BYD to Begin EV Assembly in Pakistan by Mid-2026

Chinese EV giant BYD has announced plans to begin assembling electric vehicles in Pakistan by July or August 2026, marking a major milestone in the country’s transition to sustainable mobility.

The local assembly plant, currently under construction near Karachi, is a joint venture with Mega Motor Company, a subsidiary of Hub Power. The facility will initially have the capacity to produce 25,000 units annually in double shifts. BYD will begin with semi-knocked-down (SKD) units, importing electric parts while sourcing non-electric components locally. All vehicles will initially target Pakistan’s domestic market, with export to other right-hand-drive markets considered based on freight and demand dynamics.

Key Highlights

• BYD’s EV plant near Karachi to begin assembly by mid-2026
• Targeting 25,000 units/year and a 30–35 percent market share
• Launching Shark 6 hybrid pickup truck in Pakistan on July 25, 2025

According to Danish Khaliq, VP of Sales & Strategy at BYD Pakistan, the local EV and plug-in hybrid vehicle market is poised for exponential growth—expected to expand 3–4x in 2025 from the estimated 1,000 units in 2024. BYD aims to capture a 30–35 percent market share in this segment.

In March 2025, BYD began imported EV sales in Pakistan, surpassing internal targets by 30 percent, though specific sales figures weren’t disclosed. The brand is now preparing to launch its Shark 6 plug-in hybrid pickup truck in Pakistan on July 25, 2025, entering a market already served by competitors like MG and Haval.

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BYD’s entry strengthens Pakistan’s nascent but fast-growing EV landscape, backed by rising demand, favorable demographics, and increasing environmental awareness.