Chinese automaker BYD launches in Pakistan with three vehicle models, considering establishment of a local manufacturing plant.
Chinese automotive giant BYD has announced its entry into the Pakistani passenger car market, with plans to launch its first locally assembled electric vehicles (EVs) by July or August 2026. The assembly plant, currently under construction near Karachi, is a joint venture with Mega Motor Company, a subsidiary of Pakistani utility Hub Power.
The plant, which started construction in April 2025, will initially have an annual production capacity of 25,000 units, operating on a two-shift basis. Initially, the production will focus on meeting domestic demand in Pakistan, with potential to export to other right-hand-drive markets in the region depending on logistics and cost factors.
BYD entered Pakistan in August 2024, introducing three models: the fully electric Atto 3, the Seal EV, and the plug-in hybrid Sealion 6. These models are expected to be part of the production lineup at the new plant. The company aims to capture a 30–35% share of Pakistan’s EV and plug-in hybrid segment and forecasts a three to fourfold growth in sales in 2025.
BYD, known for its commitment to electric vehicles, ceased production and sales of vehicles powered entirely by internal combustion engines in March 2022. The company's general manager of the Asia Pacific automotive sales division, Liu X, stated that the company will bring its latest technology and products to Pakistan to promote NEV adoption.
The plant is expected to be completed in the first half of 2026. BYD held a brand launch event in Lahore on August 17, 2024, introducing the Atto 3, Seal EV, and Sealion 6 to local consumers. In July 2024, BYD sold 342,383 NEVs, including 340,799 passenger NEVs and 1,584 commercial NEVs, according to a Bloomberg report.
BYD's entry into Pakistan follows its expansion into Sri Lanka, where it opened its first store and introduced a new model. The company is also planning to set up showrooms in Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad.
[1] Bloomberg, "BYD Plans to Enter Pakistan to Sell Electric Cars," August 17, 2024, https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-08-17/byd-plans-to-enter-pakistan-to-sell-electric-cars [2] Reuters, "China's BYD to Build Electric Vehicle Assembly Plant in Pakistan," April 20, 2025, https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/chinas-byd-build-electric-vehicle-assembly-plant-pakistan-2025-04-20/ [3] Dawn, "BYD to Assemble Electric Cars in Pakistan," August 18, 2024, https://www.dawn.com/news/1667033
- By July or August 2026, Chinese automotive giant BYD will launch its first locally assembled electric vehicles (EVs) in the Pakistani market, marking its entry into the passenger car market.
- The assembly plant, which is a joint venture with Mega Motor Company, is currently under construction near Karachi and is expected to be completed in the first half of 2026.
- Initially, the plant will have an annual production capacity of 25,000 units, operating on a two-shift basis.
- The production at the new plant will initially focus on meeting domestic demand in Pakistan, with potential to export to other right-hand-drive markets in the region.
- BYD entered Pakistan in August 2024, introducing three models: the fully electric Atto 3, the Seal EV, and the plug-in hybrid Sealion 6, which are expected to be part of the production lineup at the new plant.
- BYD aims to capture a 30–35% share of Pakistan’s EV and plug-in hybrid segment and forecasts a three to fourfold growth in sales in 2025.
- In July 2024, BYD sold 342,383 new energy vehicles (NEVs), including 340,799 passenger NEVs and 1,584 commercial NEVs, according to a Bloomberg report.
- The company's general manager of the Asia Pacific automotive sales division, Liu X, stated that BYD will bring its latest technology and products to Pakistan to promote NEV adoption.
- As part of its expansion plans, BYD is also planning to set up showrooms in Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad, and has already opened its first store and introduced a new model in Sri Lanka.
