China’s BYD begins delivering automobile in Pakistan, intention to roll out 100 models in 48 hours
KARACHI: China’s BYD, the world’s largest New Vitality Car (NEV) producer, and Pakistan’s Mega Motor Firm (MMC) began delivering autos in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad on Friday, with plans to roll out 100 models inside the first 48 hours, confirmed their official assertion.
The milestone comes after BYD and MMC partnered final yr to introduce electrical autos (EVs) in Pakistan, aiming to speed up the nation’s transition towards sustainable mobility.
BYD, a world chief in battery-electric and plug-in hybrid autos, has expanded aggressively in Asia, Europe and Latin America. Mega Motor, a subsidiary of Pakistan’s Hub Energy Firm (HUBCO), is spearheading the native manufacturing, distribution and gross sales of BYD-branded autos.
“It’s an honor to embark on this important improvement chapter in Pakistan,” mentioned Lei Jian, BYD nation head in Pakistan.
“BYD has lengthy been devoted to fulfilling folks’s aspirations for a greater life by technological innovation,” he continued. “We firmly imagine that BYD’s new power autos and applied sciences are destined to make even larger contributions to Pakistan’s inexperienced improvement journey.”
This handout picture, launched by China’s BYD auto firm on February 28, 2025, reveals BYD Expertise and Care Facilities in Islamabad. (BYD Pakistan/Handout)
The businesses have launched BYD Expertise and Care Facilities in Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi, providing prospects entry to their superior cars.
he preliminary rollout contains fashions akin to SEAL and ATTO 3, with plans to determine 15 facilities throughout Pakistan this yr to develop accessibility.
“We’re thrilled to start automobile deliveries throughout Pakistan,” mentioned Danish Khaliq, VP Gross sales and Technique at MMC. “This marks the start of an thrilling journey for BYD and our prospects, as we introduce world-class NEV know-how to drive Pakistan towards a cleaner and extra sustainable future.”
NEVs seek advice from alternative-fuel autos that depend on electrical, hybrid, hydrogen, or different non-traditional energy sources as an alternative of typical gasoline or diesel engines.
