Pakistan’s electric vehicle (EV) industry is set to reach a major milestone as Chinese automaker BYD’s assembly plant in Gharo, Sindh, enters its final phase of completion.
The facility is expected to begin producing the first locally assembled BYD vehicles in Pakistan in the near future.
The US$150 million project is being developed by BYD Pakistan in partnership with Mega Motor Company. According to Danish Khaliq, Vice President of BYD Pakistan and Mega Motor Company, machinery installation and trial operations are currently underway, with commercial production expected to begin after the plant completes global quality assurance and testing procedures.
Khaliq said the facility is being completed in less than two years and, once operational, will have the capacity to assemble approximately 25,000 electric vehicles annually.
The company also revealed that Pakistan recently received its largest shipment of BYD vehicles to date, comprising more than 2,000 units, reflecting growing consumer demand and increasing confidence in the brand.
Khaliq noted that rising fuel prices are encouraging Pakistani consumers to shift toward more economical and technologically advanced transportation options. He said BYD vehicles are gaining popularity due to their advanced technology, strong performance, and lower operating costs.
To support the expansion of electric mobility, BYD Pakistan and Hubco Green are jointly developing a nationwide EV charging network. According to the company, 19 fast-charging stations have already been established along the 1,300-kilometre corridor from Karachi to Peshawar, with further expansion planned across other regions of the country.
BYD said it will continue investing in local vehicle production and charging infrastructure to accelerate the growth of Pakistan’s electric vehicle industry.
