Is the Xiaomi SU7 launching in India?

No launch is announced. When Xiaomi showed the SU7 in Bengaluru in July 2024 it said the car "is not for sale in the Indian market".

Can I import a Xiaomi SU7 to India?

Not for road use. India requires imported new cars to be right-hand drive, and the SU7 is only made in left-hand drive.

What is the import duty on a car in India in 2026?

For a fully built car with a CIF value above US$40,000, 70% basic customs duty plus 40% AIDC, about 110% in total, followed by GST (5% for EVs).

What would a Xiaomi SU7 cost in India with import duty?

On paper, at 25 September 2026 rates, about ₹9,998,263 for an SU7 Max including shipping, 110% duty and 5% GST. It still could not be registered.

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Can you buy a Xiaomi SU7 in India?

Imports must be right-hand drive; the SU7 is not

Last updated: 28 September 2026 · Unofficial, not affiliated with Xiaomi

No. Xiaomi showed the SU7 in Bengaluru in July 2024 but said it was brought "solely for showcase purposes" and "is not for sale in the Indian market". India's import policy requires new cars to have right-hand steering and controls, and every SU7 is a left-hand-drive Chinese-market car, so a private import cannot be registered. Even if it could, a fully built car with a CIF value over US$40,000 pays about 110% in customs duty (70% basic duty plus 40% AIDC) and 5% GST, which would put an SU7 Max (₹4,280,444) at roughly ₹9,998,263.

India at a glance
Official Indian sales	"Not for sale" (Xiaomi, Jul 2024)
Steering rule	Imports must be right-hand drive
CBU duty over US$40k CIF	70% BCD + 40% AIDC ≈ 110%
GST on EVs	5%
Private import	Not registrable

Import cost calculator: India →

Xiaomi's position in India

Xiaomi displayed the SU7 in Bengaluru in July 2024, alongside its phones and appliances. Its statement: "The SU7 was brought to India solely for showcase purposes. It is not for sale in the Indian market." (Bizz Buzz, 10 July 2024.) No Indian launch has been announced since; Xiaomi's only announced overseas car launch is Europe in 2027.

The right-hand-drive rule

The import licensing notes to Chapter 87 of India's ITC(HS) classification require imported new vehicles to have right-hand steering and controls. DGFT Policy Circular 10/2004-2009 (30 November 2004) allows left-hand-drive new cars only for manufacturers' research and development, and those cars must stay off the road and cannot be registered.

A left-hand-drive SU7 fails that condition before any tax is assessed, which makes the duty question academic for a private buyer.

What the duty would be

Budget 2025 cut basic customs duty on fully built cars with a CIF value above US$40,000 from 125% to 70%, removed the 10% social welfare surcharge, and added a 40% Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess, leaving the effective rate at about 110% (Autocar Professional, 3 February 2025).

We could not confirm the current rate for cars under US$40,000 CIF from an official or trade source, so the calculator uses the 110% tier for every trim; an SU7 Standard (₹3,281,340 plus shipping) sits below that threshold.

The GST Council kept electric cars at 5% GST under the new rate structure from 22 September 2025. On import it is charged on the CIF value plus customs duty.

Estimated landed cost in India

Hypothetical: the SU7 cannot be registered in India because it is left-hand drive. Uses the over-US$40,000 duty tier for every trim.

Inputs: BCD 70% + AIDC 40% (CIF over US$40,000) 110% on CIF value; GST (EV rate) 5%; ECB exchange rate of 2026-09-25; shipping from Welltrans Logistics, Car Shipping Cost from China in 2026.

Estimated landed cost of each Xiaomi SU7 trim in India, in INR
Trim	Car (INR)	Shipping	Duty	GST (EV rate)	Approval / fees	Landed total
SU7 StandardCN¥229,900	₹3,281,340	₹253,916	₹3,888,782	₹371,202	₹0	₹7,795,240
SU7 ProCN¥249,900	₹3,566,798	₹253,916	₹4,202,786	₹401,175	₹0	₹8,424,675
SU7 MaxCN¥299,900	₹4,280,444	₹253,916	₹4,987,796	₹476,108	₹0	₹9,998,263
SU7 UltraCN¥529,900	₹7,563,211	₹253,916	₹8,598,840	₹820,798	₹0	₹17,236,766

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Indian grey-market prices

None found. Because a left-hand-drive car cannot be registered, there is no legal grey market for the SU7 in India.

Xiaomi SU7 in India: FAQ

Is the Xiaomi SU7 launching in India?: No launch is announced. When Xiaomi showed the SU7 in Bengaluru in July 2024 it said the car "is not for sale in the Indian market".
Can I import a Xiaomi SU7 to India?: Not for road use. India requires imported new cars to be right-hand drive, and the SU7 is only made in left-hand drive.
What is the import duty on a car in India in 2026?: For a fully built car with a CIF value above US$40,000, 70% basic customs duty plus 40% AIDC, about 110% in total, followed by GST (5% for EVs).
What would a Xiaomi SU7 cost in India with import duty?: On paper, at 25 September 2026 rates, about ₹9,998,263 for an SU7 Max including shipping, 110% duty and 5% GST. It still could not be registered.

Sources

01Bizz Buzz: Xiaomi showcases SU7 electric vehicle in India2024-07-10
02TaxGuru: DGFT clarification on left-hand-drive new vehicle imports2004-11-30
03Autocar Professional: Budget 2025, no change in effective duty on imported cars2025-02-03
04Business Standard: GST Council retains 5% on electric cars2025-09-04

su7.tech is an unofficial fan site and is not affiliated with Xiaomi. Import rules and tax rates change; every figure here comes from the sources listed and the date shown. Confirm with a licensed customs broker before you buy or ship a car.