Pakistan Automotive Market & Consumer Perception Survey 2026

Chinese Electric / Plug-in (NEV) (e.g., Deepal S05, BYD Seal, MG 4 EV)

Japanese Hybrid / EV (e.g., Toyota Prius, Aqua, Honda Vezel)

Japanese Petrol / Diesel (e.g., Toyota Corolla, Honda Civic, Suzuki Alto, Yaris)

Chinese Petrol (e.g., MG HS, Haval H6, Changan Alsvin)

Which of the following vehicle types are currently owned in your household? (Select all that apply)

I believe Chinese battery and EV engineering is ahead of Japanese alternatives right now

The combination of features, interior quality, and price made it impossible to justify buying a Japanese petrol car at the same budget

The dealership offered a warranty and after sales package that gave me enough confidence to take the risk

I wanted to permanently reduce my fuel costs and stop paying the premium that Japanese brand names command in Pakistan

People I trust like close family or friends already owned one and their experience convinced me it was a safe choice

Unreliable public fast charging networks for inter-city travel

Limited battery range and lack of fast chargers for long-distance travel

Software glitches, screen lag, or overly sensitive electronics

Uncertainty about the availability of spare parts and trained mechanics

Fear of severe depreciation due to a weak second-hand EV market

No significant challenges — the ownership experience has been smooth

Japanese hybrid technology has decades of proven reliability behind it 

Japanese hybrids retain their resale value far better in Pakistan's used car market

The entire mechanic and spare parts ecosystem in Pakistan is built around Japanese hybrids 

When I bought my car, Chinese EVs were either not available in Pakistan or had not yet established any credible presence here

Massive expense of replacing the hybrid battery when it inevitably degrades

Sudden and expensive repairs for complex hybrid parts like ABS actuators

Lack of official company warranty and having to rely on unauthorized local mechanics

Fear of the car's resale value crashing as the hybrid battery health declines

Proof that Chinese EVs have performed reliably for five or more years on Pakistani roads with a track record I can check

A lower purchase price than the Japanese hybrid equivalent available at that time

A better warranty terms covering both the battery and full bumper-to-bumper mechanical and electrical failures

The Japanese car has clearly delivered more 

The Chinese car has genuinely surprised me — it has matched or in some ways beaten the Japanese car in my actual experience

Both have real strengths and real weaknesses 

High upfront purchase price compared to petrol cars

Lack of public fast-charging stations for longer trips

Fear of poor resale value in the used car market

High cost of future battery replacements and maintenance

I would buy a Chinese EV.  They are currently the global leaders in electric vehicle technology and range

I would buy a Japanese hybrid. I trust their brand and the proven reliability of their hybrid systems in Pakistan

I would compare real owner reviews and test drive both before making any decision