KATHMANDU: Xiaomi is preparing to enter right-hand-drive (RHD) markets in the first half of 2028. The Chinese technology company has started hiring automotive professionals in Sydney, Australia, as it prepares for its international expansion.
Xiaomi has advertised two positions in Australia: Senior Legal Counsel for its automotive business and Product Manager for International Installment Finance. The roles will support vehicle sales, after-sales services, regulatory matters, and financing operations in the Asia-Pacific region.
The company plans to make its international debut in Europe in the second half of 2027. It will then expand into RHD markets in the first half of 2028, according to the timeline shared by Xiaomi President Lu Weibing at the company’s Investor Day in April 2026.
Potential RHD markets include Australia, the UK, Japan, and New Zealand. Nepal is also a right-hand-drive market, along with several other countries in South Asia and Southeast Asia. However, Xiaomi has not confirmed which countries it will enter or whether Nepal is part of its expansion plan.
Xiaomi currently sells the SU7 sedan and YU7 SUV in China. These models could form the basis of its international lineup, but the company has not confirmed which vehicles will receive RHD versions.
