Xiaomi's second electric vehicle model takes design inspiration from the Ferrari Purosangue.

      The Xiaomi YU7 is a mid-to-large SUV, measuring 4,999 mm in length, 1,996 mm in width, 1,600 mm in height, and has a wheelbase of 3,000 mm.

      On Thursday, Xiaomi unveiled its second electric vehicle model, the YU7, which many anticipate will be the most significant car of 2025 and a strong competitor to Tesla’s Model Y. The design of the SUV is reminiscent of the Ferrari Purosangue, the company’s inaugural four-door model. The YU7, whose name is inspired by the Chinese phrase “御风而行,” translating to “riding the wind,” showcases an elongated front end measuring 0.68 meters—an uncommon feature for a sport utility vehicle—and a large clamshell hood that opens from the front in one single piece. Xiaomi has also introduced several new paint options, including a new shade named “emerald green.” Just hours prior to Xiaomi's press briefing, Ferrari China shared images on Weibo, revealing that Piero Ferrari, son of the company’s founder Enzo Ferrari, chose the Dora Green hue for his customized Purosangue.

      With a projected price of 250,000 yuan (approximately $34,775), which is near the entry price of the Tesla Model Y in China, the single-motor standard version of the YU7 boasts a driving range of 835 kilometers (519 miles), surpassing the Model Y’s 590 kilometers. The premium version of the YU7 can accelerate from 0 to 100 kph (62 mph) in 3.2 seconds, faster than the Model Y Performance’s 3.7 seconds. Xiaomi, a major Chinese electronics company that has evolved into an automaker, sold over 258,000 SU7 electric sedans within just 14 months of their launch. According to CEO Lei Jun, sales of the YU7 are expected to commence in July.

      Lei announced that the company’s first electric SUV will come equipped with lidar sensors as standard, utilizing laser technology to monitor its environment. It will also feature Nvidia’s next-generation autonomous driving chip, Thor, to improve driver-assistance features. This announcement follows an incident in late March where a standard-version Xiaomi SU7 was involved in an accident that resulted in the deaths of three female university students, reigniting concerns over the safety of electric vehicles in China.

      Jill Shen is a technology reporter based in Shanghai, focusing on Chinese mobility, autonomous vehicles, and electric cars. You can reach her via e-mail at [email protected] or find her on Twitter at @jill_shen_sh.