On May 13, 2026, Xiaomi (HKG: 1810) announced that delivery capability for its YU7 electric SUV had improved significantly, with some buyers in China now able to take delivery within two hours of placing an order on existing inventory.The update marks a dramatic reversal from the conditions at the model's launch. When Xiaomi opened YU7 orders on June 26, 2025, demand overwhelmed supply almost immediately — more than 240,000 units were locked in within 18 hours.Xiaomi YU7 and SU7 (Xiaomi EV)At that point, estimated wait times stood at 53–56 weeks for the standard YU7, 48–51 weeks for the YU7 Pro, and 33–36 weeks for the YU7 Max.Xiaomi's official ordering platform now shows substantially shorter lead times. The standard YU7 carries a current estimated wait of 7–10 weeks, the Pro version 9–12 weeks, and the flagship Max variant 11–14 weeks. For buyers choosing from existing inventory, same-day pickup is now available, and Xiaomi said some customers may complete the entire purchase and delivery process within two hours.Customers can finalize a stock vehicle purchase through the Xiaomi app by selecting a vehicle and paying a deposit. A delivery advisor then coordinates the allocation and confirms purchase details before the car is prepared for handover. For customized configurations, Xiaomi currently estimates a delivery window of approximately four to seven weeks.The YU7 spans three variants. The standard model starts at 253,500 CNY (c. $37,300), the YU7 Pro at 279,900 CNY (c. $41,200), and the YU7 Max at 329,900 CNY (c. $48,600).Buyers placing orders before May 31, 2026 can receive purchase benefits worth up to 63,000 CNY (c. $9,300). Inventory vehicles are also eligible for either a three-year zero-interest financing plan or a five-year low-interest arrangement. YU7 retail sales reached 9,876 units in April 2026, down 27.2% from 13,558 units in March, according to Yiche data. January 2026 remained the model's strongest month on record at 37,869 units.That April figure placed the YU7 sixth in the 250,000–330,000 CNY segment in China’s sales rankings, just ahead of the Audi A6L's 9,449 units. The Xiaomi SU7 sedan led the segment with 26,826 units, while the YU7 accounted for 26.9% of Xiaomi's total brand sales in April.Xiaomi has also been testing the YU7 GT, a high-performance variant previously reported to deliver up to 990 hp, with multiple camouflaged units spotted near Xiaomi facilities and on public roads ahead of an expected late May debut.With inventory now clearing and wait times converging toward those of mainstream competitors, how much of the YU7's future sales momentum depends on the GT's arrival — and whether performance alone can reignite demand in a segment where the Xiaomi SU7 already holds the top spot — remains to be seen.Conversion rate: 1 USD = 6.79 CNY as of May 13, 2026