BYD Sealion 6 to Lead Local Assembly as Pakistan Sales Cross 10,000

BYD's ride in Pakistan has hit a major milestone. The Chinese EV maker has now sold over 10,000 vehicles in the country, and the next chapter is about to begin—right here on Pakistani soil.

Hub Power Company (HUBCO) is aiming to start local assembly of BYD vehicles by December 2026, with the Sealion 6 plug-in hybrid chosen to lead the charge. The plan was shared during an analyst briefing on Tuesday.

The Sealion 6 Kicks Things Off

The December 2026 target covers production using completely knocked-down (CKD) kits, according to a report by Arif Habib Limited, which attended the briefing. HUBCO management expects local assembly to give a fresh boost to its electric mobility business.

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The Sealion 6 won't be alone for long. The company is also looking at more models, particularly in the high-volume B and C segments. The Arif Habib report named the Sealion 6, B8, and B5 as models expected around the end of the 2026 calendar year.

The Numbers Are Looking Good

The briefing wasn't just about future plans—the financials are already showing momentum:

·        Cumulative BYD sales in Pakistan have crossed 10,000 vehicles.

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·        Profit for Q1 FY2027 came in at roughly Rs1.5 billion.

·        HUBCO's share of that profit was Rs780 million.

For a brand that only entered Pakistan in March 2024, that's a strong signal that local buyers are warming up to electric and hybrid options.

A Karachi Plant With Room to Grow

The assembly plant near Karachi is a joint effort between BYD and Mega Motor Company. Running two shifts, it will initially have an annual capacity of 25,000 vehicles—with the flexibility to double that to 50,000 vehicles a year as demand grows.

Mega Motor Company handles manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of BYD-branded passenger EVs in Pakistan. The local production plan fits into HUBCO's broader push into the automotive sector through its Chinese partner.

From Imports to "Made in Pakistan"

BYD first entered Pakistan's passenger vehicle market in March 2024 through a partnership with Mega Conglomerate. Mega later clarified the structure: the association runs through its wholly owned subsidiary Hub Power Holdings and associated company Mega Motor Company.

HUBCO has also expressed interest in developing EV charging infrastructure, which would naturally extend from its existing power plant business. But for now, all eyes are on the assembly line—and the Sealion 6 is set to lead the way.