UAE-based electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer and smart mobility firm NWTN is entering the Pakistani market through a strategic agreement with JW Corporation, granting the company exclusive rights to use JW’s complete knock-down (CKD) automotive assembly plant in Lahore’s China-Pakistan Special Economic Zone.
Under the agreement, NWTN will issue new shares to JW Corporation, giving the Pakistani firm an undisclosed stake in the company. The deal allows NWTN to leverage JW’s 564,000 sq ft CKD facility to produce multifunctional EVs for global markets while accessing a nationwide sales network of more than 400 outlets in Pakistan.
Pakistan As An Export Hub
The Lahore facility positions Pakistan as a key export hub linking South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. NWTN plans to use the plant to manufacture vehicles for both domestic and international markets, benefiting from JW’s established distribution channels.
Pakistan’s EV market is in its early stages, with fewer than 15,000 EVs currently on the road, predominantly two- and three-wheelers. The government aims to increase adoption to 100,000 electric cars and 500,000 two- and three-wheelers within five years. However, high prices, limited charging infrastructure, and low consumer awareness remain key challenges to growth.
NWTN’s Regional Footprint
NWTN is already active in the Middle East. Last year, the company partnered with Jordanian Manaseer Group to assemble and distribute vehicles in Jordan and the wider MENA region. The collaboration included setting up an EV factory in Jordan with a total investment of USD 80 million.
With the Pakistan expansion, NWTN aims to strengthen its position as a regional EV leader, tapping into emerging markets and establishing a robust manufacturing and distribution network across multiple continents.
