Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Is the Xiaomi YU7 the car that finally puts fear into legacy automakers?
In this episode of the Everything Electric Show, Elliot Richards gets behind the wheel of Xiaomi’s second act: the YU7 SUV.
It’s big — Porsche Cayenne big — yet incredibly aerodynamic, and it’s packed with thoughtful, clever features that many established brands still can’t match. From detachable physical buttons and a hidden dashboard screen, to a gargantuan dimmable glass roof, the YU7 shows what happens when a true software company builds a car.
With a starting price of around £33,000 (250,000 RMB), 500 kW peak charging, and ride quality that rivals far more expensive luxury SUVs, the YU7 makes cars like the Porsche Macan Electric look both overpriced and under-specced.
So is this an “outstanding” achievement and a warning shot to the rest of the industry? Watch to find out why we’re asking: If Xiaomi can do this in under five years, where does that leave everyone else?
00:00 - Intro: The Difficult Second Album
00:29 - Ad Break!
01:15 - Size & Design: Entering Porsche Cayenne Territory
02:30 - Interior Build Quality & Functional Aero
03:25 - The Tech: Detachable Buttons & Hidden Screens
05:19 - Rear Seat Experience: "Phone-like" Control Screens
08:11 - Practicality: Boot & Massive Frunk
09:25 - Specs: Battery, Power & 500kW Charging
10:23 - Price Comparison: YU7 vs. Porsche Macan EV
11:13 - Driving Impressions: Acceleration & Ride Quality
14:08 - Self-Driving Capabilities
15:16 - Verdict: A Serious Threat to Legacy Auto
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Is the Xiaomi YU7 the car that finally puts fear into legacy automakers?
In this episode of the Everything Electric Show, Elliot Richards gets behind the wheel of Xiaomi’s second act: the YU7 SUV.
It’s big — Porsche Cayenne big — yet incredibly aerodynamic, and it’s packed with thoughtful, clever features that many established brands still can’t match. From detachable physical buttons and a hidden dashboard screen, to a gargantuan dimmable glass roof, the YU7 shows what happens when a true software company builds a car.
With a starting price of around £33,000 (250,000 RMB), 500 kW peak charging, and ride quality that rivals far more expensive luxury SUVs, the YU7 makes cars like the Porsche Macan Electric look both overpriced and under-specced.
So is this an “outstanding” achievement and a warning shot to the rest of the industry? Watch to find out why we’re asking: If Xiaomi can do this in under five years, where does that leave everyone else?
00:00 - Intro: The Difficult Second Album
00:29 - Ad Break!
01:15 - Size & Design: Entering Porsche Cayenne Territory
02:30 - Interior Build Quality & Functional Aero
03:25 - The Tech: Detachable Buttons & Hidden Screens
05:19 - Rear Seat Experience: "Phone-like" Control Screens
08:11 - Practicality: Boot & Massive Frunk
09:25 - Specs: Battery, Power & 500kW Charging
10:23 - Price Comparison: YU7 vs. Porsche Macan EV
11:13 - Driving Impressions: Acceleration & Ride Quality
14:08 - Self-Driving Capabilities
15:16 - Verdict: A Serious Threat to Legacy Auto
Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: https://everythingelectric.show
Check out our sister channel Everything Electric TECH: youtube.com/@EverythingElectricShow
Support our StopBurningStuff campaign: patreon.com/STOPBurningStuff
Become an Everything Electric Patreon: patreon.com/fullychargedshow
Become a YouTube member: use JOIN button above
Buy the Fully Charged Guide to Electric Vehicles & Clean Energy : buff.ly/2GybGt0
Subscribe for episode alerts and the Everything Electric newsletter: https://fullycharged.show/zap-sign-up/
Visit: https://FullyCharged.Show
Find us on X: https://x.com/Everyth1ngElec
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To partner, exhibit or sponsor at our award-winning expos email: commercial@fullycharged.show
EE NORTH (Harrogate) - 8th & 9th May 2026
EE WEST (Cheltenham) - 12th & 13th June 2026
EE GREATER LONDON (Twickenham) - 11th & 12th Sept 2026
EE SYDNEY - Sydney Olympic Park - 18th - 20th Sept 2026
#fullychargedshow #everythingelectricshow #everythingelectriccars #homeenergy #cleanenergy #battery #electriccars #electric-vehicles-uk #Xiaomi #YU7 #EV #ElectricVehicles #EverythingElectric #XiaomiAuto #PorscheMacan #CarReview
