Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to Pakistan, with its local assembly plant progressing on schedule and new plans underway to expand charging infrastructure, product range, and workforce training.

A delegation from BYD and its local partner Mega Motor Company met Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Thursday to review ongoing operations and future investment plans in the country.

During the meeting, the company briefed officials that it is accelerating efforts to localize production, introduce advanced EV and charging technologies, and strengthen Pakistan’s electric mobility ecosystem through investment, technology transfer, and skill development.

BYD also outlined a long-term vision of turning Pakistan into a regional hub for electric vehicle manufacturing and exports.

Mega Motor Company highlighted a phased localization strategy aimed at increasing local sourcing through partnerships with domestic suppliers. It also shared plans to develop a wider charging network in collaboration with local stakeholders and to train Pakistani engineers and technicians to support industry growth.

Finance Minister Aurangzeb reiterated the government’s support for investment in electric mobility, local manufacturing, and sustainable industrial development, emphasizing that expansion of charging infrastructure will be key to wider EV adoption. The discussion also covered the role of plug-in hybrid vehicles during the transition phase and Pakistan’s growing potential for integrating solar energy with transport systems.