PSO, BYD, HUBCO Green Expand NEV Charging Network

Staff Report

ISLAMABAD:  Pakistan State Oil (PSO), BYD Pakistan – Mega Motor Company (MMC) and HUBCO Green (HGL) jointly unveiled their first New Energy Vehicle (NEV) fast-charging station along the M 2 motorway—a vital artery connecting Lahore and Islamabad.

This launch marks the beginning of a major rollout: 128 DC fast chargers, spaced every 150–200 km from Karachi to Peshawar, with 50 stations due online by December 2025, aimed at reducing range anxiety and accelerating Pakistan’s clean mobility revolution.

The Magic River Rest Stop PSO Experience Hub combines advanced charging technology with traveler-focused amenities, featuring Two 60 kW DC fast chargers capable of delivering a 50% charge—160–200 km for a BYD Atto 3—in under 30 minutes as well as a modern VIBE Café & Store, providing comfort and convenience while vehicles recharge.

Mr. Mohsin Ali Mangi, Chief Strategy & Technology Officer at Pakistan State Oil (PSO), said:

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“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.

Speaking at the launch event, Mr. Kamran Kamal, CEO, The Hub Power Company (HUBCO), Group Company of Hubco Green, stated:

“HUBCO Green is a strategic extension of our long-term view on where the country’s mobility landscape is headed.

Also present at the event, Mr. Danish Khaliq, VP Sales & Strategy, BYD-MMC said:

The station is equipped with two 60kW fast chargers that can simultaneously charge vehicles. In under 30 minutes, they can deliver a 50% charge—enough to drive approximately 160–200 km for a BYD Atto 3.