BYD Reveals Local Production Date for Pakistan

Hub Power Firm (HUBCO) aims to commence local production of Chinese automaker BYD's vehicles in Pakistan in December 2026, with the Sealion 6 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) anticipated to become the first locally assembled model, according to a firm management briefing.

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Arif Habib Limited (AHL) remarked HUBCO's electric mobility business was gaining traction. While the business documented a profit of approximately Rs, cumulative BYD sales have exceeded 10, 000 units. 1.5 billion in the first quarter of fiscal year 2027. HUBCO's share of the profit stood at Rs. 780 million.

"Management expects growth momentum to strengthen following the commencement of local CKD production, targeted for Dec'26, with the Sealion 6 PHEV as the first locally assembled model, " AHL remarked in its report.

HUBCO is additionally evaluating further BYD models, particularly in the higher-volume B and C segments. The Sealion 6, B8 and B5 are projected around the end of calendar year 2026, according to AHL.

For context, the development comes as HUBCO expands its investment in the automotive sector through BYD, the Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer.

BYD entered Pakistan's passenger vehicle market in March 2024 through a partnership with Mega Conglomerate Pvt. Ltd. The association was afterwards clarified through HUBCO's wholly owned subsidiary, Hub Power Holdings, and its associated business, Mega Motor Firm (MMC).

MMC is responsible for manufacturing, marketing and distributing BYD-branded passenger vehicles in Pakistan. HUBCO has additionally expressed interest in developing charging infrastructure, building on its power generation business.

Notably, the BYD and MMC plant near Karachi is projected to initially produce 25, 000 vehicles annually on a double-shift basis, with the capacity to scale up to 50, 000 units per year. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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Taken together, the developments around BYD Reveals Local Production Date for Pakistan point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.