Xiaomi opens EV R&D center in Munich for 2027 EU debut
Xiaomi opens Munich EV R&D hub to prep 2027 European launch
Xiaomi opens EV R&D center in Munich for 2027 EU debut
Xiaomi opens an EV R&D center in Munich to prepare a 2027 European launch, hiring for engineering, logistics and sales to tailor cars to EU standards.
2025-09-26T14:46:50+03:00
2025-09-26T14:46:50+03:00
2025-09-26T14:46:50+03:00
Xiaomi has officially opened its first electric vehicle research and development center outside China, choosing Munich as the base. The move is part of the company’s preparation for a European debut planned for 2027.The new site will start with around 50 employees, with more than 20 additional positions now open. The brief for the center includes work on high-performance vehicles, development of EV technologies, design, and tailoring products to European standards. The unit is led by Rudolf Dittrich, formerly a senior executive at BMW Motorrad.Beyond engineering roles, Xiaomi is also recruiting for logistics, certification, and sales, including Country Manager and Head of Retail Operations. In other words, the Munich office is set to function not just as a lab, but as the coordination hub for a full-scale market rollout. The mix of vacancies hints at a measured, end-to-end approach rather than a quick splash.With strong sales of the SU7 and YU7 in China and rising competition among Chinese brands, Xiaomi is looking to secure its European foothold. As the segment expands, the company’s 2025 models are already forming the backbone of its future lineup—an early indication that the launch will be built on groundwork rather than hype.
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Xiaomi opens Munich EV R&D hub to prep 2027 European launch
Xiaomi opens an EV R&D center in Munich to prepare a 2027 European launch, hiring for engineering, logistics and sales to tailor cars to EU standards.
Michael Powers, Editor
Xiaomi has officially opened its first electric vehicle research and development center outside China, choosing Munich as the base. The move is part of the company’s preparation for a European debut planned for 2027.
The new site will start with around 50 employees, with more than 20 additional positions now open. The brief for the center includes work on high-performance vehicles, development of EV technologies, design, and tailoring products to European standards. The unit is led by Rudolf Dittrich, formerly a senior executive at BMW Motorrad.
Beyond engineering roles, Xiaomi is also recruiting for logistics, certification, and sales, including Country Manager and Head of Retail Operations. In other words, the Munich office is set to function not just as a lab, but as the coordination hub for a full-scale market rollout. The mix of vacancies hints at a measured, end-to-end approach rather than a quick splash.
With strong sales of the SU7 and YU7 in China and rising competition among Chinese brands, Xiaomi is looking to secure its European foothold. As the segment expands, the company’s 2025 models are already forming the backbone of its future lineup—an early indication that the launch will be built on groundwork rather than hype.
