BYD will start electric vehicle production in Pakistan by 2026 amid growing demand.

Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD plans to start assembling electric and hybrid cars in Pakistan by July–August 2026. According to Reuters and Bloomberg, the plant will be built in partnership with Mega Motor Company Pvt., a subsidiary of Hub Power Company — the country’s largest independent power producer. The production facility will be located near Port Qasim in Karachi, close to the assembly lines of Toyota, Suzuki, and Kia.

According to Danish Khaliq, Vice President for Strategy and Sales at the joint venture, the company is counting on long-term government support. Pakistan has set an ambitious goal — to increase the share of electric vehicles in sales and production to 30% within five years. Incentives include reduced electricity tariffs for charging stations and preferential import duties on components, making the market more attractive for global players.

BYD plans to produce both electric and hybrid models in Pakistan, including the new Shark 6 pickup, which will be among the first to roll out. Interest in the brand’s imported models is already high in the country. Against the backdrop of slowing sales in China and price competition, entering the Pakistani market with local production is seen as a strategic move to strengthen BYD’s position in South Asia.

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