
- Xiaomi has opened a R&D facility in Munich, Germany.
- The hires include some big talent from brands like BMW and Lamborghini.
- Xiaomi plans to enter European markets starting in 2027.
Some of China’s best-selling and most impressive EVs come from a brand that didn’t even make cars until recently: Xiaomi. This phone and tech manufacturer decided to try its hand at making cars in 2021, and it absolutely succeeded. After conquering its home market, Xiaomi now has Europe in its sights, and an R&D center staffed with BMW veterans to make it all happen.