Xiaomi YU7 Surpasses Tesla Model Y in China with 33,662 October Sales

Xiaomi recorded 48,654 new-energy vehicle sales in October 2025, according to China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) data.
Key Numbers:

Xiaomi YU7: 33,662 units (October)
Tesla Model Y: ~26,100 units (China domestic market)
Tesla total: 61,500 units (including ~35,400 exports)

YU7 deliveries began July 6, with cumulative sales now exceeding 70,000 units.
Market Rankings:
October China new-energy sales:

BYD: 436,856 units
Tesla: 61,497 units (including exports)
Xiaomi: 48,654 units

The YU7 has become one of China's best-selling pure electric mid-size SUVs within just one year of launch. Analysts attribute Xiaomi's rapid growth to its integration of proprietary software and consumer electronics systems, which appeal strongly to younger Chinese buyers in the expanding EV segment.