GAC Group Enters Pakistan EV Market With AION and HYPTEC Electric Vehicle Lineup

GAC Group officially entered the Pakistan automotive market on May 20 through a partnership with Lucky Motor Corporation (LMC), introducing four electric vehicle models under the AION and HYPTEC brands. The launch marks a major expansion step for the Chinese automaker in right-hand-drive markets while strengthening Pakistan’s growing electric mobility landscape. Alongside vehicle introductions, the company confirmed long-term plans for localisation, dealer expansion, after-sales support, and mobility ecosystem development to strengthen its regional presence.

GAC Introduces AION UT and AION V Electric SUVs

The AION UT compact C-SUV hatchback was introduced with an ex-factory price of PKR 6.39 million. The vehicle is equipped with a 100 kW front-wheel-drive motor producing 145 Nm torque and paired with a 44.12 kWh LFP battery pack. GAC claims the model delivers a driving range of 400 km under NEDC standards and 355 km under WLTP testing. Charging capabilities include 64 kW DC fast charging that enables 10% to 80% charging in 40 minutes, along with 6.6 kW AC charging and vehicle-to-load functionality.

The AION V SUV was also launched at PKR 8.89 million with a more powerful 150 kW front-wheel-drive motor generating 240 Nm torque. The SUV uses a 64.5 kWh LFP battery and delivers a claimed range of 520 km under NEDC standards and 435 km under WLTP measurements. Fast charging support reaches 150 kW DC capacity, enabling battery charging from 10% to 80% in 26 minutes. The model additionally supports 6.6 kW AC charging and V2L capability for external power usage applications.

Electric Sedan and Flagship HYPTEC HT Added to Portfolio

The AION ES electric sedan joins the lineup with a 100 kW front-wheel-drive motor producing 225 Nm torque. The sedan uses a 55.7 kWh LFP battery pack and offers a claimed driving range of 442 km under NEDC testing and 376 km under WLTP standards. The vehicle supports 60 kW DC fast charging that can charge the battery from 10% to 80% in 34 minutes. Pricing details for the sedan have not yet been officially announced by the company.

The flagship HYPTEC HT was launched in two variants including the HT Elite priced at PKR 11.99 million and the HT Ultra Gullwing priced at PKR 13.99 million. Both variants feature a 250 kW rear-wheel-drive motor producing 380 Nm torque and are equipped with an 83 kWh LFP battery pack. The vehicle delivers a claimed range of 620 km under NEDC testing and 520 km under WLTP standards. The SUV also supports ultra-fast 400 kW DC charging capable of charging from 10% to 80% in 15 minutes.

GAC Pakistan EV Lineup Specifications

Local Manufacturing and Expansion Strategy in Pakistan

GAC International confirmed that its long-term strategy in Pakistan will include localisation initiatives covering products, sales channels, after-sales operations, and broader mobility ecosystem development. The company also plans to launch additional new energy vehicles in right-hand-drive markets over the next five years. To support market operations, brand showrooms have already been established in Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad. LMC’s knocked-down manufacturing facility will also support local assembly and production activities for future operations in the country.

Frequently Asked Questions

What electric vehicles has GAC launched in Pakistan?
GAC Group launched four electric vehicle models in Pakistan through its partnership with Lucky Motor Corporation. The lineup includes the AION UT hatchback, AION V SUV, AION ES sedan, and the flagship HYPTEC HT SUV. These models feature LFP battery technology, DC fast charging capability, and varying driving ranges targeting different customer segments in the Pakistani EV market. The launch also marks GAC’s expansion into right-hand-drive markets with long-term localisation and manufacturing support plans.

Will GAC manufacture electric vehicles locally in Pakistan?
GAC has confirmed plans to support localisation and manufacturing activities in Pakistan through Lucky Motor Corporation’s KD plant operations. The company stated that its strategy includes local production support, expansion of sales and after-sales channels, and development of a wider mobility ecosystem. GAC also plans to introduce additional new energy vehicles for right-hand-drive markets over the next five years, strengthening its long-term presence in Pakistan’s growing electric vehicle sector.