Xiaomi (HKG: 1810) announced on May 2, 2026 that locked-in orders for the new-generation SU7 have surpassed 70,000 units. The company also confirmed that first-sale period purchase benefits will expire on May 5, leaving customers four days to lock in launch pricing. The 70,000-unit figure refers to firm, confirmed orders — not soft pre-orders — and marks a steady progression since deliveries began. Locked orders passed 30,000 at the start of deliveries on March 23, reached 40,000 by April 2, and hit 60,000 at the opening of the 2026 Beijing Auto Show on April 24.Xiaomi SU7 70,000+ firm orders (Xiaomi Auto)The new-generation SU7 launched on March 19 in three variants. The Standard starts at 219,900 CNY (c. $32,200) with a 235 kW motor, 73 kWh LFP battery, and 720 km (447 miles) CLTC range.The Pro adds a 96.3 kWh LFP pack for 249,900 CNY (c. $36,600) and 902 km (560 miles) of range. The Max, priced at 303,900 CNY (c. $44,500), deploys a 508 kW dual-motor system paired with a 101.7 kWh ternary battery good for 835 km (519 miles).All three variants now include LiDAR as standard — previously reserved for higher trims — alongside 4D millimetre-wave radar and the Nvidia Thor-U compute platform delivering 700 TOPS. The car rides on Xiaomi's Dragon Chassis, combining a double-wishbone front suspension with a five-link rear setup; higher trims add dual-chamber adaptive air suspension. Dimensions are unchanged at 4,997 mm in length and a 3,000 mm wheelbase.On April 28, Xiaomi launched three track-focused configurations for the SU7 Max, following a 1:37.974 lap time at the Zhejiang circuit — the fastest recorded for a four-door production car priced under 500,000 CNY (c. $73,200) at that venue.The performance package includes Sailun PT01 tires at 2,250 CNY (c. $330), along with high-performance brake components from ITT and ENDLESS.Xiaomi April 2026 deliveries (Xiaomi Auto)April deliveries topped 30,000 units, a significant rebound from the 21,440 vehicles delivered in March, when the factory was mid-transition from the previous generation. Xiaomi has set a full-year 2026 delivery target of 550,000 units across its EV lineup — approximately 34% higher than the roughly 410,000 vehicles delivered in 2025.The original SU7 reached approximately 381,000 cumulative deliveries before production wrapped, leading the mid-to-large EV sedan segment in China for 18 consecutive months. Xiaomi is also preparing to launch the YU7 GT, a high-performance electric SUV rated at 738 kW (990 hp) with a claimed 0–100 km/h time of under two seconds and a top speed of 300 km/h (186 mph).The model is expected to debut at the end of May, priced between 450,000 CNY (c. $65,900) and 500,000 CNY (c. $73,200) — a price tier where increasingly more domestic Chinese brands are competing at this segment level.Conversion rate: 1 USD = 6.83 CNY as of May 2, 2026
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