Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD plans to roll out its first locally assembled car in Pakistan by July or August 2026. The plant, under construction since April near Karachi in partnership with Mega Motor Company (a subsidiary of Hub Power), will initially assemble imported components and produce 25,000 units per year on a double-shift basis.

BYD has already delivered several hundred imported EVs in Pakistan since March, exceeding internal sales targets by 30%. The company expects the local market for EVs and plug-in hybrids to triple or quadruple in 2025, from around 1,000 units in 2024, and is targeting a 30–35% market share.

The facility will begin by serving the domestic market, with potential for exports to nearby right-hand-drive countries. While mass production timelines remain unspecified, BYD’s initial focus will be on plug-in hybrids due to Pakistan’s limited charging infrastructure.

The company is set to launch its Shark 6 plug-in hybrid pickup truck on Friday. The government is supporting EV adoption by cutting power tariffs for chargers by 45%, helping pave the way for broader EV use.