Electric Vehicles in Pakistan
Facts, Figures, Companies & City-Wise Adoption (2025)
Introduction
Electric Vehicles (EVs) are no longer just a future idea in Pakistan. By 2025, EVs—especially electric bikes and buses—have started gaining measurable ground due to fuel inflation, urban pollution, and government incentives. Below is a data-driven overview of Pakistan’s EV landscape.
📊 Key Facts & Figures (Pakistan – 2024/25)
🚗 Total EVs on road: ~30,000–35,000 (estimated)
🏍️ Electric bikes & scooters: ~85–90% of total EVs
🚌 Electric buses: ~200+ (operational & pilot projects combined)
⚡ Public charging stations: ~60–70 nationwide
⛽ Fuel import bill (FY2024): USD 17–18 billion
🌍 Transport emissions share: ~40% of urban air pollution
Note: Pakistan is following a two-wheeler-first EV adoption model, unlike Europe where cars dominate.
🏭 Major EV Companies Operating in Pakistan
🚗 Electric Cars
MG Motors Pakistan – MG ZS EV
Audi Pakistan – Audi e-tron (limited imports)
BMW Pakistan – BMW i-series (CBU imports)
Chawla Green Motors – Electric vans & buses
🏍️ Electric Bikes & Scooters
Jolta Electric
Vlektra
Evee
Metro E-Bike
Electric bikes range from PKR 160,000 to 450,000, making them the fastest-growing EV segment.
⚡ Charging Infrastructure – Current Status
Islamabad: ~18–20 charging points
Lahore: ~15–18
Karachi: ~10–12
Motorways (pilot): ~8–10 fast chargers
Others (Faisalabad, Multan, Peshawar): ~10 combined
Most chargers are AC slow/medium chargers, while DC fast chargers are still limited.
🏙️ City-Wise EV Adoption Ratio (Approx.)
| City | EV Share (of registered vehicles) |
|---|---|
| Islamabad | 3.5–4% |
| Lahore | 2–2.5% |
| Karachi | 1–1.5% |
| Faisalabad | ~1% |
| Peshawar | <1% |
➡️ Islamabad leads due to planned infrastructure, higher income levels, and early policy adoption.
🚌 Electric Public Transport Projects
Islamabad & Rawalpindi: Electric buses under metro & feeder routes
Karachi: EV bus pilot under Sindh government
Punjab: EV bus expansion planned for Lahore & Multan
An electric bus saves ~60–70% operational cost compared to diesel buses annually.
⚖️ Government Policy Snapshot
Reduced customs duty on EVs
Lower sales tax on EV bikes
Target: 30% EV share by 2030 (ambitious, gradual progress)
🚧 Challenges (With Data Context)
🔌 Power shortfall: 3,000–5,000 MW gap during peak months
💸 EV car prices still 30–40% higher upfront
🗺️ Charger density: 1 charger per ~500 EVs (low ratio)
🔮 Future Outlook (2025–2030)
Electric bikes to cross 500,000 units
EV buses to expand in all provincial capitals
Local assembly to reduce EV prices by 15–25%
Charging stations expected to exceed 300+ nationwide
Conclusion
Pakistan’s EV transition has started from the ground up—with bikes and buses leading the way. While challenges remain, data shows steady momentum. If infrastructure and power reliability improve, EVs could significantly reduce fuel imports, pollution, and transport costs.
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