Xiaomi’s new YU7 spells trouble for Tesla in China

is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State. Xiaomi unveiled its hotly anticipated YU7 electric SUV in China today, in the latest potential blow to Tesla’s position in the world’s hottest EV market. The electronics giant says the YU7 will get up to 518 miles of range on certain trims and accelerate from 0–62mph in just 3.23 seconds. The new EV, which is widely considered to be China’s version of the Apple car that ultimately failed to materialize, will be available for reservations starting in July. The YU7 comes on the heels of the SU7, which has been a huge success for Xiaomi since deliveries began in March 2024. The company said it has sold over 200,000 SU7s as of April 2025, surpassing global EV sales for Ford and GM both. Previous Next 1 / 16 Image: Xiaomi But more importantly, the YU7 is being positioned as a direct com ... Read full article.