Xiaomi, the Chinese technology giant, announced plans to enter the European electric vehicle (EV) market by 2027. The company’s president, William Lu, confirmed that after registering its first SU7 Ultra model in Germany, Xiaomi aims to expand its EV presence across Europe within the next two years. This move follows the company’s ramping up of EV production and reflects its ambition to compete in the growing European automotive market. The announcement has been widely reported across multiple international outlets, highlighting Xiaomi’s strategic push beyond its established electronics business into electric mobility. Meanwhile, Lenovo, another Chinese tech firm, is set to begin manufacturing PCs, laptops, smartphones, and servers from 2026 through a local partnership, signaling increased Chinese tech manufacturing activity in Europe.
🔥 Xiaomi plans entry into European EV market in 2027 (roughly six quarters).
C’est enfin officiel, Xiaomi lancera ses voitures électriques en Europe ➡️ https://t.co/M5bmy2MMZo https://t.co/SOcP1oGhvC
Lenovo has also teamed up with a local company to build a manufacturing facility, which is expected to begin producing PC, laptops, smartphones and servers from 2026 https://t.co/NhxQzk7FNe