Pakistan

On July 23, Dewan Farooque Motors Limited (DFML) announced that the jigs required for the manufacturing of electric vehicles has been installed and physical verification of the manufacturing facilities of EGML (Eco-Green Motors Limited) at its assembly plant is being conducted by the technical team of engineering development board (EDB).

The update came in continuation of the agreement dated May 30, 2024, regarding the toll manufacturing agreement between DFML and EGML for manufacturing electric vehicles.

Based on Dewan Farooque Motors Limited's stock exchange notification

On July 12, Indus Motor Company, assembler, and manufacturer of Toyota vehicles in Pakistan announced that it has decided to shut down its production plant from July 15 to July 22, 2024 (both days inclusive) due to current low level of inventory of manufactured vehicles, shortage of parts and components for manufacturing of vehicles and supply chain challenges.

Based on the Indus Motor Company Limited stock exchange notification

On June 11, multiple sources reported that BYD (HUBCO) had imported test units of the SEALION 6, a plug-in hybrid SUV, to Pakistan. The company plans to launch the vehicle in the local market if it proves compatible with the local terrains. The BYD SEALION 6 dynamic variant features a 1.5L 4-cylinder PHEV engine paired with a single front e-motor, delivering 300Nm of torque and a maximum power of 160kW. The premium variant has a 1.5L 4-cylinder turbo PHEV engine and dual e-motors (front and rear), producing 550Nm of torque and 238kW of power. Both variants come with an 18.3kWh BYD Blade (LFP) battery.

Based on multiple sources