BYD continues to expand its international presence. Vehicles are to be installed in Pakistan from 2026. Together with a local partner, a production facility is created south of Karachi.
• BYD cooperation with Mega Motor Company, a daughter of Hub Power
• BYD strives for 30-35 percent market share in the EV/PHEV segment
• Up to 25,000 vehicles annually in two-shift operation
Production start 2026
According to information from Reuters, BYD will implement the assembly together with the Mega Motor Company. It is a daughter of the energy company Hub Power. A so-called CKD production is planned, in which vehicles are delivered in individual parts and composed on site. Electric core components such as batteries and drives come from China, while other components are to come from Pakistani production. The new factory is being built near Karachi. The company is scheduled to start in the summer of 2026, with a planned annual capacity of around 25,000 units.
Solid market entry through import models
BYD has been present on the Pakistani market for not too long. Three models were introduced at the start: the Atto 3, the electrical limousine Seal and the plug-in hybrid Sealion 6. The start of sales was more successful than expected. Reuters reports around 30 percent higher paragraph compared to the original plans. This success significantly accelerated the decision for local production.
A market in the departure
The Pakistani market for electric vehicles is still in the construction phase. As Danish Khaliq, Vice President for Sales and Strategy at BYD Pakistan, reported to Reuters, the sales of EVS and PHEVs were around 1,000 units in 2024. A tripling or even quadruple is already expected for 2025. BYD plans to achieve a market share of up to 35 percent in this dynamic environment.
Political measures also favor the structure of electromobility. At the beginning of 2025, the government lowered electricity prices for public charging stations by 45 percent. The government plans that according to DW.com, 30 percent of all new cars are electrical by 2030. At the same time, local productions from manufacturers such as BYD offer new jobs and the possibility of more affordable prices. In the future, energy supply and charging infrastructure will also have to be restructured.
Models for different requirements
The BYD product strategy in Pakistan takes into account the regional conditions. In addition to fully electric vehicles, the company relies on plug-in hybrids, which can prove themselves particularly in areas with weak or unstable power supply. A central model in this context is the Shark 6, a plug-in hybrid pick-up, which, according to Reuters, was developed especially for markets with limited charging infrastructure. The vehicle offers high range, robust technology and flexibility for everyday life outside of urban regions.
Tesla is left out – for now
Tesla is currently not officially represented in Pakistan. Nevertheless, the US manufacturer is regularly mentioned as a comparison size. While Tesla focuses on markets such as India and Southeast Asia, BYD has built up a lead in Pakistan. The decision to produce locally not only gives the company logistical advantages, but also political support. BYD can build up production structures at an early stage in countries with growing mobility needs in order to establish itself as a leading provider in the long term. The expansion in Pakistan is therefore also a sign of global ambition.
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