Dewan Farooque Motors to Launch Chinese-Made Electric Trucks in Pakistan
Dewan Farooque Motors Limited, a Karachi-based automobile manufacturer and importer, has announced plans to locally assemble Chinese electric trucks, branded Kama, with a scheduled launch in the first quarter of 2025.
According to Kashif Riaz, Director of Projects at Dewan Farooque Motors, the Kama electric truck will be based on the durable Shehzore diesel model. Completely built units (CBUs) have already arrived in Pakistan for testing, and local assembly will commence before the official launch.
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The Kama electric truck is designed to be cost-effective and environmentally friendly. It offers a range of 300 kilometers and features rapid charging capabilities, addressing the high fuel consumption typically associated with commercial trucks and significantly lowering operating costs.
The introduction of the Kama electric truck is in line with Pakistan’s National Electric Vehicles Policy (NEVP), which sets ambitious goals for electric vehicle (EV) adoption. The policy aims for 30% of all passenger and heavy-duty truck sales to be electric by 2030, with the goal rising to 90% by 2040. The Kama truck represents an important step in Pakistan’s transition to sustainable transportation.
Riaz emphasized the immense potential for electric vehicle production in Pakistan, citing the country’s resources, skilled workforce, and infrastructure as key advantages. With abundant lithium resources and the capability to produce batteries domestically, Pakistan has the potential to eliminate the need for traditional engines and transmissions, positioning itself to become a global exporter of electric vehicles and components.
Riaz also pointed out the economic and environmental benefits of widespread EV adoption, including the opportunity to earn carbon credits from the World Bank. However, he stressed the need for stronger government support, such as additional duty exemptions, to encourage and accelerate local EV production.
