Regal Automobile (DFSK) is gearing up to introduce its inaugural batteryelectric vehicle (BEV), the Seres 3, to the Pakistani market in mid-October2023. As per an official notification, the Seres 3 will initially beoffered as a Completely Built-Up (CBU) unit at a price of Rs. 11.8 million.Prospective buyers will need to provide a booking amount of Rs. 5,000,000,with an estimated 90-day delivery period.
This electric vehicle, equipped with a 49.34 kWh battery, boasts animpressive range of over 400 kilometers on a single charge.
In a subsequent phase, Regal Automobile plans to launch the Seres 3 as alocally assembled vehicle in Pakistan, with a reduced price tag of Rs. 9.6million and a booking deposit of Rs. 3 million. The locally assembled modelis tentatively slated for delivery in March 2024, and it will retain thesame powertrain as the CBU version.
In the Pakistani electric vehicle market, the Seres 3 will face competitionprimarily from the MG ZS EV, as it currently lacks direct competitors. Thisfully electric offering delivers robust performance, with an electric motorproducing 160 horsepower and 300 Newton-meters of torque.
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Additionally, the Seres 3 incorporates advanced features, including variousdriver-assistance systems such as lane-keeping assist, blind-spotmonitoring, forward collision warning, adaptive cruise control, andautonomous emergency braking.
However, it’s worth noting that with a price exceeding Rs. 1 crore, theSeres 3 may cater to a relatively niche segment of car buyers in Pakistan,despite its impressive features and electric capabilities
