BYD and HUBCO Green commit to enabling long-distance travel for NEV users through charging network expansion on motorways

In a first-of-its-kind collaboration, BYD Pakistan – Mega Motor Company and HUBCO Green Limited (HGL), subsidiaries of The Hub Power Company Limited (HUBCO), have partnered with Pakistan State Oil (PSO) to expand the New Energy Vehicle (NEV) charging network and address range anxiety among NEV users. This commitment was announced at the inauguration of their state-of-the-art NEV Charging Station on Lahore-Islamabad Motorway (M-2), one of Pakistan’s busiest and most vital intercity route.

As part of the Company’s strategic entry into NEV market through BYD Pakistan – Mega Motor Company (MMC), this launch marks a major milestone in their mission to accelerate NEV adoption in Pakistan, enabling seamless long-distance travel, and providing convenience to NEV users. HUBCO Green has a long-term plan to develop a nationwide NEV charging infrastructure every 200 km from Karachi to Peshawar, alleviating range anxiety for NEV users and promoting environmental sustainability.

Along with HGL’s EV Charging Station, this PSO Experience Hub on Magic River Rest Stop also features a Vibe Café and Store to provide customers with a space that offers both comfort and convenience while their vehicles recharge.

Speaking at the launch event, Mr. Kamran Kamal, CEO, HUBCO, stated: “HUBCO Green is a strategic extension of our long-term view on where the country’s mobility landscape is headed. At the heart of our mandate is a commitment to promote sustainability and an environmentally responsible automobile sector. Our focus is on building NEV charging infrastructure where it creates the most value, at scale, with the right partners, and ahead of the curve. This strategic partnership with PSO is a step in operationalizing that vision. With the inauguration of this NEV charging station, we reaffirm our commitment to a cleaner, greener Pakistan.”

Mr. Mohsin Mangi, CSTO, PSO, asserted: “At PSO, we’re driving Pakistan’s energy transformation. Our partnership with HUBCO Green is a major milestone toward sustainable mobility. By turning our widespread retail network into clean-energy hubs, we’re preparing the foundation for a smarter, more environmentally friendly Pakistan. The launch of this EV charging station isn’t just about technology, it reflects our commitment to protecting the environment and serving today’s traveler. And we’re not stopping at EVs. With VIBE, we’ve introduced modular, SEED certified convenience stores connected to our e-commerce platform, designed for seamless, sustainable retail on the move. VIBE Café offers barista-quality coffees and artisanal treats for those little moments of indulgence. Through Asaan Safar, we’re enhancing travel comfort with executive amenities along key routes, all coordinated through the Fuelink app. Each of these projects is part of one clear goal: to support every traveler, with cleaner energy, elevated services and genuine care.”

The station features a 60kW fast charger that can simultaneously charge two vehicles, delivering a 50% charge, for instance, to the BYD Atto 3 in less than 30 minutes, which is equivalent to 160–200 km, ideal for staying powered up while on the go.

Leveraging HUBCO’s focused ambitions in the NEV sphere through BYD-MMC and with PSO’s vast retail footprint, HGL lays the groundwork for a reliable, countrywide NEV charging network that supports Pakistan’s evolving mobility needs and its broader environmental goals.