Xiaomi Auto to start selling EVs in Europe next year
They publishedAnother Chinese EV maker joins grid in Europe, with Xiaomi to launch sales next year
4 Sept, 06:31ZUK car registrations rise to their strongest August since 2018; VW plans 50,000 more job cuts.
4 Sept, 07:00ZXiaomi Auto to start selling EVs in Europe next year
First reportThe Guardian · 4 Sept, 06:31Z
Latest reportSouth China Morning Post · 4 Sept, 07:00Z
Span1 hours · two reports
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Why it matters
What
Xiaomi Auto will begin selling electric cars in several European markets, including Germany, next year through dealer networks.
Why
EU tariffs could add duties of up to 35.3% after Xiaomi did not join the 2023 anti-subsidy probe.
Watch
Xiaomi’s dealer partnerships, Munich research center and response to EU tariff terms will be key parts of the rollout.
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Summary
- UK August car registrations rise about 13% to over 90,000, strongest since 2018.
- Battery electric vehicle market share expected to hit around 30% in August.
- New AutoMotive reports a 17.5% jump in August new car registrations.
- Volkswagen supervisory board approves Future Plan 2030, aiming to cut 50,000 more jobs.
- VW cuts add to existing 50,000 job reductions amid competition and tariffs.
Summary
- Xiaomi will begin selling electric cars in Europe next year, announced at IFA Berlin.
- Xiaomi Auto plans to enter several European markets, including Germany, with dealer networks.
- EU tariffs may impose up to 35.3% duties on Xiaomi cars exported to the EU.
- Xiaomi did not participate in 2023 EU anti-subsidy probe, impacting potential price undertakings.
- Germany hosts Xiaomi's launch, with focus on local partnerships and Munich R&D center.