This event showcased Xiaomi Auto’s progress in design and R&D, engineering and manufacturing, and intelligent technology.

Since its launch on March 19, 2026, the new generation SU7 is priced between 219,900 and 303,900 USD. As of April 23, pre-orders have exceeded 60,000 units, with first deliveries to owners starting just three days after the event, reaching over 26,000 units within 35 days. The new generation SU7 enhances the four core experiences of “more attractive, more enjoyable to drive, more intelligent, and safer,” achieving upgrades in overall vehicle safety, precise driving control, intelligent experience, and luxurious feel.

In terms of endurance performance, the new generation SU7 Pro version has a CLTC range of 902km, with a tested city commuting range of 892km, achieving a rate as high as 98.9%. On April 17, Xiaomi Auto completed the live challenge of the “new generation SU7 Beijing-Shanghai endurance with only one charge” successfully reaching the Shanghai 5G Future Center. The new generation SU7 is equipped with CTB integrated battery technology and the Xiaomi V6s Plus super motor, upgrading its thermal management system to deliver “long endurance, low energy consumption” across the board.

The new generation SU7 features Xiaomi’s JiaoLong chassis as its three technical pillars: high-quality chassis foundation, excellent tuning, and the fusion of hardware and software intelligence. The new generation SU7 Max achieved a lap time of 1 minute 37 seconds 974 at Zhejiang Circuit, ranking fifth on the Zhejiang Circuit “Production Four-door Car Lap Time List.”

As of April 23, 2026, the Xiaomi YU7 GT has delivered over 230,000 units. The YU7 GT is a high-performance, luxury, and long-range SUV capable of long-distance driving like a sports car.

In terms of exterior design, the YU7 GT features a distinctive long hood. As for performance, the car reaches a maximum power of 1003 hp, a top speed of 300 km/h, and an integrated CLTC range of 705 km. The YU7 GT addresses the market’s perception of electric vehicles being “fast in a straight line, weak in corners,” with a solid chassis and high-quality German-style tuning to deliver quick and stable handling in turns.

The XiaoMi Vision GT made its debut earlier this year at the 2026 Mobile World Congress. As an exploratory design project by XiaoMi Auto, the XiaoMi Vision GT seeks breakthroughs in aerodynamics. Now, the XiaoMi Vision GT arrives at the Beijing Auto Show for its official unveiling, marking its domestic premiere. Originating from Sony’s renowned simulation driving platform GT’s concept car project, XiaoMi becomes the first invited Chinese brand.

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