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.