SU7 by Xiaomi: status and timeline · The Techno Optimist

SU7

Xiaomi's flagship midsize sedan. 2026 gen: 800V system, 0.195Cd drag, LFP/NMC batteries. Max AWD: 508 kW (690 hp), 3.08s 0–100, 835 km CLTC range. Base RWD: 5.28s, 220 kW (295 hp).

DeployStage 4 of 5

2026 gen launched March 23. 40k+ orders by April. Company target: 550k 2026.

Updated Apr 2026Checked 10 Oct0 updates this week

Milestones

Next · 550,000 annual vehicle target reached

Xiaomi Auto foundedSep 2021Complete.
SU7 unveiled28 Dec 2023Complete.
SU7 production and orders begin28 Mar 2024Complete.
SU7 first deliveries3 Apr 2024Complete.
600,000 cumulative vehicle deliveries reached13 Feb 2026Complete.
2026-generation SU7 deliveries begin23 Mar 2026Complete.
SU7 2026 gen exceeds 40k ordersApr 2026Complete.

Most important updates

Upcoming

Dec 2026550,000 annual vehicle target reachedin about 7 weeks (next)

Current obstacles

Competition from BYD, TeslaChinese EV market crowded. BYD sells millions/year; Tesla cuts prices. Xiaomi's cost discipline rare but not unique.
Supply chain strain at 550k units/yearRamping motor, chip and battery production simultaneously is capital-intensive and complex.

Physics limits

CLTC range overstates real-world performanceCLTC is a generous Chinese test cycle. Real-world range is typically 20–30% lower, so the 830 km CLTC claim translates to ~550–650 km in typical conditions.
Charging speed limited by grid and thermal managementFast charging (220 km in 5 min) puts stress on batteries and thermal systems. Repeated fast charging degrades battery health faster than slow charging.

How it works

3 parts

800V architecture

High-voltage electrical system

Unlike 400V systems, 800V reduces current for the same power, lowering resistive losses and enabling faster charging and higher efficiency.

In-house motor

Xiaomi-designed drive motor

Xiaomi designs its own motors rather than buying from tier-1 suppliers, allowing tight integration with the battery and inverter for better efficiency.

Low drag

0.195Cd aerodynamics

Careful body shape, flush surfaces and tucked components reduce drag, cutting energy use and extending range.

Spec sheet

Spec	SU7
0–100 km/h (2026 SU7 Max AWD)	3.08 s^R (reported)
0–100 km/h (2026 SU7 Standard RWD)	5.28 s^R (reported)
Power (2026 SU7 Max)	508 kW (690 hp)^R (reported)
Power (2026 SU7 Standard)	220 kW (295 hp)^R (reported)
Range (2026 SU7 Max, CLTC)	835 km^R (reported)
Range (2026 SU7 Pro, CLTC)	902 km^R (reported)
Range (2026 SU7 Standard, CLTC)	720 km^R (reported)
Drag coefficient (Cd)	0.195^R (reported)
Max battery (ternary lithium)	101.7 kWh^R (reported)
Pro/Standard battery (LFP)	73 / 96.3 kWh^R (reported)
5-min fast charge range add	220 km^R (reported)
Electrical architecture (2026)	752–897V depending on variant (800V-class)^R (reported)
10%-80% charge time (5C)	11.3 min + 525 km range^R (reported)
Efficiency gain (800V vs 400V)	~15%^R (reported)

^R reported by the company

Update log

4 updates

About Xiaomi

The team behind SU7

Xiaomi

SU7 sedan, YU7 SUV, in-house motors and chips

Xiaomi (Lei Jun, Beijing) entered cars Sept 2021, shipped 600k vehicles in 22 months. SU7 sedan launched Dec 2023, mass production April 2024. Designs own motors and chips. 2026 goal: 550k vehicles across 4-6 models, $29–80k.

Ramps fastest: 411k vehicles 2025, CN¥106B revenue. SU7 2026-gen crossed 40k orders.
In-house motors, chips and packs. 800V, 3.08s 0–100 (2026 Max AWD), 0.195Cd drag.
4–6 new models 2026: SU5 sedan, YU7 GT SUV (990 hp), extended-range. Target 550k deliveries (34% growth).

mi.com (opens mi.com)Company profile →

Founded: 20215 yrs
Headquarters: China
Status: Private
Valuation: $135Bmarket capJan 2025
Works in: VehiclesElectric cars
Coverage: 1 program · 4 updateslatest 1 Apr 2026checked 10 Oct
Suppliers: CATL (opens catl.com)BYD (opens bydglobal.com)
People: Lei Jun (opens en.wikipedia.org)Founder, Chairman & CEO

Spec

SU7

0–100 km/h (2026 SU7 Max AWD)

3.08 s^R (reported)

0–100 km/h (2026 SU7 Standard RWD)

5.28 s^R (reported)

Power (2026 SU7 Max)

508 kW (690 hp)^R (reported)

Power (2026 SU7 Standard)

220 kW (295 hp)^R (reported)

Range (2026 SU7 Max, CLTC)

835 km^R (reported)

Range (2026 SU7 Pro, CLTC)

902 km^R (reported)

Range (2026 SU7 Standard, CLTC)

720 km^R (reported)

Drag coefficient (Cd)

0.195^R (reported)

Max battery (ternary lithium)

101.7 kWh^R (reported)

Pro/Standard battery (LFP)

73 / 96.3 kWh^R (reported)

5-min fast charge range add

220 km^R (reported)

Electrical architecture (2026)

752–897V depending on variant (800V-class)^R (reported)

10%-80% charge time (5C)

11.3 min + 525 km range^R (reported)

Efficiency gain (800V vs 400V)

~15%^R (reported)

SU7

Milestones

Most important updates

Upcoming

Current obstacles

Physics limits

How it works

High-voltage electrical system

Xiaomi-designed drive motor

0.195Cd aerodynamics

Spec sheet

Update log

Apr 2026

Mon 23 Mar

Thu 12 Mar

Fri 13 Feb

About Xiaomi

Current obstacles

Physics limits

How it works

High-voltage electrical system

Xiaomi-designed drive motor

0.195Cd aerodynamics

Spec sheet

Update log

Apr 2026

Mon 23 Mar

Thu 12 Mar

Fri 13 Feb

About Xiaomi