Xiaomi's expansion plans revealed: Electric 2026 Xiaomi SU7 sedan and YU7 SUV to rival Porsche Taycan and Tesla Model Y in Europe

Xiaomi could be one step closer to Australian buyers.

The extremely popular Chinese technology brand will begin selling cars in Europe from 2027, according to reports.

Xiaomi’s SU7 electric sedan put the brand on the map.

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Its second-generation SU7 shifted 15,000 units in only 34 minutes in a complete sell out in March 2026.

Xiaomi also sells a YU7 SUV that has given the world’s best-selling EV, the Tesla Model Y, a run for its money in China.

The SU7 directly rivals the Porsche Taycan, along with the Tesla Model 3 and Chinese rival the Geely Galaxy TT, while the YU7 squares up to the Tesla Model Y and other performance-pitched SUVs.

Xiaomi will initially partner with eight dealer groups that have an established presence in European new car sales. 

The brand has signed non-binding memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with these dealers, which will see them responsible for sales and servicing for Xiaomi cars.

Xiaomi won't build its cars in Europe, and will import directly from China, leaving it exposed to hefty electric car tariffs from the European Union.  

Xiaomi will import its entire ecosystem to Europe, made up of smartphones, smart-home products and electric cars.

The plan is for a buyer’s car, home and phone to all seamlessly connect through Xiaomi’s technology.

Germany is a left-hand drive market like China, making it an easier transition for the brand. 

This means Xiaomi cars will not be available in right-hand drive, ruling out an Australian launch for now.  

This doesn’t mean the brand won’t consider Australia down the line.

The Australian market that has proven fruitful for key Xiaomi rival Zeekr, with the latter surging up the sales charts here. 

Xiaomi’s Chief Marketing Officer Xu Fei said at the IFA Berlin technology showcase in early September that Europe is a key market for the brand’s global strategy. 

Vice President of Xiaomi Auto and Head International Auto Business Yu Liguo also said Germany was just the beginning for the brand in Europe.

“The ambition extends beyond a limited European launch,” he said.  

“We hope that one day Xiaomi will be mentioned alongside Germany’s major automakers.”

These ambitions could include the United Kingdom in the future, another right-hand drive market, and that would drastically improve Xiaomi’s chances of launching in Australia. 

Xiaomi’s global division has been contacted for comment to see if the brand’s cars will launch in Australia and if so when that might be.