Xiaomi has launched an updated SU7 electric sedan with up to 902 kilometers of CLTC range, standard LiDAR across every trim, and more power across the lineup, sharpening its bid to keep the tech-forward sedan at the front of China’s EV field.
Xiaomi is drawing a firm line under its EV pricing strategy. Chief executive Lei Jun said the company will not launch an electric car below 100,000 yuan in the coming years, keeping the focus on the SU7 family and its higher-margin variants rather than a budget entrant.
Xiaomi has confirmed that the refreshed SU7 electric sedan will officially launch in China on March 19, 2026, moving the high-volume EV from pre-sale into its next production and delivery phase.
Xiaomi’s YU7 is set to appear at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show on April 24, a timely public showcase for the electric SUV as China’s high-end EV crossover race intensifies.
Xiaomi has started booking a free aerodynamic hardware upgrade for SU7 Ultra owners who selected the optional carbon-fiber dual-duct hood, a move aimed at resolving a controversy over whether the hood’s vents were functional.
Xiaomi has turned its updated SU7 sedan into a rolling tech demo. A live teardown by CEO Lei Jun put the 2026 refresh under the microscope, highlighting how the company is trying to keep its first EV fresh in a brutally competitive Chinese market.
Xiaomi has withdrawn a controversial SU7 Ultra software restriction that would have capped the electric sedan’s full output unless drivers met track-lap requirements, reversing a rollout that drew immediate criticism from owners and performance-car buyers.
Xiaomi’s SU7 Ultra has landed in Gran Turismo 7, extending the electric performance sedan’s reach from Chinese showrooms and track news into one of the world’s best-known driving games.
Xiaomi has put the YU7 back on display in April 2026 with a new official design showcase, keeping the electric SUV front and center as the company works through strong demand and ongoing delivery pressure.
Xiaomi has launched the next-generation SU7 electric sedan with standard LiDAR, up to 902 km of CLTC range, and a sharper price position in China.
