In a first Pakistan automobile industry is about to receive tough competition as Asia’s top leading Electric Vehicle Producer is about to set foot in Pakistan. China’s Electric Vehicle car manufacturer is all set to set up a plant in Port Qasim, Karachi. Moreover, Port Qasim, Karachi already hosts multiple plants of different automobile manufacturers.
Meanwhile, BYD has foot in multiple countries around the globe. Plans to manufacture in Pakistan are aimed at capturing the Pakistani market. Therefore, BYD will initially only release two variants in Pakistan, SUV and Sedan. However, BYD is to release other variants soon.
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BYD manufactures electric and hybrid cars. Moreover, it has manufacturing units in Hungary, Turkey, Brazil, and 80 other countries. Furthermore, initial information tells, that BYD is to partner with Mega Mototes, setting up a unit in Karachi, Pakistan. The plant will be operational by the middle of 2025.
