Pakistan’s automotive industry is advancing toward electric mobility as Chinese manufacturer BYD prepares to begin local production at its $150 million assembly plant in Gharo, Sindh. The facility has entered the final stages of equipment installation and commissioning, with the first locally assembled BYD vehicle expected to roll out soon.
Developed in partnership with Mega Motor Company (a Hubco subsidiary), the plant will have an annual capacity of about 25,000 New Energy Vehicles. Built in under two years, it ranks among the fastest projects of its scale in Pakistan. Before commercial production starts, the facility will complete validation, trials, and quality testing to meet global standards.
This investment marks a major step for Pakistan’s emerging EV ecosystem. Local assembly can strengthen domestic manufacturing skills, create jobs (projected at more than 1,100), and support related industries and supply chains. It also reduces reliance on fully imported vehicles.
BYD recently received its largest shipment of more than 2,000 complete vehicles to meet current demand until local production begins. In parallel, the company and HUBCO Green have installed 19 public DC fast-charging stations along a 1,300-kilometre corridor from Karachi to Peshawar, helping build essential infrastructure.
The expansion aligns with the global move toward cleaner transport and Pakistan’s goals for sustainable mobility. As more people adopt electric vehicles due to lower running costs, local production facilities and charging networks will play a key role in creating a stronger EV ecosystem and modernizing the country’s automotive sector.