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Xiaomi Files 990-HP YU7 GT as YU7 Spotted in U.S. on Illinois Test Plates

Regulatory documents confirm performance specs that frame the GT as a halo for Xiaomi’s rapid EV expansion.

Overview

  • China’s MIIT catalog lists the YU7 GT with dual motors totaling 738 kW (about 990 hp) and a 300 km/h top speed.
  • The filing names CATL for battery cells and Suzhou Inovance with Xiaomi Auto for motor components, and shows a widebody look with 21-inch wheels and extensive customization options.
  • Separately, photos show a YU7 Max on I‑5 in the United States wearing an Illinois manufacturer plate with a '132' prefix previously seen on Rivian test vehicles, though ownership is unconfirmed.
  • A Rivian spokesperson declined to comment on the photos and said benchmarking vehicles globally is standard practice, and CEO RJ Scaringe has acknowledged Rivian owns Chinese EVs for testing.
  • The standard YU7 logged 153,673 deliveries in 2025 including 39,089 in December, as Xiaomi prepares additional SUVs and plans a European launch.