United Arab Emirates' NWTNJoining Forces with Pakistan's JW Corporation for the Manufacturing of Electric Commercial Vehicles
The electric vehicle (EV) market in Pakistan is experiencing rapid growth, with the government's supportive policy framework and increasing foreign investments playing a significant role. One of the latest developments in this sector is the partnership between UAE's NWTN Inc. and Pakistan's JW Corporation.
The agreement marks one of the largest foreign entries into Pakistan's emerging EV market. NWTN will have exclusive use of JW's complete knock-down (CKD) automotive assembly facility in Lahore's China-Pakistan Special Economic Zone. Additionally, NWTN will also have access to JW's nationwide sales network of over 400 outlets.
The partnership aims to bring "market-competitive multifunctional new energy commercial vehicles to the global market." NWTN CEO Benjamin Zhai mentioned that the tie-up advances the UAE's sustainable manufacturing goals under its national vision. The 563,000-square-foot facility will be used in the partnership.
Pakistan has approximately 70,000 electric motorcycles, 5,200 electric cars, and 450 electric buses on its roads, showcasing early adoption. Electric two-wheeler sales surged 61.5% in the first half of 2025 to over 38,000 units, capturing about 4.6% of the total vehicle market. The government targets 2 million EVs by 2030, focusing not only on personal vehicles but also commercial and public transport segments.
The National Electric Vehicle Policy offers subsidies exceeding Rs100 billion (~$353 million), tariff reductions on electricity for EV charging, and a plan to establish 3,000 charging stations nationwide by 2030, facilitating infrastructure development.
Challenges remain, such as the need for improvement in power generation efficiency, local manufacturing scale-up, and competition with well-entrenched traditional vehicles. However, the combined momentum of government policy, foreign investment, and growing consumer acceptance point to solid growth potential for Pakistan’s EV market over the next decade.
Progress in achieving these targets has been slowed by high costs, limited charging infrastructure, and low consumer awareness. Industry analysts suggest that such ventures could help Pakistan become an EV manufacturing and export hub for regional markets.
Meanwhile, Chinese automaker BYD plans to begin production in Pakistan by mid-2026. This strategic entry brings advanced battery technology, manufacturing know-how, and charging infrastructure investment, accelerating market maturation.
With urban air pollution high and fuel import costs significant, EV adoption aligns with government and societal priorities. The collaboration between NWTN Inc. and JW Corporation introduces advanced EV technology to Pakistan's manufacturing ecosystem, further bolstering the country's push towards a cleaner, more sustainable future.
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