Xiaomi’s highly anticipated electric vehicles (EVs) – the SU7 Max – have been spotted at Karachi port, fueling speculation about the Chinese tech giant’s plans to enter Pakistan’s burgeoning EV market.
The sighting suggests a collaboration between Xiaomi and Air Link Communication, which already manufactures Xiaomi smartphones in Pakistan.
It remains unclear how many units have been imported and whether this marks the beginning of a larger strategy to assemble the vehicles locally. Back in China, Xiaomi made headlines earlier this year with the launch of its first electric vehicle in Beijing.
The company’s CEO, Lei Jun, boldly declared that he is putting his “reputation on the line” with the SU7, positioning it as a competitor to Chinese giant BYD and Elon Musk’s Tesla. The starting price for the SU7 model in China is 215,900 yuan (around PKR 8.55 million).
Pakistan’s electric vehicle sector is steadily growing, with several players entering the market. Master Motors recently introduced high-end Changan Deepal EVs, while DFML began assembling affordable options like the Honri 2.0 and 3.0. Additionally, BYD, a major Chinese automaker, has officially entered Pakistan.