December 12, 2024 at 07:58 by More: Here’s Everything We Know About The Upcoming Tesla Model Y Juniper According to data we sourced from China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), the YU7 will be powered by a dual-motor setup. The front motor delivers 295 hp (220 kW / 299 PS), while the rear generates 386 hp (288 kW / 392 PS), for a combined output of 681 hp (508 kW / 691 PS). That puts it ahead of the SU7 Max, which maxes out at 664 hp (495 kW / 673 PS). Range, Pricing, and Market Arrival The YU7 will feature a CATL-sourced battery pack, though Xiaomi has yet to disclose exact specifications. For context, the SU7 sedan offers battery capacities of 73.6 kWh, 94.3 kWh, and 101 kWh, with a maximum CLTC range of 497 miles (800 km). Given its larger, heavier frame, the YU7 will likely fall slightly short of that figure, but not by much. As for pricing, Xiaomi is staying tight-lipped, but Chinese media report a starting range of ¥250,000–300,000 (equal to $34,400–$41,300 at current rates), positioning it as a direct competitor to the Tesla Model Y. For comparison, the SU7 sedan starts at ¥215,900 ($29,700), handily undercutting the equivalent Tesla Model 3. Production will take place at Xiaomi’s Beijing facilities, where the SU7 recently hit the 100,000-unit milestone. With a mid-2025 launch on the horizon, the YU7 will join an increasingly crowded SUV market. Photos: MIIT and Xiaomi / Weibo TAGS