Xiaomi’s electric SUV, the YU7, failed to meet its stated range promise in independent tests. In tests conducted by the Chinese publication Sohu, the 2026 model year YU7 Max version only reached 65.5% of the manufacturer’s stated 750-kilometer range. It was determined that the vehicle can actually travel 492 kilometers on a single charge.

Xiaomi YU7 Fails to Meet Range Promise

The test was conducted with a YU7 Max with 21-inch wheels. Tire pressure was set at 2.9 bar, and the driving mode was set to “Comfort.” Only the driver and one passenger were in the cabin, and the air conditioning temperature was set at 23-24 degrees Celsius.

The outside temperature was measured at 30 degrees Celsius. The vehicle was tested on an 84-kilometer circular route at a constant speed of approximately 100 km/h. During the test, the vehicle covered a total of 492 kilometers. Of this, 483 kilometers were recorded before the range indicator reset, and the remaining 9 kilometers were recorded until the battery was completely depleted.

Xiaomi’s 750-kilometer range, as declared by the CLTC (China Light-Duty Vehicle Test Cycle), differs by 258 kilometers from the actual usage scenario. The CLTC cycle is known to yield more optimistic results compared to the European-based WLTC (Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Cycle). However, the difference in the YU7 Max indicates a deviation that goes beyond this. According to independent testing data, the vehicle’s average energy consumption was recorded as 20.2 kWh per 100 kilometers.

Charging performance was another noteworthy feature of the tests. The vehicle’s battery reached 100% from 0 in 37 minutes and was charged from 5% to 70% in just 14 minutes. While these values ​​show that the YU7 Max’s fast charging infrastructure is strong, the deviation in range seems large enough to cause users to re-evaluate their expectations.