JAECOO J5 BEV launches in Pakistan — country’s first locally assembled electric SUV, priced from Rs 5.99 million
File photo: A JAECOO J5 EV on display at a motor show — the same model launched in Pakistan
LAHORE: Pakistan’s car market has turned a new page on electric vehicles — NexGen Auto, a subsidiary of the Nishat Group, has announced prices for the JAECOO J5 BEV, billed as the country’s first locally assembled electric SUV. Bookings are already open, and the company says the first cars will reach buyers from January 2027.
Price and variants
The J5 BEV comes in two variants. The Comfort is priced at Rs 5,999,000 ex-factory, while the Premium costs Rs 6,699,000. Booking requires Rs 1,200,000 for the Comfort and Rs 1,500,000 for the Premium. These are introductory prices, valid until 30 November 2026, after which they may be revised. Bookings are being taken at authorised Omoda and Jaecoo dealerships across the country.
Battery and range
The SUV carries a 49.5 kWh battery, which the company says can cover up to 405 kilometres on a single charge under the NEDC test cycle — a laboratory figure, so real-world range will vary with driving conditions. It supports 11 kW AC charging and up to 130 kW DC fast charging, and every buyer gets an 11 kW home charger free of charge.
Why it matters
The launch comes just as the government has unveiled the new Auto Policy 2026-31, which cuts taxes sharply on electric vehicles. Strikingly, the base J5 undercuts even the starting price of Toyota’s latest facelift, at Rs 6.099 million — an electric SUV now sits within reach of a conventional petrol car’s price. Analysts say local assembly and the introductory pricing could make the J5 an attractive first electric car for many buyers, but the real test will come in January, when deliveries begin and the car’s performance on Pakistani roads is there for everyone to see.
