Chinese Electric Vehicle Giant BYD to Assemble Cars in Pakistan from 2026
BYD plans to roll out its first car assembled in Pakistan by July or August 2026 to cater to the growing demand for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles in the region.
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD is set to begin assembling its cars in Pakistan from 2026.
The initiative aims to capture the increasing demand for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles in the region.
BYD, the world's leading EV manufacturer, has been expanding rapidly outside of its home market, where it is engaged in a significant price war.
The establishment of the assembly plant in Pakistan allows BYD to capitalize on incentives offered by the Pakistani government and cater to emerging markets.
The construction of the facility began in April 2025, in partnership between BYD and Mega Motor Company, a subsidiary of Hub Power, a Pakistani utility company.
According to Danish Khaliq, vice president of sales and strategy at BYD Pakistan, the plant will initially have the capacity to produce 25,000 units per year on a double shift.
However, no specific timeline for reaching full capacity or initiating mass production was provided.
Initially, the plant will focus on assembling imported parts, with some local production of non-electric components.
The primary market for these vehicles will be Pakistan, although there is potential to export to right-hand drive countries in the region, pending an assessment of freight costs and economic viability.
Khaliq expressed confidence that the demand in Pakistan would justify the investment, stating that they do not foresee excess capacity.
BYD began delivering imported EVs in Pakistan in March 2025.
Although specific sales figures were not disclosed, Khaliq revealed that the company had exceeded internal targets by 30 percent with a few hundred units sold.
The market size for EVs and plug-in hybrid vehicles in Pakistan is expected to triple or quadruple in 2025 compared to around 1,000 total units in 2024.
BYD aims to capture approximately 30-35 percent of this growing segment.
BYD plans to launch its Shark 6 plug-in hybrid pickup truck in Pakistan on Friday, further expanding the offerings available in the Pakistani market.
Other players such as MG and Haval are also set to enter the plug-in hybrid segment soon.
Plug-in hybrids may offer a more practical option for consumers in Pakistan due to the lack of charging stations for all-electric vehicles.
The government has taken measures to encourage EV adoption, including a 45 percent reduction in power tariffs for chargers in January 2025.
The initiative aims to capture the increasing demand for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles in the region.
BYD, the world's leading EV manufacturer, has been expanding rapidly outside of its home market, where it is engaged in a significant price war.
The establishment of the assembly plant in Pakistan allows BYD to capitalize on incentives offered by the Pakistani government and cater to emerging markets.
The construction of the facility began in April 2025, in partnership between BYD and Mega Motor Company, a subsidiary of Hub Power, a Pakistani utility company.
According to Danish Khaliq, vice president of sales and strategy at BYD Pakistan, the plant will initially have the capacity to produce 25,000 units per year on a double shift.
However, no specific timeline for reaching full capacity or initiating mass production was provided.
Initially, the plant will focus on assembling imported parts, with some local production of non-electric components.
The primary market for these vehicles will be Pakistan, although there is potential to export to right-hand drive countries in the region, pending an assessment of freight costs and economic viability.
Khaliq expressed confidence that the demand in Pakistan would justify the investment, stating that they do not foresee excess capacity.
BYD began delivering imported EVs in Pakistan in March 2025.
Although specific sales figures were not disclosed, Khaliq revealed that the company had exceeded internal targets by 30 percent with a few hundred units sold.
The market size for EVs and plug-in hybrid vehicles in Pakistan is expected to triple or quadruple in 2025 compared to around 1,000 total units in 2024.
BYD aims to capture approximately 30-35 percent of this growing segment.
BYD plans to launch its Shark 6 plug-in hybrid pickup truck in Pakistan on Friday, further expanding the offerings available in the Pakistani market.
Other players such as MG and Haval are also set to enter the plug-in hybrid segment soon.
Plug-in hybrids may offer a more practical option for consumers in Pakistan due to the lack of charging stations for all-electric vehicles.
The government has taken measures to encourage EV adoption, including a 45 percent reduction in power tariffs for chargers in January 2025.
