Xiaomi Opens EV Development Facility in Germany as it Targets European Market
Xiaomi is laying the groundwork for a European push, having opened an EV research and design center in Munich last year. The facility, headed by former BMW executive Rudolf Dittrich, focuses on adapting Xiaomi's vehicles to European safety standards, charging infrastructure, and consumer expectations. Germany is slated to be the company's debut overseas market when international sales begin in 2027. The Chinese technology giant arrived at Auto China 2026 in Beijing carrying considerable momentum. Founder and CEO Lei Jun drew large crowds at the company's booth, his celebrity standing in China on full display. Weeks earlier, he had piloted a Xiaomi SU7 Pro the roughly 810 miles from Beijing to…
