Changan to Bring Electric Innovation with Deepal K50 Hunter Pickup in Pakistan
The Deepal K50 Hunter, a hybrid pickup from Changan’s EV division, has been spotted in Pakistan — possibly undergoing local testing. With 268 hp, a 130 km electric range, and up to 900 km total range, it could become the country’s first hybrid pickup and a major rival to the BYD Shark 6.
Table of Contents
- The Power Behind the Wheel
- A Rival Rolls In
- What Comes Next?
Pickups in Pakistan do it all. They haul loads through dusty fields, navigate city jams, and pull trailers on highways. But with fuel prices climbing and roads getting rougher, riders want smarter options. Enter the Deepal K50 Hunter. Leaked photos show it parked near a port, with crates everywhere. It looks like Master Changan Motors brought one in for tests. If it launches, this range-extended electric truck could shake up the market. No official word yet, but the buzz is real.
The Power Behind the Wheel
The K50 Hunter isn't your standard diesel hauler. It's a REEV range-extended electric vehicle. Electric motors drive the wheels. A 2.0-liter engine just charges the 31.8 kWh battery, like a built-in generator. That setup delivers 268 horsepower and 472 Nm of torque. Expect quick pulls—0 to 100 km/h in under 8 seconds and a pure electric range of around 130 km. Total range? Up to 900 km with the 70-liter tank. Fuel sip? About 1.3 liters per 100 km combined. Low emissions make it kind to the air, too.
Deepal, Changan's EV arm, keeps features loaded. Think LED lights, big touchscreen, and safety features like airbags and stability control. It's based on a tough chassis good for off-road bumps or farm trails. In Thailand, it sells for around RM 143,000, or about Rs. 9 million here. Pakistan pricing? Still a guess, but likely competitive.
A Rival Rolls In
This truck wouldn't arrive alone. It eyes the BYD Shark 6, Pakistan's first plug-in hybrid pickup. Launched in July 2025 at Rs. 19.95 million, the Shark packs 436 hp from a 1.5-liter engine and dual motors. It hits 50 km per liter and charges for short EV runs. Both aim at haulers tired of pure petrol thirst. The K50 could undercut on price while matching torque for heavy jobs.
Pakistan's pickup sales grew 25% last year. Hybrids like these fit the shift, cheaper runs, and less smoke. But charging spots are scarce outside cities. Changan's network might help with that.
What Comes Next?
The port sighting screams testing phase. Camo wraps appeared on roads soon after, hinting at local trials. Launch could hit early 2026, if approvals clear. For farmers in Punjab or traders in Sindh, it's a fresh pick: power without the pump pain.
No hype here, this truck promises real change. If Deepal nails the price, it could lead the pack. Keep eye on Changan's updates. Your next work ride might plug in.
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