China’s GAC enters Pakistan EV market with vehicles starting from Rs6.39 million

Chinese state-owned GAC Group formally entered Pakistan’s electric vehicle market through a partnership with Lucky Motor Corporation, with the company announcing booking amounts and specifications for its EV lineup ahead of local sales.

Pricing

Lucky Motor Corporation disclosed ex-factory prices for the vehicles, with the Aion UT priced at Rs6.399 million, Aion V at Rs8.899 million, Hyper HT at Rs11.999 million and Hyper HT Wing Version at Rs13.999 million.

The company announced booking amounts of Rs1 million for the Aion UT, Rs1.5 million for the Aion V, Rs2 million for the Hyper HT and Rs2.5 million for the Hyper HT Wing Version. Booking details for the Aion ES will be announced later.

EV lineup and buyer segments

According to details shared by the company, the lineup covers multiple buyer segments.

The GAC AION UT has been positioned as an electric hatchback and crossover targeting the entry urban EV market, while the GAC AION V has been introduced as a family electric SUV.

The GAC AION ES has been positioned as an electric sedan and fleet EV option, whereas the Hyptec HT has been introduced as a premium electric SUV targeting higher-end buyers.

Range and technology features

The company claimed the Aion V offers a driving range of up to 650 kilometres.

It also highlighted features including a Smart Cabin system, Qualcomm SA8155P high-performance chip, ADiGO 5.0 interactive system, four-zone voice natural interaction, online music integration and online navigation.

According to the company, the Aion UT offers a driving range of up to 500 kilometres and supports superfast charging, with battery charging from 30% to 80% in 24 minutes.

Premium EVs

The Hyptec HT has been positioned as the premium model in the lineup, targeting buyers seeking higher-end electric vehicles focused on design, technology, comfort and road presence rather than fuel savings alone.

Industry observers said the launch indicates that GAC plans to compete in both the mass-market and premium EV segments in Pakistan instead of limiting itself to smaller city vehicles.

Competition

GAC Group is a Fortune 500 automaker and has been ranked as China’s top manufacturer in the JD Power Quality Survey.

The Chinese automaker is entering Pakistan through an exclusive partnership with Lucky Motor Corporation, a subsidiary of Lucky Cement Limited.

Officials said the partnership would strengthen Pakistan’s formal EV ecosystem by offering official warranties, spare parts availability and access to authorised dealerships and after-sales services.

Lucky Motor currently manufactures and distributes Kia and Peugeot vehicles in Pakistan through its nationwide dealership network.

Pakistan’s EV market remains at an early stage but competition has intensified amid high fuel prices, rising consumer interest in hybrid and electric vehicles and increasing participation by Chinese automakers and local distributors.