Xiaomi has advertised several Sydney-based positions, including a senior automotive legal role covering sales and after-sales matters, strengthening indications that the Chinese technology company is preparing to bring vehicles to Australia. Xiaomi has not officially confirmed a local launch, and there is no announced arrival date for its electric and extended-range electric vehicles.
The company said at an investor event in April 2026 that overseas expansion would start in the second half of 2027, beginning in Europe, with right-hand-drive markets to follow in the first half of 2028. Australia is a right-hand-drive market, but the report does not say when Xiaomi would enter it.
Xiaomi’s China range includes the SU7 electric sedan and YU7 SUV, alongside the SkyNomad N70 and N90 extended-range SUVs. The five-seat N70 starts at ¥209,900 in China and offers up to 505km of CLTC electric range. The seven-seat N90 starts at ¥269,900, with a stated 464km electric range and 1,705km combined range. Both use a petrol engine to generate electricity rather than drive the wheels directly.
A future Australian line-up would enter a crowded market that has recently attracted several new brands. Chinese-made vehicles represented 34.8 per cent of Australian new-vehicle sales through September 2026, according to the source. Xiaomi would join established Chinese competitors including Zeekr and Xpeng, though its Australian plans remain unconfirmed.