Xiaomi's YU7 SUV Tops Model Y With 37,869 January Sales Versus 16,845
Xiaomi's YU7 SUV recorded 37,869 January deliveries in China, more than double Tesla Model Y's 16,845 units, pushing Model Y from December's top seller to 20th place. Priced 10,000 yuan below the Model Y, YU7 drove Xiaomi to tenth in China EV sales versus Tesla's fifth.
1. January Sales Data
Xiaomi's YU7 SUV posted 37,869 deliveries in China during January, surpassing Tesla Model Y's 16,845 units and pushing Model Y from December’s top seller to 20th overall and seventh among new energy vehicles.
2. Pricing Strategy and Market Impact
Priced at 10,000 yuan below the Model Y, YU7's competitive pricing spurred rapid adoption after Xiaomi’s SU7 Ultra EV sold fewer than 50 units in December 2025. This shift propelled Xiaomi to tenth in China EV sales for 2025, up from its earlier rank.
3. Tesla's China Performance
Tesla's China division recorded its first annual sales decline in 2025, finishing fifth in overall passenger car deliveries. The Model Y's January slump highlights intensifying competition as Xiaomi plans European expansion in 2027.