Xiaomi has filed a new ultra-high-performance variant of its YU7 sport utility vehicle, signalling a further push into the premium electric performance segment, according to a regulatory catalogue released by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.
The filing reveals a YU7 GT pure-electric SUV with a combined power output of 738 kilowatts, or about 990 horsepower, exceeding the 508 kW output of the most powerful YU7 variant currently on record. The YU7 GT uses a dual-motor setup, with a 288 kW motor at the front and a 450 kW motor at the rear.
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In terms of size, the YU7 GT measures 5,015 mm in length, 2,007 mm in width and 1,597 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3,000 mm. That makes it slightly larger than the standard YU7, which is 4,999 mm long, 1,996 mm wide and 1,600 mm tall. The GT variant has a curb weight of 2,460 kg and a listed top speed of 300 km/h.
While Xiaomi did not disclose acceleration figures in the filing, the higher-output powertrain suggests a 0–100 km/h sprint approaching two seconds. By comparison, the YU7 Max variant, with front and rear motors rated at 220 kW and 288 kW respectively, accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.23 seconds.
The YU7 GT is configured as a five-seat SUV and features an all-black exterior design, setting it apart from the more colourful styling of other YU7 versions. It rides on wider tyres than the standard model, with 265/40R21 tyres at the front and 295/35R21 at the rear, compared with 245/55R19 tyres on the regular YU7.
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Battery supply for the YU7 GT comes from CATL, with the vehicle using ternary lithium battery technology. Xiaomi has not disclosed battery capacity or range figures for the GT variant.
The latest filing underscores Xiaomi’s ambition to extend its electric vehicle lineup into higher-performance territory, following the company’s broader push into the automotive sector alongside its core consumer electronics business.