K-Electric and Mega Motor Company, the local partner of BYD Pakistan, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide a dedicated 5MW power connection, scalable up to 7.5MW, for BYD-MMC’s upcoming manufacturing facility in Pakistan. The plant is scheduled to go live in 2026.
Under the agreement, BYD-MMC will develop and fund the dedicated power infrastructure, with K-Electric facilitating the connection and supply. The arrangement ensures reliable, flexible, and scalable electricity as production volumes increase. The power solution is designed to support BYD-MMC’s automated and technology-driven manufacturing operations, aligning performance with global production standards.
The partnership reflects growing confidence among international manufacturers in Pakistan’s industrial ecosystem and energy framework. As BYD prepares to localise production of its New Energy Vehicles (NEVs), uninterrupted power supply remains critical to maintaining efficiency, quality, and automation across manufacturing lines.
Commenting on the development, Moonis Alvi, CEO of K-Electric, said:
“This collaboration underscores the growing trust of global manufacturers in KE’s capability to support complex and high-demand industrial operations. By enabling scalable power solutions, KE remains committed to supporting industrial development while advancing Pakistan’s journey towards sustainability and clean energy goals.”
From BYD-MMC’s side, Aly Khan, CEO of BYD Pakistan – Mega Motor Company, emphasised the strategic importance of the agreement.
“We are committed to leading Pakistan’s transition to sustainable mobility by bringing the world’s number one NEV technology to the country, localising manufacturing, and building ecosystems that lay the foundation for long-term industrial growth,” he said.
“As we prepare our manufacturing operations to go live, this partnership and investment with K-Electric is critical to operating at global standards and scaling our operations. Such collaborations encourage further greenfield investment and support Pakistan’s future economic goals.”
Beyond immediate manufacturing needs, the MoU lays the groundwork for a long-term strategic partnership between the two companies. It supports broader objectives, including clean energy adoption, the expansion of sustainable mobility, and the shared vision of a Greener Pakistan aligned with global sustainability goals.
The agreement also marks the latest in a series of K-Electric’s private-sector partnerships aimed at accelerating Pakistan’s industrialisation. It signals rising private-sector confidence in KE’s ability to deliver dependable, scalable power solutions, particularly for industries that rely on advanced technology and continuous operations.
Founded in 1913 and privatised in 2005, K-Electric remains Pakistan’s only vertically integrated power utility, supplying electricity to Karachi and adjoining areas. With majority ownership held by a consortium of regional investors and the Government of Pakistan retaining a significant stake, KE continues to play a central role in supporting large-scale industrial growth across the country.
