KARACHI: In a landmark move for Pakistan’s electric vehicle (EV) sector, BYD Pakistan – Mega Motor Company (BYD|MMC) has signed a strategic partnership with HUBCO Green (Private) Limited (HGL) to establish the country’s most extensive DC fast-charging network for new energy vehicles (NEVs).
This initiative is set to be a game-changer in accelerating Pakistan’s transition toward sustainable mobility by directly addressing one of the key challenges in EV adoption — the lack of reliable charging infrastructure. As part of the agreement, approximately 128 DC fast chargers will be installed nationwide over the next three years, with 50 targeted for deployment by December 2025.
The charging network will be developed across three primary segments:
Urban centers, in collaboration with leading Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) such as PSO, PARCO Gunvor, and Attock Petroleum Limited;
Intercity travel corridors, with charging points placed every 150–200 kilometers along highways and motorways;
Destination hubs, including malls, hotels, hospitals, and commercial centers for enhanced consumer convenience.
Several fast chargers have already been deployed in Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad, including at PSO fuel stations and BYD dealerships.
Danish Khaliq, Vice President Sales and Strategy at BYD Pakistan, emphasized that this partnership is a major step toward eliminating range anxiety — a critical barrier to NEV adoption. “We are not only building infrastructure but creating confidence that electric mobility is both practical and sustainable for all Pakistanis,” he said.
Masood Zafar, Vice President Projects at HUBCO, echoed the sentiment, stating, “This collaboration marks our commitment to a green future, laying the foundation for clean mobility and contributing meaningfully to Pakistan’s development goals.”
This initiative aligns closely with Pakistan’s climate action agenda and sets a precedent for public-private collaboration in the country’s green transformation.
