BMW i Series design director Kai Langer recently announced on LinkedIn that after over two decades with the BMW Group, he will join Xiaomi in early August, describing the Chinese tech giant as "one of the world's most progressive and rapidly expanding technology companies."

From Luxury EVs to Tech Pioneer

Langer emphasized that Xiaomi has built a robust foundation in the technology and consumer electronics sectors while making an impressive entrance into the automotive industry. The company is now scaling its operations, presenting Langer with an opportunity to become an integral part of Xiaomi's expansion. "I'm excited about the possibilities that lie ahead to continue shaping a bright future," he stated.

BMW previously highlighted Langer's contributions in a 2021 press release, noting that as head of BMW i Series design, he and his team spearheaded the design of the company's all-electric i family. Langer was involved from the conception of the series and oversaw the launch of the groundbreaking BMW i3 in 2013.

Ferrari Shows Interest in Xiaomi's Technology

In a notable industry development, bloggers "Ximilu in Bologna" and "Pini Luoshan" reported that Xiaomi's SU7 Ultra was recently spotted at Ferrari's factory and was seen being driven out from the facility. The bloggers confirmed that Ferrari officially acquired the SU7 Ultra for testing and to inform development of its next-generation EV platform. Significantly, the only other test vehicle previously observed at Ferrari's facility was the Porsche Taycan.

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