Made in China, engineered in Germany: Inside Xiaomi's EV push ahead of planned 2027 Europe entry

Xiaomi used Auto China 2026 to highlight its fast-growing EV business and the strong demand for the SU7 and YU7 in China.

The company is building an integrated EV strategy around in-house manufacturing, software, and HyperOS to speed product development.

Xiaomi said it plans to enter overseas markets in 2027, with Germany as its first target in Europe.

Its Munich EV R&D and design center will support the push, underscoring Xiaomi’s move from consumer tech into a serious EV competitor.