Chinese technology giant Xiaomi has announced the official pricing for its first electric crossover, the YU7. The company revealed the prices during a presentation, a recording of which is available online.
The SUV, which was first unveiled in late May, measures 4999 millimeters in length, 1996 millimeters in width, and 1608 millimeters in height, with a wheelbase of 3000 millimeters. The manufacturer will release three versions of the electric car. The base YU7 offers a driving range of 835 kilometers, the YU7 Pro version has a range of 770 kilometers, and the top-tier YU7 Max model provides 760 kilometers.
The starting price for the crossover is set at 253,000 yuan (approximately 2.7 million Russian rubles). The YU7 Pro version is priced at 280,000 yuan (around 3 million rubles), and the flagship YU7 Max modification costs 323,000 yuan (about 3.5 million rubles). Pre-orders for the new model opened on June 26.
The base YU7 car is equipped with a single electric motor producing 320 horsepower, while the top-tier YU7 Max version features a dual-motor system. Depending on the modification, the electric crossover can accelerate from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in 3.2 to 5.9 seconds. The car`s interior includes multiple media displays, and smartphone connectivity via UWB is supported.
In other news, the developers of the Russian “Atom” electric car, designed from scratch, have compared the vehicle to a modern gadget. According to Igor Povarazdnyuk, CEO of Kama, the company in charge of the project, the “Atom” will offer performance comparable to premium models but at a significantly lower price point.
