BYD Pakistan launched on Friday its Shark 6 Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) – the country’s first PHEV in the pickup truck segment – at a price of Rs19.95 million.
BYD officials and auto sector experts believe the launch of Shark 6 PHEV will help fill the market gap, while attracting customers through its comfort, features, and luxury in comparison with other pickup trucks.
Talking to Business Recorder earlier this week, PakWheels co-founder Suneel Munj said because of poor road infrastructure and for want of a proper charging network, PHEV was being launched so that commuters could use both plug-in hybrid and engine.
According to a company statement, BYD Shark 6 is “built for adventure, offering multiple terrain modes, including Mud, Snow, and Sand, ensuring complete control across diverse landscapes”.
“Its rugged Cell-to-Chassis battery integration provides added protection on rough terrain, while a robust suspension system keeps the ride smooth and stable. Adding to its versatility, BYD Shark 6 features Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) capability, transforming it into a mobile power station, perfect for camping trips, emergency situations, or powering tools on the go.”
Kamran Kamal, CEO Hubco, in the launch event said, “To empower the customers with accessible and practical commutes, PHEVs like the BYD Shark 6 offer added convenience and peace of mind, even for long-distance journeys. NEV [New Energy Vehicles] owners can now enjoy their vehicles without range anxiety and travel long distances with confidence. Hubco Green has partnered with the leading OMCs, leveraging their extensive nationwide presence, to establish a robust network of charging infrastructure across Pakistan, aiming to install a charging station every 200KMs on Lahore-Islamabad Motorway by the end of next year.”
BYD plans to roll out its first car assembled in Pakistan by July or August 2026 to capture growing demand for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles in the region, a company executive said this week.
BYD, the world’s top EV maker, has been expanding rapidly outside its home market, where it is in a strong price war. The Pakistan plant addresses rising demand from emerging markets and allows the company to take advantage of incentives offered by the Pakistani government.
The plant has been under construction since April near Karachi in a partnership between BYD and Mega Motor Company, a subsidiary of Pakistani utility Hub Power, Danish Khaliq, vice president of sales and strategy at BYD Pakistan, told Reuters.
