Bestway Group introduces Geely electric vehicles from a newly acquired Karachi plant
Bestway Group has launched Geely Auto in Pakistan, taking over the former Proton facility at Port Qasim to assemble three electric models.
The Pakistani conglomerate Bestway Group announced the start of Geely Auto operations after purchasing the Proton assembly plant in Karachi's Port Qasim area. Its subsidiary Bestway Automotive will serve as the exclusive distributor, handling sales and service for the EX2 hatchback, EX5 SUV and Starray EM-i range-extended EV. Group Managing Director Irfan Sheikh highlighted plans for local parts sourcing and a nationwide charging network. Geely’s vice-president Evin Ye noted that Pakistan is the brand’s first South Asian market and its only automaker with a low-orbit satellite network.
Why it matters
The launch marks Pakistan's first major electric-vehicle assembly line, boosting local jobs and advancing the country's EV infrastructure.
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