Xiaomi has filed regulatory documents in China for a 990-horsepower performance variant of its YU7 electric SUV, designated the YU7 GT. The filings with China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology reveal specifications that position the vehicle among the world's fastest electric SUVs.
The YU7 GT produces 738 kW (990 horsepower) through a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system. A 288 kW front motor pairs with a 450 kW rear motor, delivering a top speed of 300 km/h (186 mph).
The current YU7 Max accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 3.23 seconds, but the GT variant's increased output reportedly reduces this time to approximately 2 seconds.
Dimensions for the performance model measure 5,015 mm in length and 2,007 mm in width, making it 16 mm longer and 11 mm wider than the standard YU7. The wheelbase remains unchanged at 3,000 mm.
To handle the 2,460 kg curb weight and increased power, the GT uses staggered 21-inch tires: 265/40R21 at the front and wider 295/35R21 at the rear.
The vehicle features a ternary lithium battery supplied by CATL, the world's largest EV battery manufacturer.
Visual changes include a specialized aerodynamic kit with larger rear diffuser and optional ducktail spoiler. High-performance hardware includes red brake calipers and multiple wheel design options.
Market speculation places the YU7 GT's price between 450,000 and 500,000 yuan ($60,000-$70,000) in China. This positions it below Xiaomi's SU7 Ultra sedan, which starts around 500,000 yuan with its tri-motor 1,526 horsepower powertrain.
The standard YU7 launched in China at 253,500 yuan, with Pro and Max variants priced at 279,900 yuan and 329,900 yuan respectively.
Xiaomi's YU7 represents the company's second vehicle following the successful SU7 sedan, which gained traction with over 100,000 deliveries by November 2024 after Xiaomi entered the electric vehicle market that year.
The YU7 GT is primarily intended for the Chinese market, but Xiaomi has revealed plans for global expansion.
The company previously announced ambitions to deliver 300,000 vehicles in 2025, with the YU7 expected to contribute significantly to that target, supported by investments exceeding 10 billion yuan ($1.4 billion) in EV development.
Camouflaged prototypes of the GT variant were spotted testing at Germany's Nürburgring racetrack last year. The regulatory filing appeared as part of China's 404th batch of vehicle announcements, confirming the high-performance version ahead of its expected launch later this year.
