BYD unveils hybrid pickup truck model, called Shark, in Pakistan
BYD Begins Local Assembly of Electric Vehicles in Pakistan
BYD, the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, announced plans to begin local assembly of EVs in Pakistan by July or August 2026. The assembly plant, located near Karachi, is being developed in partnership with Mega Motor Company, a subsidiary of Pakistan’s Hub Power.
The facility will have an initial annual production capacity of 25,000 units, operating on a two-shift basis. In the early phase, the plant will use imported EV components combined with locally produced non-electric parts to reduce costs and bypass existing import restrictions. The focus will be on meeting domestic demand, with potential for export to other right-hand-drive markets in the region depending on cost viability and logistics.
BYD entered Pakistan’s market in August 2024 with imported models: the all-electric Atto 3, the Seal EV, and the hybrid Sealion 6. For the local assembly, the focus will include plug-in hybrid models, notably the Shark 6 pickup, addressing regional demand for utility vehicles alongside the rising EV and hybrid segments.
The Shark, locally named BYD Shark 6 in Pakistan, is available in a single Premium variant in the country. It is equipped with BYD's DMO technology (Dual Mode Off-road) and is priced at a starting price of 19,950,000 Pakistani Rupees ($70,420).
Liu Xue Liang, general manager of BYD's Asia-Pacific automotive sales division, stated that the launch of the Shark marks a milestone for BYD’s entry into Pakistan's new energy pickup truck market. The Shark has already been launched in several countries, including Mexico, Brazil, Cambodia, Australia, and Peru.
BYD is also building a NEV factory near Karachi, Pakistan, as part of its expansion in the region. The company aims to capture a significant share of the EV market in Pakistan, targeting 30-35% market share with rapid market growth projected in the country.
In China, the Atto 3 is known as the Yuan Plus, and the Sealion 6 is known as the Song Plus DM-i. The Atto 3, Seal EV, Sealion 6, and the Shark 6 pickup are all part of BYD's growing portfolio of EVs, setting the stage for an exciting future in the Pakistani automotive market.
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[4] The facility in Pakistan will have a production capacity of 25,000 EV units annually
[5] The EV assembly plant, located near Karachi, is a collaborative effort between BYD and Mega Motor Company
[6] In the initial phase, the Pakistani assembly plant will use imported EV components with locally produced non-electric parts
[7] The local assembly in Pakistan will focus on meeting domestic demand for EVs and potentially exporting to right-hand-drive markets
[8] BYD aims to capture a significant market share in Pakistan, aiming for 30-35% with rapid growth projected in the auto industry's EV segment
