Xiaomi's YU7 electric SUV dominated China's vehicle sales in January 2025, with 37,869 units sold—more than double Tesla Model Y's 16,845 units—marking a significant shift in the competitive EV landscape.
January Sales Performance
- Xiaomi YU7: 37,869 units sold, ranking first overall in China for January 2025.
- Tesla Model Y: 16,845 units sold, dropping from first place in December 2024 to 20th overall in January 2025.
- Among new energy vehicles, Model Y fell from first to seventh position over the same period.
Xiaomi's Market Entry and Pricing
- Xiaomi, renowned for smartphones, launched the YU7 as its second electric car model roughly half a year ago in the summer of 2025.
- The YU7 debuted with a starting price 10,000 yuan ($1,450) lower than the Tesla Model Y in China.
- Xiaomi claims the YU7 surpasses the Model Y in key metrics, particularly driving range on a single battery charge.
Data and Reporting
- Sales figures encompass both electric and gasoline-powered vehicles.
- Data was published in late January 2025 by the China Passenger Car Association and online platform Autohome.