The Chinese electric car giant BYD is planning the next global expansion step: From August 2026 at the latest, vehicles should be used for the first time in Pakistan and to be sold. BYD not only wants to serve the increasing demand for electrical and plug-in hybrid vehicles in southern and Central Asia- but also benefit from government incentives.
The Mounting hall is created near Karatschi and is part of a partnership between BYD and the Mega Motor Company, a daughter of the Pakistani energy group Hub Power. The construction has been running since April 2025.
25,000 vehicles planned annually
At the start of production, BYD is aiming for a capacity of 25,000 units in two -shift operation to. Initially, imported parts are installed - however, some components should locally manufactured become. For now, it will be Only for the Pakistani market produced. An expansion to neighboring countries with legal transactions is conceivable depending on the freight costs.
According to the BYD manager Danish Khaliq Have already had good experiences with the first sales in Pakistan: the sales goals were round in 2025 30 percent exceeded, although so far only a few hundred vehicles have been sold.
Plug-in hybrid as a bridge technology
So far have been particularly popular in Pakistan Plug-in hybrid vehicles. This is mainly due to the one inadequate charging infrastructure. It was only in January that the Pakistani government reduced electricity prices for private charging stations by 45% to promote the expansion of charging points. At the same time, BYD started there Shark 6, a plug-in pick-up. MG and Haval are also entering this market segment.
Government is planning 30% electrical share by 2030
The mobility transition is still young in Pakistan, but ambitious: By 2030, 30% of all new registrations should drive electrically, even the entire vehicle fleet should be emission -free by 2060. However, it needs that affordable models, New production capacities - and above all clean energy.
Because currently comes Over 66% of the electricity from fossil fuelswhat electric cars are not necessarily more climate -friendly. At the same time the Current prices Steadily - a problem for a country with rapidly growing population.
Focus on e-bikes and RiSchas
The width mass in Pakistan is currently more on Electric motorcycles and rickshaws, which are cheaper and more flexible than cars. Here, too, it is produced locally and the charging infrastructure is easier to build. Electric cars, however, still apply As a status symbol - especially in large cities like Karachi or Lahorewhere air pollution is one of the highest worldwide.
Conclusion
With the planned work in Pakistan, BYD takes an important step towards Global scaling of electromobility. The project could be a milestone - not only for the traffic transition in Pakistan, but also for affordable electromobility in emerging countries worldwide.
