Islamabad, Oct 23 (INP): A milestone was achieved as the 10,000th HAVAL vehicle rolled off the production line at SAZGAR Engineering Works Ltd’ KD factory in Pakistan.  This occasion marks a collaboration between SAZGAR and Chinese auto brand Great Wall Motor (GWM), which has flourished since its inception. Since commencing operations in September 2022, the KD factory has witnessed robust growth and has manufactured two globally renowned models: HAVAL H6 and HAVAL JOLION.  HAVAL H6 HEV, the first locally assembled New Energy Vehicle (NEV) in the country, has garnered immense popularity since its launch, swiftly becoming the region’s best-selling SUV, Gwadar Pro reported on Wednesday. This success highlights the growing demand for eco-friendly and technologically advanced vehicles in Pakistan. 

These energy products have helped increase the penetration rate of NEVs in the Pakistani passenger car market from less than 1% in 2022 to nearly 11% in 2024. Attending the roll-out ceremony, Rana Tanveer Hussain, Federal Minister for Industries and Production of Pakistan, emphasized the positive and crucial impact that the collaboration between Pakistan and China has had on the local automotive landscape.  “The collaboration has provided Pakistani consumers with access to new models that meet global standards,” he said.  “This has greatly enhanced our travel quality and accelerated the transition towards more sustainable and eco-friendly transportation options.” In addition to the two assembled SUV models, SAZGAR plans to launch three new energy vehicles—OAR 03, ORA 07, and TANK 500 HEV—this year. Looking ahead, it plans to launch more NEV products, including plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and battery electric vehicles (BEVs).

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP) — Pak-China