Xiaomi to Begin Global Car Sales in 2027, Amid Strong Domestic Demand for SU7 and YU7
2025/07/04
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Xiaomi to Begin Global Car Sales in 2027, Amid Strong Domestic Demand for SU7 and YU7
Xiaomi plans to start selling cars outside China in 2027, as it first needs to focus on the high domestic demand for its SU7 sedan and YU7 SUV. In China, the SU7 has been outselling the Tesla Model 3 on a monthly basis since December 2024, while the YU7 garnered around 240,000 orders within 18 hours of its launch on June 26, 2025. The SU7 comes in multiple variants, with the Ultra version offering a maximum power of 1,548 hp and accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.1 seconds. The YU7 is available in three trims, with the Max version delivering 691 hp and 866 Nm of torque, and achieving 0-100 km/h acceleration in 3.23 seconds. The base YU7 has a CLTC range of 835 km, making it the longest-range mid-large electric SUV.