A Xiaomi electric vehicle, the SU7, was recently spotted in Alsace, France, parked on a lot in Saint-Louis, a town in the Haut-Rhin department. The vehicle is registered in Germany, and its license plate begins with the letter "M." In Germany, the letter M is typically reserved for the largest cities, such as Munich, where Xiaomi has established its research, development, and design center for Europe. This suggests a possible link between the vehicle's presence in France and Xiaomi's European operations. The SU7 is equipped with a variety of external sensors, including a rotating lidar (a type of sensor that uses laser pulses to create detailed 3D maps of the environment) mounted on the roof. Additional cameras are positioned on the car’s wings, front hood, and another on the hood itself. The vehicle also features two geolocation antennas, which are likely used for navigation and positioning. These components indicate that the SU7 is designed for advanced autonomous driving capabilities and environmental awareness. A poster stuck to one of the car’s doors warned nearby individuals that the vehicle's cameras were recording. The poster also identified the involved data protection authority as TÜV Rheinland Kraftfahrt GmbH, the automotive division of the global inspection and certification company TÜV Rheinland. This suggests that the vehicle is being tested under strict data protection regulations, ensuring compliance with privacy laws during its development and testing phases. Xiaomi has previously announced that Germany will be the first country where its electric vehicles will be sold. This has raised questions about whether the SU7 spotted in France is being tested specifically for the German market. The presence of the vehicle in a French location, combined with its German registration and advanced sensor technology, hints at potential preparation for future sales and operations in Europe.