Electric vehicle ( EV ) Industries

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Pakistan proposes 1% GST on electric vehicles, opposes IMF plan for 18% tax - Profit by Pakistan Today

Industries Ministry commits to reducing auto sector tariffs below 6% by 2030 but seeks lower taxes and higher import duties to support local industry

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Pakistan, China agree to explore cooperation in battery cell manufacturing​

By Staff Reporter | APP
May 24, 2026

ISLAMABAD, May 24 (APP): Pakistan and China on Sunday agreed to form a joint working group to assess potential cooperation in battery cell manufacturing and advanced energy technologies in line with Pakistan’s growing demand for electric vehicles and energy storage systems.

In this regard, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister for Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan, Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain, and Federal Secretary for Industries and Production Saif Anjum, visited the headquarters of CALB Group in Changzhou, Jiangsu Province, as part of ongoing engagements aimed at strengthening Pakistan-China industrial and technology cooperation, said a news release.

During the visit, the delegation was briefed on CALB’s advanced battery technology platforms, manufacturing capabilities, research and development activities, and global expansion initiatives in the field of lithium battery systems and advanced energy solutions.

Discussions focused on Pakistan’s growing potential in electric mobility, battery energy storage systems (BESS), industrial electrification, and the long-term development of an integrated new energy ecosystem.

 

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23 new auto models, 87% electrified​

Chinese brands lead as nine full EVs, 11 plug-in hybrids prepare for launch

Usman Hanif
May 31, 2026

Despite persistent scepticism over whether electric vehicles (EVs) can gain meaningful traction in Pakistan amid infrastructure constraints, high upfront costs and concerns over power availability, the country's automobile sector appears set for its most significant transformation in decades.

Industry data compiled by Arif Habib Limited (AHL) indicates that around 23 new vehicle models are expected to enter the Pakistani market between June and December 2026, with electrified vehicles overwhelmingly dominating the pipeline.

Of the planned launches, nine are fully electric vehicles (EVs), 11 are plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) or range-extended electric vehicles (REEVs), while only three are conventional internal combustion engine (ICE) models.

"In the listed space, recent launches include GAC's Aion V and Aion UT, while upcoming models ... underscore sustained new launches across multiple segments and price points," noted AHL.

 

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The launch calendar begins with a busy June, when seven vehicles are expected to enter the market. These include the petrol-powered Changan UNI-S, Jetour T1 and Jetour T2, alongside the GWM Cannon Alpha and Omoda C7 plug-in hybrids. MG is also expected to introduce two fully electric vehicles, the IM5 and IM6.

July is set to feature four electrified launches, including the Jaecoo J8 PHEV, Nevo Q05 REEV, Deepal G318 REEV and the all-electric Nevo A06. August will bring the Ora 03 EV, Deepal Hunter K50 REEV and Avatr 11 EV, while September is expected to see the arrival of the Chery QQ3 electric hatchback and Deepal S09 REEV.

Another electric model, the Changan Lumin, is scheduled for October. Although no launches are expected in November, the year will conclude with a strong December lineup featuring six vehicles, including the Denza B5, BYD Sealion 6, Denza B8 and Nevo Q07 hybrids, as well as the Avatr 07 and Aion ES electric vehicles.

 

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"The world-renowned and globally famous Chinese EV titans are entering Pakistan in high-profile joint ventures," said automobile industry expert and consultant Shafiq Ahmed Shaikh. He believes the transition is being driven by policy reforms and changing investment priorities.

Pakistan's automotive sector is undergoing a massive structural shift that began under the Auto Industry Development and Export Policy (AIDEP) 2021-26 and is expected to accelerate under the forthcoming Auto Policy 2026-31, according to him.

He said both existing and new automakers are reallocating investment from traditional petrol-powered vehicles toward EVs, PHEVs, REEVs, battery electric vehicles and hybrid technologies. Chinese manufacturers are establishing local assembly operations to support long-term growth.

 

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The government's target is to save around $4.5 billion through the gradual electrification of the transport sector. Current incentives include a 1% customs duty on EV-specific, completely knocked-down (CKD) parts and a reduced 1% sales tax on locally manufactured EVs equipped with batteries below 50 kilowatt-hours.

Industry stakeholders also expect greater localisation as production volumes increase.

"The sector hopes to expand domestic vehicle manufacturing beyond 500,000 units annually by the end of the decade, while generating up to $1 billion in automotive exports through locally assembled right-hand-drive vehicles," Shaikh said.

 

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Pakistan commuters switch to EV scooters as petrol prices soar

The shift towards electric bikes has accelerated following sharp increases in fuel prices linked to volatility in global oil markets amid tensions in the Middle East.

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E-bus operations suspended after power disruption at charging station in Karachi

Days-long outage at Mehran Depot leaves over 30 e-buses inoperative, disrupting travel for thousands of commuters; Official says bus service expected to resume once power supply is normalised.

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