KARACHI (The Thursday Times) — BYD, China’s largest electric vehicle manufacturer, has officially launched the Shark, its first hybrid pickup truck in Pakistan. Rolled out in collaboration with its local partner Mega Motor Company (MMC), the Shark was unveiled in Karachi on 25 July and marks BYD’s formal entry into Pakistan’s commercial new energy vehicle (NEV) segment.
The model, named the BYD Shark 6 locally, is available in a single Premium plug-in hybrid electric variant and carries a starting price of PKR 19,950,000 (approximately USD 70,420). This makes it the first hybrid pickup truck currently available in Pakistan, equipped with BYD’s proprietary DMO technology, which combines Dual Mode hybrid capabilities with Off-road performance architecture.
The launch represents a strategic milestone for BYD as it continues to expand its global NEV presence beyond passenger vehicles. According to Liu Xue Liang, general manager of BYD’s Asia-Pacific automotive sales, the Shark reflects the company’s commitment to advancing green mobility through Chinese innovation.
This latest move builds on BYD’s earlier activity in Pakistan. In August 2024, the automaker introduced three models in the market: the all-electric Atto 3, the Seal EV, and the Sealion 6 hybrid SUV. The Atto 3, also known as Yuan Plus in China, and the Sealion 6, marketed as Song Plus DM-i in its home market, positioned BYD as an early mover in Pakistan’s premium NEV category.
The Shark had already debuted overseas in Mexico on 14 May 2024 and has since expanded to Brazil, Australia, Cambodia, and Peru. Its arrival in Pakistan is paired with news that BYD is building a local NEV manufacturing plant near Karachi. The factory, confirmed by BYD Pakistan’s Vice President of Sales and Strategy, Danish Khaliq, will begin operations in mid-2026.
The upcoming plant will run on a double-shift model and is expected to produce up to 25,000 units annually, with the first locally assembled BYD EV slated for rollout by July or August 2026. The investment aims to support regional demand for affordable, eco-conscious vehicles and signals the deepening of industrial cooperation between China and Pakistan in the clean energy space.
