China's BYD in talks to introduce ultra-fast EV charging technology in Pakistan

Chinese carmaker BYD is holding talks with its Pakistani partner, Mega Motor Company (MMC), about bringing its newest ultra-fast charging system to the country, according to Business Recorder. The firm's Asia Pacific auto sales chief, Liu Xueliang, said BYD is weighing how the Mega Flash Charging system might be made available to local buyers. That system draws on the second-generation Blade Battery and aims to cut charging times considerably.

Liu indicated that the system is meant for upcoming models built on the latest battery platform, while current BYD vehicles will still work with the charging network at differing speeds. Its arrival in Pakistan, however, hinges on readiness of infrastructure, consultation with stakeholders and later product planning. In parallel, BYD's local assembly plant is close to opening, targeted for the latter half of 2026.

According to Liu, the factory will be BYD's sixth plant outside China, starting with yearly capacity of 25,000 vehicles that can be raised to 50,000. The plant is forecast to generate over 1,100 jobs and contribute to growth of the country's EV sector. Liu also projected emissions savings of roughly 165,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide by 2034 and said more details will follow later.