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Yutong Deploys 34 E9 Electric Buses on New Karachi Route

Electric buses delivered

34

Total buses delivered to Pakistan

3,500+

Premium bus market share

70%

What Happened

Yutong Bus Co., Ltd. has delivered 34 battery electric E9 buses to Pakistan, where they have entered service on a new EV bus route linking Gulshan-e-Maymar to Tower in Karachi. The route was launched by the Sindh Mass Transit Authority and the provincial Transport Department, offering convenient, safe, and affordable travel for communities in Gulshan-e-Maymar, Surjani Town, and surrounding areas. Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon, Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab, and other officials attended the inauguration, underscoring the government's commitment to upgrading urban mobility.

Yutong's Presence in Pakistan
  1. 2008

    Yutong enters Pakistani market

  2. 2015

    Begins bulk sales

  3. 2017

    Natural gas-powered buses serve Karachi's Green Line

  4. 2026

    34 E9 battery electric buses roll out on new Karachi route

Buses Delivered to Pakistan

3,500+

Capturing over 70% of the premium bus market

The E9 model is tailored for Karachi's hot and humid environment, featuring IP6K9K-rated key EV component systems for dust and water resistance, liquid-cooled battery packs, efficient A/C, and air curtains at passenger doors. Yutong has also established 18 service outlets across Pakistan, a dedicated team, and the country's first bus training center, offering free technical training for operators.

Why this matters

The deployment supports Pakistan's green mobility goals and marks a milestone in China-Pakistan transportation cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative.

Terms in This Story

Battery electric bus
A bus powered entirely by electricity stored in onboard batteries, producing zero tailpipe emissions.
Belt and Road Initiative
A global infrastructure development strategy adopted by the Chinese government to enhance regional connectivity and cooperation.
BRT
Bus Rapid Transit, a high-quality bus-based transit system that provides fast, efficient service via dedicated lanes.
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