Chinese tech giant Xiaomi has announced the upcoming launch of its latest high-performance electric SUV, the YU7 GT, scheduled for release in May. The vehicle promises an impressive power output nearing 1,000 horsepower and an extended driving range exceeding 700 kilometers, marking a significant step in the company’s rapid automotive expansion strategy.
Company founder and CEO Lei Jun unveiled the car at the Beijing Auto Show, positioning the YU7 GT within the elite performance segment. Embodying the “Gran Turismo” concept, it merges high-speed capabilities with long-distance endurance, featuring a top speed of 300 kilometers per hour and an estimated range of 705 kilometers under the CLTC standard.
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The vehicle’s design benefited from intensive collaboration with Xiaomi’s European research and development center based in Munich. To ensure peak performance, the engineering team rigorously tested the SUV on the legendary Nürburgring circuit in Germany, emphasizing Xiaomi’s commitment to competing against established high-performance automotive brands.
Following the success of its first SUV model, which surpassed 230,000 units delivered in its first ten months, Xiaomi is scaling its ambitions. The company aims to sell 550,000 electric vehicles in 2026, a 34% increase from last year, while preparing for an European market expansion set to commence in 2027, despite intense competition within the Chinese market.
