BYD to Set Up EV Assembly Plant in Pakistan as Part of Market Expansion

2024/08/20
Cooperation, NEV
BYD
Japan
Pakistan
BYD Auto, partnering with Mega Motor Company, is poised to launch electric vehicle sales in Pakistan, unveiling models Atto 3, Seal, and Sealion 6 in Lahore. As China's leading NEV manufacturer, BYD plans to establish an EV assembly plant in Karachi by 2026 to cater to the local market demand.
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