Xiaomi’s YU7 Appears Set for a Lower-Cost Variant as New Filing Hints at an Entry Model

Xiaomi may be preparing a lower-cost version of its YU7 electric SUV, according to a new filing in China that points to a simplified rear-wheel-drive variant. The move could help broaden the model’s appeal as the company looks to sustain momentum in a fast-moving EV market.

• A new YU7 variant appeared in China’s MIIT registration catalogues on April 9, 2026.
• The filing points to a rear-wheel-drive, single-motor setup with a CATL LFP battery.
• Xiaomi has not yet confirmed the model’s name, range, or launch date.

Regulatory filing points to a new YU7 trim

According to the filing, the new Xiaomi YU7 keeps the same overall footprint as the current SUV, measuring 4,999 mm long, 1,996 mm wide, and 1,600 mm to 1,608 mm high, with a 3,000 mm wheelbase. The document also lists a rear-wheel-drive configuration with a maximum power output of 235 kW, or 315 hp.

The filing is notable because it suggests Xiaomi is preparing a more accessible version of the SUV rather than only expanding the lineup upward. The new model also appears to use a lithium iron phosphate battery supplied by CATL.

Why a cheaper YU7 matters

The YU7 has been one of Xiaomi Auto’s most closely watched vehicles since launch, and a lower-cost version could help the company reach a wider pool of buyers. The filing indicates the new variant weighs 2,200 kg, which is 115 kg less than the current standard version listed in the report.

That weight reduction may point to battery or equipment changes, although Xiaomi has not said whether the new variant will be priced below the current YU7 lineup. The company’s existing YU7 range is priced from 253,500 yuan to 329,900 yuan, according to the report.

What Xiaomi has not confirmed yet

Xiaomi has not announced the official name, driving range, or release timing for the new variant. The filing is an early signal, not a formal launch announcement, so final specifications could still change before any public debut.

For now, the most important takeaway is that Xiaomi appears to be expanding the YU7 family with a more cost-conscious version. If confirmed, it would give the company a clearer path to compete across a broader slice of China’s electric SUV market.

What to Watch

Investors and EV watchers will be looking for three things next: whether Xiaomi confirms the new YU7 variant, how it positions the price against the current model, and whether the company pairs the new trim with a broader push to increase deliveries. Any official announcement would also clarify whether the lower-cost version is aimed at volume growth, margin protection, or both.