Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Spotted in Europe as YU7 SUV Breaks Preorder Records in China

While a lone Xiaomi SU7 Ultra silently cruises the streets of Munich with German plates, a different kind of storm brews in China — and it's all about the company’s first electric SUV, the Xiaomi YU7. As European regulators get a firsthand look at Xiaomi’s high-performance SU7 sedan, Chinese consumers are overwhelming the automaker with preorders that have shaken the EV industry.

Xiaomi has officially registered its SU7 Ultra for road testing in Europe. The production-spec vehicle, spotted with license plate “M SU7088E,” marks the company’s debut test on European roads. Lu Weibing, Xiaomi President and Redmi CEO, was personally seen behind the wheel in Munich, showcasing the company’s serious intent.

However, European consumers will need to be patient. Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun has made it clear: a global rollout isn’t expected until 2027. For now, the SU7 Ultra is serving as a technical validation prototype and a statement of intent.

Xiaomi SU7 Ultra: Specs That Impress

The SU7 Ultra is a mid-to-large electric sedan measuring 4,997 mm in length with a 3,000 mm wheelbase and a curb weight of 2,205 kg. It boasts:

0-100 km/h in just 1.98 seconds

Top speed of 350 km/h

A 1,548 hp powertrain tested on the Nürburgring

A 93.7 kWh CATL Qilin II battery on an 897V architecture

CLTC range of 630 km

Drag coefficient: just 0.195

Xiaomi YU7 SUV: A Sales Frenzy in China

Back home, the YU7 electric SUV has created massive buzz. Within 72 hours, nearly 300,000 orders were locked in, pushing the waiting time to 62 weeks—over a year. The first batch of vehicles was delivered on July 6, with Lei Jun present to thank the early adopters.

The YU7 offers compelling specs across its variants:

YU7 Standard

235 kW (315 hp) RWD

96.2 kWh battery / 830 km range (CLTC)

RMB 253,500 (~€30,200)

YU7 Pro

365 kW (489 hp) AWD

770 km range

RMB 279,900 (~€33,340)

YU7 Max

508 kW (681 hp) AWD

101.7 kWh battery / 760 km range

0–100 km/h in 3.23 seconds

RMB 329,900 (~€39,300)

To meet demand, the YU7 is being produced in the same facility as the SU7 sedan, while a second-phase factory is still under development.

From Smartphones to Supercars

With explosive demand in China and quiet but strategic moves in Europe, Xiaomi is proving it’s not just a phone brand anymore — it's a force to be reckoned with in the EV world.