Xiaomi shares more details on European launch, RHD models

Xiaomi has, for quite a long time now, told us that it plans to start selling its cars in Europe next year. If you've been hoping for a more concrete timeline, we have that for you today, although it's still rather vague - just less vague than before.

Basically, the company plans to launch its sales in Europe in the second half of 2027. It will initially bring its most expensive models to this market, and will at first focus on the most developed countries in the continent. The cheaper car options will follow afterwards, as will the developing countries within Europe.

Xiaomi will also start making right hand drive vehicles, at some point in early 2028, which is also when it expects to start selling them in markets that require them. While Xiaomi hasn't said anything about it, we assume the UK will be the first or among the first markets to get the right hand drive cars in 2028.

Before all of that, Xiaomi has set a target of 550,000 cars sold in China this year, up rather significantly from the 400,000 it delivered last year. Undoubtedly, the YU7 will be the main sales driver, at least until newer models come along.

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