Lucky Motors Partners with GAC on EVs in Pakistan

Why this is here: Pakistan’s solar power now supplies around 25% of the country’s electricity, supporting the viability of overnight EV charging for urban customers.

Lucky Motors and China’s Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC) launched electric vehicle models across Pakistan this week. The companies plan to begin local assembly of GAC’s EVs in Karachi as early as December 2026. This move comes amid rising fuel prices in Pakistan, which have doubled in the last four years, and increased adoption of rooftop solar power.

Lucky Motors expects an initial shipment of GAC cars to sell out in about two months. Currently, electric vehicles represent a small portion of Pakistan’s annual car sales, though two-wheeler EV sales nearly tripled to roughly 5% recently. The company also intends to explore battery swapping technology and potentially export Pakistani-assembled vehicles to other right-hand drive markets.

Faisal of Lucky Motors noted the firm is also studying local battery manufacturing, dependent on upcoming government policy. Islamabad aims for 30% of car sales to be electric by 2030 and has pledged $400 million for charging infrastructure. The success of this venture relies on consistent government support and the continued expansion of Pakistan’s solar energy capacity.