Xiaomi has unveiled a mid-cycle update for its popular SU7 electric sedan, boosting range, charging speeds, and safety features ahead of the 2026 model year. The refreshed model starts at $33,000, undercutting the Tesla Model 3 in China, with pre-orders now open. Deliveries are set to begin in April.
Xiaomi launched the SU7 in March 2024, and the sedan quickly gained traction in China's competitive EV market. In its first 21 months, the company sold over 360,000 units, averaging more than 17,000 per month, according to CEO Lei Jun on Weibo. By the end of 2025, Xiaomi delivered more than 410,000 electric vehicles overall, though SU7 sales slowed after the June 2025 debut of the YU7 SUV, with Tesla's Model 3 outselling it in September and November.
The 2026 update addresses performance and safety concerns raised by high-profile incidents, including criticism of the SU7's flush electronic door handles in crashes. Pre-orders opened on January 7, 2026, for three trims: Standard, Pro, and Max. Pricing rises by about $2,000 across the board, with the base Standard at 229,900 yuan ($33,000), still below the Tesla Model 3's 235,500 yuan starting price.
Exterior changes are subtle, including a new Capri Blue color, restyled front grille, and 20-inch wheel design. Inside, updates feature a new interior color, ambient lighting, revised center console, seats, and steering wheel. Key enhancements are under the hood: all trims now use an 800V-class architecture (752V for Standard and Pro, 900V for Max), up from 400V on lower models previously.
This enables faster charging, adding 416 miles of range in 15 minutes under China's CLTC testing, which is more optimistic than U.S. EPA standards. CLTC range improves to 447 miles for Standard (from 434), 560 miles for Pro (from 516), and 518 miles for Max (from 497). Power rises to 320 horsepower for single-motor trims (from 299 hp) and 690 hp for the Max AWD. The Pro trim gains dual-chamber air suspension, previously exclusive to Max.
Safety upgrades include standard LiDAR, an emergency power supply for rear door releases, and two additional airbags. Lei Jun emphasized safety as "the basis and premise." The SU7 remains China's best-selling electric sedan above 200,000 yuan, per Auto Home data. Xiaomi aims for 550,000 EV sales in 2026.
