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BYD’s Shark officially roars into Pakistan’s hybrid truck market

Chinese automaker BYD has launched the Shark, Pakistan’s first hybrid pickup truck, in partnership with Mega Motor Company as part of a broader plan to begin local EV assembly near Karachi by mid-2026, cementing its entry into South Asia’s green mobility market.

BYD’s Shark hybrid pickup lands in Pakistan with off-road power and a $70K price tag as local EV assembly gears up for 2026. — Anusak Laowilas/NurPhoto via Getty Images
Officials from both companies suggest more NEVs are expected soon under the Omoda and Jaecoo names, further signalling a long-term commitment to local EV production. — Peerapon Boonyakiat/SOPA Images/LightRocket
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