Xiaomi SU7 and YU7 GT electric vehicles spotted on European roads

  • Test prototypes of Xiaomi SU7 electric vehicles were spotted in France, Poland, and the Netherlands with German license plates
  • The powerful YU7 GT model with two motors and a top speed of 300 km/h appeared for the first time in Germany
  • The presence of test vehicles suggests that Xiaomi may enter the European market earlier than the planned year 2027

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Adam Kurfürst
Adam Kurfürst
22. 3. 2026 15:30
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Xiaomi has stated many times in the past that its automotive ambitions extend far beyond China. While the company officially declared its entry into Europe in 2027, current events on European roads may tell a different story. Several prototypes of the electric sedan SU7 and the as-yet-unveiled SUV YU7 GT have been spotted testing in France, Poland, Germany, and the Netherlands in recent days or weeks. For Xiaomi, which has surpassed analysts’ expectations in China in less than two years of car production, this could mean a significant acceleration of its expansion.

Six SU7 prototypes on European roads

Thanks to the unique numbers marked on the doors and tailgate, we know that at least six different SU7 vehicles are currently being tested in Europe. Prototypes labeled 002 and 005 were spotted in Amsterdam in February with German license plates. Subsequently, vehicle number 003 appeared in Poland, and most recently, prototype 006 was seen charging at a Lidl in France. One of the SU7s was also spotted on the Polish A4 motorway heading towards Katowice.

The choice of the Netherlands as a testing ground is not accidental. Non-European car manufacturers, including Tesla, use this country for vehicle homologation for the EU market. The presence of so many prototypes suggests that Xiaomi is significantly further along in the certification process than the official schedule would indicate.

YU7 GT spotted for the first time in Germany

Even more interesting is the sighting of the YU7 GT model, which Xiaomi has not yet officially unveiled. This powerful SUV was captured during road tests in Germany, and its specifications, according to the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), suggest it will be a direct competitor to the most expensive electric vehicles on the market.

The YU7 GT features two electric motors – a front one with 288 kW of power and a rear one with 450 kW of power. The total system output thus exceeds 700 kW (almost 1,000 horsepower). The top speed is 300 km/h, a value more typical for supercars. The rear is fitted with 295mm tires for maximum power transfer and stability at high speeds. A characteristic feature is an active diffuser located under the rear license plate, which optimizes downforce.

According to estimates, the YU7 GT could start at a price equivalent to 1.4 to 1.5 million CZK in China. The European price would likely be even higher due to tariffs and other costs.

Autonomous driving calibration for European conditions

All captured prototypes are equipped with a special ground-truthing device, which serves to collect data from real-world operation. Xiaomi is thus calibrating its HAD (Hyper Autonomous Driving) autonomous driving system for the specifics of European roads – different traffic signs, lanes, roundabouts, and driver behavior.

The HAD system, which Xiaomi introduced with the new generation SU7, enables autonomous driving from parking lot to parking lot. Functionally, it resembles the Tesla Full Self-Driving system, although it has not yet reached the same level of sophistication. However, Xiaomi is only now beginning to collect data from European roads and has not yet applied for regulatory approval.

Entry into Europe possibly earlier than 2027

In August 2025, Xiaomi officially announced its plan to enter the European market in 2027. The reason for the delay was supposed to be production capacities – the waiting time for the SU7 in China exceeded 40 weeks, and for the YU7 model, it was even a year. Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun then advised customers to buy a Tesla instead. However, the situation seems to have changed. The intensity of testing in Europe and the presence of so many different prototypes suggest that production constraints have been alleviated.

Xiaomi SU7 and YU7 GT electric vehicles spotted on European roads Adam Kurfürst News

Obstacles remain in the form of additional EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and generally strained trade relations. Xiaomi may have to consider manufacturing directly in Europe in the future, which would increase the project’s cost but also potentially facilitate market access.

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Sources: autoevolution, XiaomiTime, ChinaEV Home/X, ROOTBLOGit/X, Felix Hamer/X

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