BYD-Mega Motor Company’s purpose-built new energy vehicle assembly plant in Gharo, Sindh, has entered its final construction phase.
The company expects the factory to become operational during the second half of 2026. Recent reports place the planned opening in the fourth quarter, following earlier timeline revisions.
Factory Equipment Installation Underway
“Construction of BYD-Mega Motor Company’s purpose-built NEV assembly factory in Gharo is now in its final stages, with equipment installation and commissioning underway. The plant is scheduled to come online in H2.”
The project carries an estimated investment of $150 million. It will initially assemble about 25,000 vehicles annually and could later expand its capacity to 50,000 units.
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Hub Power Company holds a 50% interest in the venture through Hub Power Holdings and Mega Motor Company. BYD Auto Industry Company provides the Chinese automaker’s manufacturing technology and vehicle expertise.
Pakistan’s Special Technology Zones Authority lists the project as a 73.4-acre industrial zone in Gharo, District Thatta. The facility has a covered area of more than 1.86 million square feet.
The site sits around 38 kilometres from Port Qasim and 54 kilometres from Jinnah International Airport. Its location should support the movement of imported components and finished vehicles.
Testing Required Before Volume Production
BYD-Mega Motor Company completed the project in less than 18 months, according to its latest update.
“Built in under 18 months, the project represents one of the fastest automotive manufacturing developments of its scale in Pakistan. As with any world-class manufacturing operation, a thorough process of equipment validation, production trials and quality testing is required to ensure it meets BYD’s global standards before volume production can commence.”
The commissioning stage involves checking newly installed equipment and testing the complete assembly process. Production trials will allow engineers to identify faults before customer vehicles leave the line.
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The plant will integrate vehicle assembly, testing, workforce training and smart-factory systems. STZA says it will also use automated processes, digital monitoring and manufacturing execution systems to track production and quality.
Reuters earlier reported that the factory would begin with imported parts and some locally produced non-electric components. The company plans to serve Pakistan first, while future exports will depend on logistics and commercial viability.
Pakistan EV Market Enters New Phase
BYD entered Pakistan’s passenger vehicle market in 2024 through its partnership with Mega Motor Company. It began delivering imported electric vehicles in March 2025 before expanding its local portfolio.
The company currently markets models including the Atto 2, Atto 3, Seal, Sealion 7 and Shark 6.
Local assembly could help BYD control supply, shorten delivery periods and gradually increase local content. It could also support the company’s goal of securing about 30% of Pakistan’s combined EV and plug-in hybrid market by 2030.
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Hubco is expanding charging infrastructure alongside the factory investment. The company recently reported 24 operational DC fast-charging sites along the Karachi-Peshawar motorway network.
The Gharo plant represents a major step in Pakistan’s shift from importing new energy vehicles to assembling them locally. However, commercial output will begin only after BYD completes commissioning, trials and global-standard quality checks.
