A joint venture between two Chinese companies and one Pakistani company is set to commence local production of electric bikes and three-wheelers next month. The vehicles will be launched at the upcoming Karachi Expo.  This was stated by Jim Li, country sales manager at Dongjin Battery Pakistan, in an interview with Gwadar Pro. Dongjin provides batteries, while Benling Group of China offers technical support and the Crown Group of Pakistan has an established network of dealers.  These three companies will collaborate to establish Pakistan's leading electric vehicle brand, providing better support for green mobility in the country, Jim Li added. Dongjin Battery's production facility was founded in 2020 at Port Qasim, Karachi.  "We have so far invested $4 million and created 250 direct and 1,000 indirect jobs in Pakistan," he said.

"Our products are UPS batteries, e-bike batteries, and motorcycle batteries. We have made technological innovations, such as adjusting the battery formula and electrolyte concentration according to local climate conditions.  These innovations have resulted in our products outperforming those imported from abroad," Jim Li stated.  "We also have plans to export batteries from Pakistan, and set up our factory in Karachi," he said.  Furthermore, "We have already begun preparations for establishing our raw material and casing factories in Pakistan to develop a comprehensive lead-acid battery production system. Our raw material factory will commence production in the latter half of next year, which will help reduce production costs and provide Pakistan's market with high-quality yet cost-effective products," Jim Li added.

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