Xiaomi has taken a key regulatory step toward launching an updated version of its SU7 electric sedan, after the model appeared in a catalog released by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), following a preview earlier in the week.
The filing confirms that the updated SU7 retains the same body dimensions as its predecessor, measuring 4,997 mm in length, 1,963 mm in width and 1,445 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3,000 mm. Curb weight ranges from 2,055 kg to 2,280 kg, depending on configuration, while the top speed is listed at 265 km/h.
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The updated SU7 will continue to be offered in both single-motor and dual-motor variants. The single-motor version delivers a peak output of 235 kW, while the dual-motor configuration provides 220 kW at the front axle and 288 kW at the rear. Battery options include lithium iron phosphate (LFP) and ternary lithium packs supplied by CATL and BYD, according to the filing.
Xiaomi’s electric vehicle unit, Xiaomi EV, opened pre-sales for the updated SU7 on Wednesday, setting a starting price of 229,900 yuan ($32,920). That represents an increase of 14,000 yuan, or about 6.5%, compared with the previous version’s starting price. The move significantly narrows the price gap with Tesla’s Model 3 in China, reducing the difference from 19,600 yuan to 5,600 yuan.
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In line with common practice in China’s EV market, the company has indicated that the final launch price may be lower than the current pre-sale figure. Xiaomi EV said the updated SU7 is scheduled for an official market launch in April.
The SU7, first introduced in March 2024, marked Xiaomi’s entry into vehicle manufacturing, with customer deliveries beginning the following month. The model has quickly become central to Xiaomi’s automotive ambitions. “Over the past year and nine months, Xiaomi has delivered more than 360,000 SU7 units, averaging over 17,000 vehicles per month,” Xiaomi founder, chairman and chief executive Lei Jun said on Wednesday.
