Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD has delivered more than 2,000 new energy vehicles (NEVs) to Pakistan, its largest shipment to date, the company said, highlighting growing demand for electric mobility despite persistent challenges such as limited charging infrastructure.

The vehicles arrived at Karachi Port aboard a roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) vessel and were unloaded directly at the Karachi Gateway Terminal, allowing them to be driven off the ship without the need for cranes.

Mega Motor Company (MMC), BYD’s official partner in Pakistan, said the shipment reflects rising consumer interest in electric vehicles as buyers increasingly recognise their economic and environmental benefits.

In a statement, BYD said the growing size of its shipments demonstrates its commitment to making NEVs more accessible and supporting Pakistan’s transition to cleaner and more sustainable transport.

Industry analysts, however, cautioned that while demand is strengthening, the pace of EV adoption could slow unless key infrastructure challenges are addressed.

Osama Naeem, an investment analyst at FRIM Ventures, told Business Recorder the latest shipment signals encouraging early acceptance of electric vehicles and supports Pakistan’s long-term goals of reducing fuel imports, easing pressure on the external account and cutting carbon emissions.

He noted that most early buyers have been urban motorists with predictable driving patterns, but wider adoption may be held back by an underdeveloped charging network, limited maintenance and repair facilities, and uncertainty over resale values.

Menka Kirpalani, an equity research analyst at Arif Habib Limited, said the size of the shipment suggests demand for BYD vehicles has exceeded the company’s initial expectations.

She said BYD is currently relying on completely built-up (CBU) imports to meet demand ahead of the planned start of local assembly by the end of this year, with the large shipment expected to help clear existing booking backlogs.

According to Kirpalani, electric vehicles currently account for around 4% to 5% of Pakistan’s automobile market.

The recent government’s decision to extend the 1 per cent tax on the import and sale of EVs for another year has been a key driver of adoption.

Expanding public charging infrastructure, offering easier financing and promoting local manufacturing would further accelerate the shift to electric mobility, she said.

Danish Khaliq, Vice President for Sales and Strategy at BYD Pakistan-MMC, described the shipment as a milestone reflecting growing consumer confidence in new energy vehicles.

He said the company remained committed to improving vehicle availability, strengthening after-sales services and expanding its charging network to support customers across Pakistan.

BYD Pakistan Country Head Lei Jian said Pakistan remains an important market for the company’s global expansion strategy, reaffirming its commitment to supporting the country’s transition towards cleaner transportation.