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Xiaomi Opens First European EV R&D and Design Center in Munich

The hub will recruit European engineers to advance intelligent driving for a planned 2027 EU launch.

Overview

  • The Munich site is Xiaomi’s first facility outside China, marking a shift from announced plans to an on-the-ground European presence.
  • Teams will focus on vehicle dynamics, next-generation EV platforms, performance projects, and customer-focused design.
  • Xiaomi says it will collaborate with research institutions and industry partners on ecosystem integration, infrastructure considerations, and ethical AI.
  • The center is intended to strengthen Xiaomi’s global innovation network and help its vehicles meet international safety and quality standards ahead of EU entry in 2027.
  • Company-reported milestones include rapid SU7 deliveries in China and Nürburgring testing, with Xiaomi claiming a production-EV lap record for the SU7 Ultra.