Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD is set to launch its first locally assembled car in Pakistan by July or August 2026, aiming to tap into the country’s growing demand for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles.
Danish Khaliq, Vice President of Sales and Strategy at BYD Pakistan, told Reuters that the assembly plant, being developed in partnership with Mega Motor Company, a subsidiary of Hub Power, has been under construction near Karachi since April.
Initially, the facility will operate on a double shift with a capacity to produce up to 25,000 units per year. The vehicles will be assembled using imported parts, while some non-electric components will be produced locally.
In the beginning, production will be geared toward the domestic market, though exports to right-hand drive countries in the region are possible, depending on freight costs and other business factors.
BYD began delivering imported EVs in Pakistan in March. While exact sales numbers were not disclosed, Khaliq noted that sales had surpassed internal projections by 30%.
Looking ahead, BYD expects Pakistan’s EV and plug-in hybrid segment to grow three to four times in 2025 from roughly 1,000 units sold in 2024. The company aims to capture a 30–35% market share in the expanding sector.
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