Chinese automotive giant BYD is set to transform Pakistan’s transportation landscape with plans for a new electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing facility. This move marks the first significant foray by a new electric vehicle manufacturer into the Pakistani market, where charging infrastructure remains sparse.
BYD’s expansion into Pakistan signals more than just a commercial venture. “Our entry into the Pakistani market is not just about bringing advanced vehicles to consumers,” stated Liu Xueliang, BYD’s General Manager for Asia Pacific, during a launch event in Lahore. “It’s about driving a broader vision of environmental responsibility and technological innovation.”
The strategy includes establishing three major ‘sales and experience centres’ in Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad by Q4 2024. These centres will serve as pivotal hubs, offering two SUV models and a sedan tailored to the Pakistani market.
Partnering with Mega Motors, a subsidiary of Hub Power (Hubco)—Pakistan’s largest private utility company—BYD’s venture carries significant weight. Hubco’s CEO, Kamran Kamal, underscored the investment’s importance, announcing the creation of Pakistan’s first NEV assembly plant, dedicated to producing BYD’s premium new energy vehicles. The factory is slated to commence operations in 2026, heralding a new era in Pakistan’s automotive industry.
Hubco also tackles the critical issue of EV infrastructure by planning fast charging stations in key urban centres and along highways, setting the stage for a more accessible and sustainable EV ecosystem.
BYD’s entry into Pakistan coincides with a global shift towards electric vehicles, positioning the company as a leader in advancing cleaner, more sustainable transportation solutions in emerging markets.
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