MG is set to increase the price of its HS Hybrid and Super Hybrid models in Pakistan following a rise in sales tax on hybrid vehicles.
Unlike several other car manufacturers, MG has decided to introduce the price increase gradually, with the amount paid by customers depending on when they booked their vehicle and how much they had already paid.
The company said the increase is not a result of a change in the base price of its vehicles.
Instead, it follows the expiry of a reduced sales tax rate for hybrid vehicles. The concession, which had reduced the sales tax to 8.5%, ended on June 30, 2026.
Several manufacturers, including Toyota, Suzuki, Honda, Hyundai and Chery, have also revised prices of their hybrid models following the tax change.
According to an internal communication sent to MG dealerships, the company will share the additional tax burden with customers based on booking and payment dates.
Customers who booked and fully paid for an HS Hybrid or Super Hybrid by July 31 will have the entire tax impact absorbed by MG.
For bookings made by July 31 where only a partial payment was made, MG will absorb 50% of the additional cost, with customers paying the remaining 50%.
For full payments made between August 1 and August 31, MG will cover 75% of the additional cost, while customers will bear 25%.
Partial payments made during August will continue to receive a 50-50 split between MG and the customer.
Dealerships have been instructed to record the booking date and payment status of each order, as these details will determine the applicable pricing arrangement.
Not all hybrid car manufacturers in Pakistan have announced price increases.
GWM and Omoda & Jaecoo have so far not announced revisions to their hybrid vehicle prices despite being affected by the same sales tax change.
It remains unclear whether those companies will absorb the additional tax, pass it on to customers or introduce revised prices at a later stage.
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