Xiaomi Corp.’s shares rose 8% to a record high after the smartphone maker drew strong initial orders for a $35,000 sport utility vehicle intended to compete with Tesla Inc.’s Model Y in China. The company on June 26 took the wraps off the 253,

Xiaomi launches the YU7 SUV, its second electric vehicle with high-performance powertrains across three variants.

Chinese EV and smartphone maker Xiaomi on Thursday priced its new electric YU7 SUV from 253,500 yuan ($35,364), almost 4% below Tesla's Model Y, stepping up the challenge to the U.S. firm in the world's largest auto market.