Sazgar opens Philippines assembly plant with capacity of approximately 12,000 three-wheelers

Sazgar Engineering Works SAZEW inaugurated its first vehicle assembly plant outside Pakistan in Laguna province, Philippines, on October 29. The facility has annual capacity for approximately 12,000 three-wheelers and will assemble electric and internal combustion engine models.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. inaugurated the facility. At the event, Marcos said Sazgar’s electric three-wheelers can travel 100 to 210 kilometres on one charge. He also cited opportunities for local suppliers of battery-related components, rubber, lubricants and other automotive parts.

Sazgar has manufacturing operations in Lahore and makes and sells vehicles, automotive parts and accessories, as well as household electronic appliances. Its product range includes three-wheelers, tractor wheel rims and passenger vehicles, including SUVs under the Haval brand. The company exports three-wheelers to Japan, Ethiopia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Mauritania and Afghanistan. In September 2025, it identified the Philippines, Mexico and Afghanistan as target export markets as part of its international expansion strategy.

SAZEW closed at Rs1,400.25 on Friday, October 30, down Rs33.11, or 2.31%.