Pakistan’s efforts to build a local electric vehicle manufacturing industry received a fresh boost as Chinese automotive giant BYD moves ahead with plans to expand its footprint in the country through its partnership with Mega Motor Company (MMC).
The development was discussed during a meeting between Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and a delegation from BYD Group and Mega Motor Company at the Finance Division on Thursday. The delegation was led by BYD Group Vice President and General Manager of BYD Asia Pacific Auto Sales Division Liu Xueliang and Mega Motor Company Chief Executive Officer Aly Khan.
During the meeting, Aurangzeb welcomed BYD’s growing presence in Pakistan and said stronger business ties between Pakistani and Chinese companies would play an important role in deepening economic cooperation between the two countries.
The finance minister said Pakistan is keen to attract investment that brings new technology and industrial growth. He expressed confidence that the BYD-MMC partnership would help create jobs, support technology transfer, strengthen local industry and boost exports in the years ahead.
Liu briefed the minister on BYD’s progress in Pakistan and shared details of the company’s plans for the local market. He said construction work on BYD’s manufacturing facility is moving forward as planned and highlighted the company’s intention to introduce more new energy vehicles in collaboration with Mega Motor Company.
According to the delegation, BYD plans to expand its product lineup, increase the use of locally sourced components and introduce advanced charging solutions. The company also aims to contribute to Pakistan’s EV sector through investment, skills development and technology sharing.
BYD officials described Pakistan as a market with strong long-term potential for electric and hybrid vehicles. They outlined a vision of turning the country into a regional centre for EV production and exports while helping develop a wider ecosystem around electric mobility.
The delegation also discussed plans to expand charging infrastructure with local partners and train Pakistani engineers and technicians to meet the future needs of the industry.
Aly Khan said Pakistan holds strategic importance in BYD’s global growth plans and reaffirmed the joint venture’s commitment to long-term investment. He added that the company is pursuing a phased localisation strategy that will gradually increase local content by working with domestic suppliers and manufacturers.
Aurangzeb noted that the global shift towards electric transport is gathering pace and said the government remains committed to supporting investments that promote innovation, industrial growth and energy efficiency.
He encouraged the company to move quickly on local assembly, manufacturing and charging infrastructure projects, noting that a strong charging network would be essential for wider EV adoption across Pakistan.
The meeting also explored the future role of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles in the country. Participants discussed how Pakistan’s growing use of solar energy could create new opportunities for electric mobility, potentially linking clean energy generation with the transport sector’s transition towards lower-emission vehicles.
