Lei Jun officially confirms Xiaomi YU7, shares more photos

Following yesterday's leak, Xiaomi's CEO Lei Jun officially acknowledged the YU7 electric SUV. Jun confirmed the company's second EV is undergoing rigorous road testing ahead of its market launch in June or July of next year.

In a statement, Jun stressed the importance of extensive tests. "Shedding the heavy camouflage will allow us to conduct more comprehensive, detailed, and large-scale tests to guarantee product quality and deliver a superior vehicle," he remarked.

The YU7 uses the same design language as the wildly popular Xiaomi SU7. The front maintains a closed-off look, with familiar headlights and fascia shapes. The rear profile comes with a full-width tail light and a roof spoiler, contributing to the vehicle's sporty profile.

The upcoming addition to Xiaomi's EV portfolio measures 196.8 inches in length, 78.6 inches in width, and 63 inches in height, with a wheelbase of 118 inches. The YU7 offers a spacious 5-seat configuration, though at that length a 7-seater is not impossible to pull off and it might come down the road.

Powering the YU7 is a dual-motor system, with the front motor delivering a maximum power output of 220 kW and the rear motor generating 288 kW. The initial specs revealed by the MIIT filing suggest this is the same powertrain found in the SU7 AWD. If true, the battery should have similar 101 kWh capacity, which should translate to a decent driving range.

The YU7's name has sparked curiosity and speculation online. Addressing it, Jun clarified that the pronunciation is simply "YU-7," following the convention established by the SU7, pronounced as "Su 7."

While official pricing details are still under wraps, the YU7's should be a bit pricier than the SU7, which starts at RMB 215,900 (approximately $30,000). We'll see if it manages to replicate the success of its sedan sibling, which is currently approaching 120,000 units sold in less than a year of availability.

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