This is the 2026 new-generation SU7 guide, not the old 2024 car. Batteries, range, power and driver-assistance hardware changed, with LiDAR, 4D radar and 700 TOPS now standard across the range.
For buyers wanting Xiaomi's newest sedan who can manage a China import without official GCC dealer or software support.
A quick EV Gulf promo built from verified car photography, plus any available official footage—all playable on-site and ready to share.
1 OEM video + an EV Gulf spec film
Indicative Standard-trim figure; verify the vehicle label because trim and equipment can change the rating.
A conservative Standard-trim estimate pending a detailed new-generation charging table. Peak voltage is 752V on Standard/Pro and 897V on Max; do not treat this figure as a charger guarantee.
V2L: 3.5 kW — Requires a suitable GB/T adapter.
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Join free and verify your email + phone to unlock every command in Arabic, English and Chinese — with audio playback and saved shortcuts.
Verify once — it unlocks member perks across the whole platform.
Official companions, cockpit software, and tools every owner needs — with Gulf availability notes.
Official SU7/YU7 companion — but China-account locked
Importer alert: the app needs a Chinese +86 number with real-name verification — most GCC imports lose remote features. Daily driving works fine with the fob and NFC card. Some importers deliver with a pre-bound Chinese account — ask for it plus the NFC cards at handover.
The Gulf's community charging map — live status, owner reviews, and the 'free the charger' ping
Every report you file earns reputation and helps the next owner — this is OUR map, grown by our community.
Plan your Gulf road trip with charge stops tuned to OUR summer heat — not Europe's weather
Built for our roads: Salmi corridor, the Causeway, Riyadh–Dammam — under real summer conditions.
Read live EV battery data with a cheap Bluetooth OBD dongle
Used-buyer alert: true battery health (SOH) is NOT exposed via standard OBD on BYD — you get SoC and voltages only. For an authoritative report before buying a used BYD: dealer diagnostic (VDS) or a pro tool like the Foxwell NT710.
Saudi Arabia's national fast-charging network (PIF + Saudi Electricity Co.)
KSA only — the must-have app for any EV owner in Saudi Arabia. Network targets 5,000 chargers by 2030.
Petromin's charging network — 200+ locations across Saudi Arabia
KSA — largest network by locations (200+), strong at urban/retail sites. Complements EVIQ.
The UAE's federal charging network — expanding nationwide
UAE only — key for trips outside Dubai (Northern Emirates, Abu Dhabi highways). Scaling to 1,000 chargers by 2030.
Dubai's original charging network — 400+ stations
Dubai only — registration is mandatory for DEWA public chargers.
Practical Gulf guidance — separating verified experience from estimates and pending specifications.
Pre-cool 10–15 minutes while plugged in. Do not assume the app works outside China until the +86 account and the car's connectivity are tested.
China-market cars use GB/T rather than the GCC's usual CCS2. Ask for a port photo, a certified adapter if required, and a real charging test before payment.
Do not treat a China warranty as a GCC warranty. Put battery, body and electronics support—and responsibility for return shipping—in the purchase contract.
A Russian owner found cabin filters in 'terrible' condition after just 18k km — Xiaomi recommends replacement every 20k. In Gulf dust and sandstorms shorten that to 10–12k km, and order filters ahead since parts come from China.
Checklist to prep your EV for 50°C summers. Each item extends battery life and improves your daily drive.
Requires Xiaomi Auto and a compatible account. Test activation outside China before relying on it daily.
Keep it as a phone- and connectivity-independent backup.
The new generation has standard LiDAR, 4D radar and a 700-TOPS NVIDIA Thor, but China-only driving services and maps are not guaranteed in the Gulf.
XLA supports voice-controlled parking in China. Do not rely on it outside China until OTA and service availability are tested on the car.
The new generation adds two rear side airbags.
Mechanical exterior handle, backup lock power, and an interior mechanical emergency release.
Xiaomi claims 17 high-voltage insulation layers, an underbody protective coating and a 1,500 MPa guard beam.
How do I X — quick tasks every owner should know.
Hidden features, easter eggs, and tricks you won't find in the manual — from real owners.
Open the car app 10 min before leaving. Cabin cools, battery pre-conditions for charging. Saves time, max comfort in 50° summers.
In countries with time-of-use rates (UAE Slab 1), schedule 23:00-06:00 to save 20-40% on your electricity bill.
Park in P, enable Camp Mode from menu or voice command. AC stays on, screens dim. Uses only ~1 kWh/hour.
Set regen to highest (One-Pedal or High). Cuts brake wear 60%+ and adds 5-10% range in city traffic.
A small bump (~0.2 bar above recommended) reduces rolling resistance and adds 3-5% range. Also a heat-safety win.
The Xiaomi Auto app needs a +86 Chinese number with real-name verification — most GCC imports lose remote features. Driving works fine with fob + NFC card. Some importers deliver a pre-bound account — ask for it at handover.
With a Xiaomi phone via HyperConnect, your phone mirrors as a floating resizable window — and you can pin phone apps directly to the car's home screen. iPhones get wireless CarPlay instead.
Xiaomi sells an official clip-on row of physical switches that docks magnetically under the SU7's screen — real buttons for climate and stereo. There's also a “smart dual dial” with animated expressions via the Xiao Ai assistant.
Xiaomi added hidden voice lines by actress Shu Qi and sprinter Su Bingtian — triggering on entry, nap mode, speed alerts and sport mode. Chinese-only — a fun surprise in import cars.
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SU7/SU7 Ultra/YU7 sold only as China-spec grey imports (Ras Al Khor, Al Aweer, Sharjah Souq Al Haraj dealers). No factory warranty, no official parts or service channel; specialists like EVS service them.
Warranty: no local warrantyBattery: No GCC warranty — Xiaomi has no official presence outside China
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Reviewed: 2026-07-19
