China’s BYD to assemble EVs in Pakistan from 2026, with the first locally assembled unit expected by July or August. BYD Pakistan is partnering with Mega Motor Company, a subsidiary of Hub Power (Hubco), to set up an assembly plant near Karachi. Construction of the facility began in April 2024.
The plant will initially produce 25,000 vehicles annually, on a 2-shift basis. The majority of the parts will be imported with non-electric components, such as interiors, and components will be manufactured locally. This aligns with the automotive manufacturing policies of Pakistan.
The first market that BYD Pakistan will pursue is the domestic market, and when shipment costs and market opportunities are viable, the company will be exporting to right-side drive markets. The launch is part of the global expansion strategy of BYD in a similar manner to the current projects in Cambodia and Hungary.
In August 2024, the company launched Atto 3 (Yuan Plus), Seal EV, and Sealion 6 (Song Plus DM-i) in the Pakistan market. BYD started delivering their vehicles March 2025 with sales of about 30% over internal sales estimates. BYD is also introducing the Shark 6 pickup truck (plug-in hybrid) in Pakistan.
BYD to assemble EVs in Pakistan while expecting a significant rise in EV and plug-in hybrid demand—projecting a 3 to 4 times increase in 2025 over the 1,000 units sold in 2024. The company aims for a 30–35% market share.
BYD Pakistan earned Rs. 444 million ($1.56 million) in profit in Q1 2025, according to Hubco. Government incentives such as a 45% reduction in EV charger tariffs are supporting adoption. Limited charging infrastructure is steering focus toward plug-in hybrids.
Vice President Danish Khaliq stated domestic demand would match plant capacity, minimizing overproduction risk.
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