Xiaomi is recruiting in Sydney as it prepares for a planned expansion into right-hand-drive markets in the first half of 2028. The two advertised roles are a senior legal counsel for its Australian automotive business and a product manager for instalment finance across Asia-Pacific. The legal position covers sales, after-sales operations, contracts and regulatory matters; the finance role includes product development and work with banks and leasing companies. Xiaomi has not announced Australian models, prices or retail arrangements, though local media have reported expectations of showrooms arriving in 2028.
The company’s first overseas vehicle launch is planned for Europe in the second half of 2027. Xiaomi president Lu Weibing outlined that sequence at the company’s April 2026 Investor Day. In September, Xiaomi signed MoUs with eight German dealer groups to develop sales and after-sales operations. Those agreements indicate a possible distribution model, but are not final dealership contracts. Xiaomi has also discussed potential retail operations in Japan.
Australia, the UK, Japan and New Zealand are among the RHD markets that could be relevant. Adapting vehicles for those markets may require changes to steering, pedals, dashboard packaging, wiring, climate systems, safety equipment and driver-assistance features, as well as local approvals and service support. Xiaomi has not described its RHD engineering plans.
The SU7 sedan and YU7 SUV could provide starting points for an overseas range, but neither is confirmed for the RHD rollout. Xiaomi’s Beijing facility is planned to reach combined annual nameplate capacity of 300,000 vehicles after its second construction phase; the company has not said how much capacity, if any, will support exports.