Is Xiaomi coming to Australia?

Chinese tech giant Xiaomi has made no secret of its global expansion plans for its electric vehicle division, but will its highly anticipated YU7 arrive in Australia?

That’s the burning question and while the huge consumer electronics manufacturer only has two vehicles to its name, it’s already becoming one of the most searched-for car brands out there.

The mobile phone manufacturer turned EV disruptor has confirmed ambitious international plans, forecasting up to 10,000 car dealerships outside China by 2029. And Australia is likely to be among them.

Back in March 2025, Xiaomi CEO William Lu said: “I cannot share too many details, but I am so excited to tell our global users that Xiaomi will be releasing EVs for sale in global markets within the next few years.”

So, does that mean we’ll see the Xiaomi SU7 sedan and YU7 SUV in Australia soon?

While Australian sales remain unconfirmed the company’s expansion timeline suggests local availability for vehicles could occur by 2028, one issue the brand faces is high demand.

When in 2024 the CEO of Ford Motor Company said he didn’t want to stop driving his Xiaomi sedan after confessing he’d owned one for the last six months, people took notice.

“I don't like talking about the competition so much, but I drive the Xiaomi – we flew one from Shanghai to Chicago and I've been driving it for six months now, and I don't want to give it up,” said Ford CEO Jim Farley of his SU7 sedan.

That endorsement from Ford's top executive underscores the threat Xiaomi poses to established players like Tesla, particularly with its upcoming YU7 SUV positioned as a direct Model Y competitor.

The Xiaomi YU7 made headlines recently after reports suggested 240,000 of the electric SUVs had been ordered in less than 24 hours.

Chinese pricing for the Xiaomi YU7 starts at 253,500 yuan, which works out to around AUD$54,000.

Back in early 2024, Xiaomi's automotive debut was nothing short of spectacular and the Ford CEO’s secret obsession, SU7 sedan, has since racked up more than 200,000 sales – a remarkable achievement for a smartphone company's first car.

The YU7 SUV, officially revealed in May 2025, borrows the SU7’s sleek design language while mashing in Ferrari Purosangue and McLaren design cues, signalling Xiaomi's intention to compete at the luxury end of the market.

The YU7 is offered in single and dual motor configurations grinding out between 235kW in base grades and up to 508kW in the top spec YU7 Max. That vehicle rips from 0-100km/h in 3.2 seconds.

Speaking of power and speed, the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra sedan recently set a new lap record around the Nurburgring as the world’s fastest EV, deposing the Rimac Nevera in the process.

That vehicle bangs out a mind-melting 1138kW.

The company’s smartphone success – built on premium features at aggressive price points – suggests its EVs could follow a similar strategy, potentially undercutting pricing from rivals while matching (or exceeding) performance specifications. For Australian consumers, Xiaomi's potential arrival represents another option in the growing EV market, although the company's timeline suggests any local launch remains at least two years away.

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