Chinese automaker Chery has started local production of its new energy vehicle (NEV) in Pakistan, with the first Jaecoo J7 SHS hybrid SUV rolling off the complete knocked-down (CKD) assembly line in Faisalabad on Dec. 2, Gwadar Pro reported on Tuesday.  It is the first Chinese-branded NEV to enter local CKD production in Pakistan, marking a step forward in industrial cooperation between the two countries in the growing clean-mobility sector.

Jaecoo J7 SHS, part of Chery’s Omoda & Jaecoo lineup, is designed for global markets and offers a claimed driving range of more than 1,200 km. The model aims to tap into Pakistan’s demand for fuel-efficient vehicles amid rising energy costs.

The rollout comes about four months after the model’s local launch, with strong pre-sales reported, according to Hasan Mansha of Nishat Group, Chery’s local partner. He said localization and market response underline the competitiveness of Chinese NEV technology in Pakistan and will support job creation and technology transfer.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP) — Pak-China