Another Electric Car is Set to Enter the Pakistani Market

Pakistan’s electric vehicle landscape is gaining momentum. Following the National Electric Vehicle Policy 2025–30, a new electric car model—built on a modular EV platform—is ready to enter the local market through MG Pakistan. This latest addition highlights growing consumer choice and innovation in the country's EV ecosystem.

• National EV push: The government aims for 30% of new vehicles to be electric by 2030 

• Subsidy-backed market: Rs 9 billion allocated for e‑bike and e‑rickshaw subsidies in 2025‑26, fueling EV momentum 

• Infrastructure push: Charging stations are being installed across motorways and urban centers

• Consumer traction: Local assembler MG is expanding its EV range, signaling both demand and readiness.

MG Pakistan, a collaboration between SAIC Motor (China) and JW‑SEZ Group, is preparing to add the MG ES5 EV, a compact SUV, alongside its established ZS EV model 

• Modular Scalable Platform (MSP): Longer wheelbase, modern design

• Dimensions: Length ~4,476 mm; width ~1,849 mm; height ~1,621 mm

• Technology: Grille-less aerodynamic front, split LED headlights, full-width LED taillight bar

• Positioning: Fully electric—no hybrid variants planned 

• Electrification at scale: ES5 brings cutting-edge global EV tech to Pakistan.

• Choice and competition: Comes as alternatives like BYD's Atto 3 and Sealion, priced from Q4 2024 .

• Local assembly potential: Though initial imports may be CBU, the platform is rife with CKD opportunities under NEV policy.

• BYD partnership: Mega Motors (Hubco) is set to assemble BYD models (Atto 3, Seal, Sealion) in Karachi from 2026

• Charging network: BYD plans 20–30 fast-charging stations initially, 

• Fuel & foreign-exchange saving: Estimated 2–2.7 billion litres annually, about $1 billion in import savings 

• Health and emissions benefits: Projected reduction of 4.5 million tonnes of CO₂ and $405 million in health costs yearly

• EV targets: 30% of new vehicle sales by 2030, with some bodies projecting 50% EV adoption 

Infrastructure Needs

• Despite progress, EV charging points remain limited—NEV policy targets 40 motorway stations, but urban rollout lags

Cost & Affordability

• MG ES5 EV price point unannounced; may depend on import duties and localization.

• Local assembly and CKD benefits (tax cuts, lower duties) are essential to reduce costs.

Consumer Readiness

• EV registration and taxation systems are still adjusting to motor (kW) rather than cc metrics

• Educating buyers on range, battery life, and charging logistics is critical.

This wave of EV introductions, including MG ES5, BYD’s models, and subsidy-driven two/three-wheelers, is laying the foundation for a cleaner, tech-driven automotive revolution in Pakistan. Car buyers will benefit from more choices—compact hatchbacks, SUVs, and eventually local EV models.