Xiaomi YU7 becomes #1 seller in China January 2026, as Tesla Model Y struggles at 20th
For a relative newcomer to the automotive industry, the Xiaomi YU7 electric sedan has claimed the title of China’s best-selling passenger vehicle in January 2026, according to data cited by Xiaomi Group executives.
Xu Jieyun, Special Assistant to the Chairman of Xiaomi Group and Deputy General Manager of the Strategic Marketing Department, shared the news on February 12th, stating: “In January, YU7 was the sales champion. Thank you for your support.”
According to the national passenger vehicle retail sales ranking released by Autohome, the Xiaomi YU7 topped the list with 37,869 units sold in January, making it the domestic passenger vehicle retail sales champion for the month.
China Nationwide Passenger Car Retail Sales Ranking, January 2026
| Rank | Model | Units Sold |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Xiaomi YU7 | 37,869 |
| 2 | Geely Boyue L | 34,176 |
| 3 | Geely Geome Xingyuan | 29,007 |
| 4 | Aito M7 | 26,454 |
| 5 | Volkswagen Sagitar | 25,316 |
| 6 | Nissan Sylphy | 24,209 |
| 7 | Geely Xingyue L | 23,815 |
| 8 | Volkswagen Lavida | 23,481 |
| 9 | Volkswagen Tiguan L | 21,330 |
| 10 | Volkswagen Passat | 20,799 |
| 11 | Toyota Corolla | 20,188 |
| 12 | Volkswagen Magotan | 19,306 |
| 13 | Geely Xingrui | 19,027 |
| 14 | Honda CR-V | 18,900 |
| 15 | Toyota Frontlander | 18,629 |
| 16 | Nio ES8 | 17,645 |
| 17 | Toyota Camry | 17,426 |
| 18 | Fang Cheng Bao Ti7 | 17,116 |
| 19 | Li Auto i6 | 16,883 |
| 20 | Tesla Model Y | 16,845 |
The Geely Boyue L followed closely in second place with 34,176 units sold, outperforming the third-place Geely Geome Xingyuan by nearly 5,200 units. The Xingyuan secured the third position with 29,007 units, while the Aito M7 ranked fourth with 26,454 units. Volkswagen Sagitar and Nissan Sylphy rounded out the top positions, ranking fifth and sixth with 25,316 and 24,209 units respectively.
Xiaomi’s YU7 has shown impressive sales momentum since its launch. From August 2025 to January 2026, the model has demonstrated a steady climb up the rankings: 23rd place in August 2025, rising to 14th in September, and reaching 5th and 6th positions in October and November respectively. By December, it had climbed to 3rd place before finally capturing the top spot in January 2026.
In absolute sales figures, the YU7 sold 33,662 units in October 2025 and 33,729 units in November. December saw sales peak at 39,089 units. While January 2026 sales slightly decreased by 1,220 units to 37,869, this performance was still strong enough to secure the nationwide sales championship.
Editor’s comment
The Xiaomi YU7’s victory as the overall sales champion across all models was not unexpected. What truly surprised me, however, was that BYD only managed to get one car (the Fang Cheng Bao Ti7) into the top 20 sales rankings.
