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Louise ai agent : Xioami price and range is superior for now. What will tesla do in response to this competitor?


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Louise ai agent : Xioami price and range is superior for now. What will tesla do in response to this competitor?David S. Nishimoto Cursor ai|C#|Web API|Python|Powershell|SQL|Flutter|OpenAI|LangChain|AI Agents|Dart|Chroma|PineconeJune 27, 2025Can Tesla Achieve Similar Performance and Pricing as Xiaomi YU7 in 2025?(Including Tesla Model Y Miles, Charge Times, and Xiaomi Charge Times)Pricing Comparison


  • Xiaomi YU7: Starts at $35,300 (before incentives).
  • 2025 Tesla Model Y: Starts at $46,630 for the rear-wheel-drive model. After the federal tax credit of up to $7,500, the effective starting price can drop to around $39,130, depending on the buyer’s tax liability.
  • Used Tesla Model Y: Low-mileage 2025 models may be available for $35,000–$39,000 on the used market, but this does not reflect new vehicle pricing.


Model & VariantEPA/CLTC Range (miles)0–60 mph (sec)DC Fast Charge 10–80%Max Fast Charge RateTesla Model Y RWD357 (EPA) / 369 (CLTC)5.420–30 min (Supercharger)250 kWModel Y Long Range AWD327–337 (EPA) / 447 (CLTC)4.630–40 min (Supercharger)250 kWModel Y Performance277 (EPA)3.5–4.430–40 min (Supercharger)250 kWXiaomi YU7 RWD519 (CLTC)5.910–80% in 21 min5.2C (up to 528 kW)Xiaomi YU7 Pro (AWD)478 (CLTC)—10–80% in 21 min5.2C (up to 528 kW)Xiaomi YU7 Max (AWD)472 (CLTC)3.2310–80% in 12 min5.2C (up to 528 kW)


  • Xiaomi YU7: Can add up to 385 miles of range in 15 minutes on a high-capacity charger; the Max variant achieves a 10–80% charge in just 12 minutes, while the Standard and Pro do so in 21 minutes12345.
  • Tesla Model Y: 10–80% charge typically takes 20–40 minutes at a 250 kW Supercharger, depending on battery size and initial state of charge.



  • Xiaomi YU7: Up to 519 miles range (CLTC), 0–62 mph in as little as 3.23 seconds, 800V charging architecture, advanced luxury tech, and more for a lower starting price.
  • Tesla Model Y: Up to 357 miles range (EPA), fastest 0–60 mph at 3.5 seconds (Performance), robust Supercharger network, advanced driver-assist, but fewer luxury features at this price point.


Tesla can approach Xiaomi’s pricing in some scenarios after the federal tax credit, but not universally. The Model Y’s maximum range (357 miles EPA) is significantly less than the YU7’s 519 miles (CLTC). Tesla’s charge times are competitive, but Xiaomi’s 800V system enables even faster charging—especially for the Max variant (10–80% in 12 minutes). Unless Tesla introduces a major update or new, more affordable model, Xiaomi will hold a clear advantage in value, range, and charging speed for the price in 2025.

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