BYD says Pakistan EV plant on track as it plans product expansion, localisation, charging push

A BYD Group and Mega Motor Company (MMC) delegation informed Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb that construction of its local manufacturing facility in Pakistan is progressing according to schedule, as the company moves to expand its electric vehicle portfolio, accelerate localisation and introduce advanced charging technologies in partnership with Mega Motor Company.

Delegation led by Mr Liu Xueliang, Vice President of BYD Group and General Manager, BYD Asia Pacific Auto Sales Division, and Mr Aly Khan, Chief Executive Officer, Mega Motor Company (Private) Limited, met Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb at the Finance Division on Thursday.

Welcoming the delegation, the Finance Minister appreciated BYD’s growing footprint in Pakistan and underscored the importance of strengthening business-to-business collaboration as a key pillar of the evolving Pakistan-China economic partnership. 

He noted that Pakistan attaches high priority to attracting technology-driven investments and expressed confidence that the BYD-MMC joint venture would contribute significantly to industrial development, technology transfer, job creation and export growth.

Mr Liu Xueliang briefed the finance minister on BYD’s operations and future plans in Pakistan, highlighting the company’s progress in introducing new energy vehicle technologies to the local market in partnership with Mega Motor Company. 

He appreciated the Government of Pakistan’s support for the development of the electric vehicle (EV) sector and informed the meeting that construction of the company’s local manufacturing facility was progressing according to schedule. 

He shared BYD’s plans to expand its product portfolio, accelerate localization, introduce advanced charging technologies and contribute to the development of Pakistan’s EV ecosystem through investment, technology transfer and capacity building.

Mr Aly Khan informed the finance minister that Pakistan occupies a strategic position in BYD’s global expansion plans and reiterated the joint venture’s commitment to long-term investment in the country. 

He briefed the meeting on the progress of the manufacturing project and outlined a phased localization roadmap aimed at increasing local content through engagement with domestic vendors and suppliers, thereby strengthening Pakistan’s automotive value chain and industrial base.

The delegation emphasized Pakistan’s growing potential as a market for new energy vehicles and outlined its long-term vision of positioning the country as a regional hub for EV manufacturing and exports. It also highlighted plans to develop charging infrastructure in collaboration with local partners and to train Pakistani engineers and technicians to support the sector’s future growth.

The Finance Minister noted that global trends clearly pointed towards an accelerating transition to electric mobility and reiterated the Government’s commitment to facilitating investments that support technological advancement, sustainable industrialisation, and energy efficiency. 

He observed that Pakistan’s improving macroeconomic fundamentals and enhanced external sector position had created a conducive environment for productive investment and industrial expansion.

Reaffirming the government’s support for the EV sector, the finance minister encouraged the delegation to accelerate efforts towards local assembly, manufacturing and charging infrastructure development, noting that the availability of a robust charging network would be critical to expediting the adoption of electric vehicles across the country. He also highlighted the significant contribution of Chinese enterprises to Pakistan’s industrial development and expressed confidence that the BYD-MMC partnership would further deepen economic cooperation between Pakistan and China.

The meeting also featured a discussion on the future role of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) in Pakistan. The BYD delegation shared international experience regarding the evolution of EV markets and highlighted the complementary role of PHEVs during the transition phase, particularly in markets where charging infrastructure is still developing. Participants also discussed opportunities arising from Pakistan’s increasing adoption of solar energy and the potential synergies between renewable energy and electric mobility.

Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening collaboration in electric mobility, local manufacturing, technology transfer, skills development and sustainable transportation, with the shared objective of positioning Pakistan as a leading regional destination for new energy vehicle production and innovation.