Xiaomi Auto announced it will begin selling electric vehicles in Europe starting in 2027. [1, 2, 3, 4] The company secured cooperation agreements with eight leading German car dealer groups at the IFA Berlin 2026 consumer electronics show on September 3. [2, 3, 4] The dealer groups include Ernst Dello, Autohaus Dinnebier, Emil Frey Germany, Fett & Wirtz Automobile, Hahn Automobile, LUEG Mobility, Penske-Jacobs Innovation, and SPT Avior. [2, 4]
Yu Liguo, Vice-President of Xiaomi Auto, said the company is "committed to long-term investment in Europe" and plans to leverage its Munich R&D center alongside the expanding dealer network to provide "innovative products and services to European customers." [1, 2]
Chinese electric vehicles imported into the European Union face countervailing duties of up to 35.3%, in addition to a standard 10% import duty. [1] Xiaomi Auto has not participated in the EU's anti-subsidy investigation affecting Chinese EV imports. [1]
Xiaomi's announcement helped boost its shares by 3.06% to close at 28.28 Hong Kong dollars. [2] The company’s entry into Europe marks its first major expansion beyond its home market in China.
The signed dealer partnerships will support Xiaomi Auto's planned 2027 launch of official sales in Europe. The company is focusing initially on Germany, targeting growth in one of Europe's largest auto markets. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Xiaomi Auto’s next key milestone is its official European market entry and EV sales launch scheduled for 2027.
