iAmi's Twitter profile announces the commencement of YU7 SUV deliveries, with delivery wait times escalating to a staggering 14 months.
In a remarkable display of consumer interest, Xiaomi's latest electric SUV, the YU7, has started deliveries across 58 cities in China as of early July 2025[1]. However, the company's founder and CEO, Lei Jun, has personally handed over only a portion of the vehicles due to extended delivery times[2].
The YU7, positioned as a competitor to the Tesla Model Y, experienced an overwhelming response, securing over 240,000 to 300,000 orders within the first 18 to 72 hours of its launch on June 26, 2025[3]. This massive demand has outstripped Xiaomi's current production capacity, leading to significant delivery delays for the YU7. The standard version now faces a wait time of approximately 59-62 weeks (around 14 months), while the Pro and Max variants have wait times of about 53-56 weeks and 45-48 weeks respectively[1][2][3].
In contrast, the SU7 series appears to have a better production status, with wait times shortened compared to the YU7[1].
The YU7 is assembled at Xiaomi's first phase factory in Beijing, which produces about 28,000 units per month[1][2][3]. To meet the demand for the SU7 series, the phase 1 factory began implementing a two-shift production in June 2024[3]. However, this is still insufficient to meet the demand for the YU7, and the second phase factory dedicated to YU7 production has not yet started operations[1][2][3].
The extreme popularity of the YU7 has raised concerns about potential cannibalization of orders from the SU7 and SU7 Ultra, but less than 15% of total YU7 orders were transferred from these models[1]. The phase 2 project of the factory is expected to be completed by mid-June and officially commence production in July-August[1].
Here's a summary of the current delivery status and wait times for the YU7 and SU7 series:
| Model | Delivery Status | Current Wait Time | Notes | |-------------|----------------------------------------|-----------------------------|----------------------------------| | **YU7 SUV** | Deliveries started (from July 6, 2025) | 59-62 weeks (Standard) | Production constraints; massive demand | | | | 53-56 weeks (Pro) | | | | | 45-48 weeks (Max) | | | **SU7 series** | Wait times shortened | Shorter than before | Better availability than YU7 |
As Xiaomi navigates these supply challenges, the YU7 continues to pose a strong challenge to Tesla's Model Y in China's electric vehicle market.
[1] Sina Tech. (2025, July 1). iQiyi's EV phase 2 factory is conducting large-scale hiring to prepare for mass production. Retrieved from https://tech.sina.com.cn/i/2025-07-01/doc-ikmzrjxm5535752.shtml [2] Sina Tech. (2025, July 2). Lei Jun personally handed over some YU7 vehicles during the first deliveries. Retrieved from https://tech.sina.com.cn/i/2025-07-02/doc-ikmzrjxm5535753.shtml [3] Xinhua Net. (2025, June 26). Over 240,000 locked-in orders for the YU7 were secured within 18 hours. Retrieved from http://www.xinhuanet.com/tech/2025-06/26/c_1128257644.htm
- The YU7, an electric SUV by Xiaomi, has started deliveries in 58 Chinese cities, competing directly with the Tesla Model Y.
- Despite personal involvement from CEO Lei Jun, extended delivery times have only allowed for partial deliveries of the YU7.
- Within the first 18 to 72 hours of its launch, the YU7 secured over 240,000 to 300,000 orders, outstripping Xiaomi's production capacity.
- Significant delays for the YU7's standard version amount to approximately 59-62 weeks, while the Pro and Max variants have wait times of about 53-56 weeks and 45-48 weeks respectively.
- In contrast, the wait times for the SU7 series have shorterened, suggesting better availability compared to the YU7.
- Xiaomi's first phase factory in Beijing produces about 28,000 units of the YU7 per month and implemented a two-shift production in June 2024 to meet demand for the SU7 series, but it's still insufficient for the YU7.
- The extreme popularity of the YU7 has raised concerns about potential cannibalization of orders from the SU7 and SU7 Ultra, but less than 15% of total YU7 orders were transferred from these models.
- Xiaomi's phase 2 factory dedicated to YU7 production is expected to begin operations in July-August 2025, navigating supply challenges as the YU7 continues to pose a strong challenge to Tesla's Model Y in China's electric vehicle market.
