Electric vehicle ( EV ) Industries

The vehicle would offer a range of up to 180 kilometers on a single charge, making it a practical option for everyday commuters, EDB chief said.

Hamad revealed the government plans to cut taxes on locally-assembled vehicles in the upcoming federal budget for the financial year 2026-27, a move aimed at making cars more affordable for the general public and boosting the local auto industry.

He further said the longstanding monopoly of large automobile companies in Pakistan was effectively coming to an end, adding two to three more companies had already expressed interest in manufacturing EVs in the country.

Under the upcoming Auto Policy, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has decided to extend full support to the local auto sector, signaling a decisive shift toward industrial self-reliance, according to EDB chief.

“Plans are also in place to export ‘Made in Pakistan’ vehicles to international markets, for which Rs100 billion in export incentives has been allocated”, Mansoor said, adding the prime minister had also outlined a subsidy plan to make e-bikes and e-rickshaws more affordable across the country.
 
Pakistan’s first lithium battery manufacturing plant would begin production by May, while another plant is expected to start operations in September.

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1. The May 2026 Plant (Wave Tech / Bloom Pakistan)​

This is the flagship project that the EDB expects to come online first.
  • Owner: Wave Tech, a private energy technology company. The facility itself is reportedly being launched under the name "Bloom Pakistan."

  • Location: Malir Industrial Park (MIP) in Karachi.

  • Investment: A massive $200 million in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).

  • The Goal: To phase out traditional lead-acid (oxide) batteries in favor of modern lithium-ion and lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) alternatives. By localizing production, they aim to serve the surging demand for solar backup systems and upcoming locally manufactured EVs.

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While the EDB didn't explicitly name the second company in that specific March press briefing, industry tracking points heavily toward major joint ventures that were finalized over the last few months. The most prominent player gearing up for local lithium-ion assembly on this timeline is Treet Battery Limited.

  • Owner: Treet Battery Limited (TBL) in a strategic alliance with China's Highstar Digital Energy Technology Co., Ltd.

  • Investment: While the exact capital expenditure for the lithium assembly line hasn't been distinctly separated from Treet's broader multi-million dollar corporate expansions, Treet Corporation is a massive, publicly listed Pakistani conglomerate heavily investing in shifting its legacy lead-acid battery business to lithium-ion.

  • The Strategy: Treet's CEO, Syed Sheharyar Ali, recently confirmed they are launching lithium-ion batteries and inverters (including tower and wall-mounted storage) through a phased approach—starting with imports to test the market, followed closely by localized assembly.
(Note: Other Chinese conglomerates, such as Tianneng and Hexing Electrical Group, also signed major agreements in late 2024 and 2025 to establish battery and inverter factories in Pakistan, contributing to this late-2026 manufacturing wave).

Why is this important?​


According to the EDB, these factories will be able to produce 74% of the battery components locally. Because the battery pack is the single most expensive component of an electric vehicle, this local production is exactly what is driving the government's highly ambitious claim that a "Made-in-Pakistan" EV could hit the market by mid-2026 for around Rs. 1 million.
 
@hydrabadi_arab seeing a lot of ads for BYD In karachi , also remember reading they will open plants in pakistan is that true or just more chooran
 
hasssanali8998 said:
@hydrabadi_arab seeing a lot of ads for BYD In karachi , also remember reading they will open plants in pakistan is that true or just more chooran
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The gas price gonna soar, and it is a perfect opportunity for the oil-dependent countries to switch even further to the renewable energy in the midst of this crisis.

Hopefully CATL could also disperse the sodium ion battery technology to Pakistan and other global south nations.
 
ChineseTiger1986 said:
The gas price gonna soar, and it is a perfect opportunity for the oil-dependent countries to switch even further to the renewable energy in the midst of this crisis.

Hopefully CATL could also disperse the sodium ion battery technology to Pakistan and other global south nations.
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yep pakistan should focus and try to convince people to switch to electric cars and also electric stoves . but that would mean we need to focus on our energy problems ( which needs to be solved regardless)
 
hasssanali8998 said:
yep pakistan should focus and try to convince people to switch to electric cars and also electric stoves . but that would mean we need to focus on our energy problems ( which needs to be solved regardless)
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Main problem with switching from gas stoves to electric ones is gonna be cost which won't be a problem for the rich but a middle and lower classes are gonna suffer the most. The electricoty cost needs to come down significantly before this kind of switch can happen.
 

The petrol crisis that could electrify Pakistan​

The fuel crisis hurting households today may be the very push Pakistan needs to electrify transport and secure its energy future.

Uzair M. Younus
April 3, 2026

The impact of the ongoing US-Iran war on ordinary Pakistani households and business is already being felt. With petrol at Rs458 per litre and diesel at over Rs520, citizens are going to be facing real challenges once more.

For a country that only recently suffered inflation rates that peaked at 40 per cent, this conflict could not have come at a worse time.

But the crisis can also be an opportunity for Pakistan, and given the bottom-up solar revolution the country has experienced over the last few years, the building blocks are already there for the country to be future ready.

Before getting into how this can be done, one must acknowledge that the government’s decision to pass on the price increase was the right call.

In a country with limited fiscal space, broad-based subsidies are a luxury Islamabad simply cannot afford.

A prolonged subsidy program would hurt, not benefit, households and businesses because of the inflationary pressures that would have been created by an expanding fiscal deficit funded by creation of money supply.

But acknowledging fiscal reality does not mean turning a blind eye to human suffering. From the plumber in Karachi to the farmer in Punjab using a tractor in the upcoming wheat harvest, the impact on citizens’ wallets will be devastating.

These are real people facing real pain, and policy focus must now shift towards ensuring that these citizens transition to a world where they are not vulnerable to energy price shocks due to the misadventures of other countries.
 
Pakistan is steadily shifting toward electric mobility as rising global oil prices and increasing fuel costs push commuters to seek affordable and sustainable alternatives.

Electric vehicles (EVs), particularly scooters and small bikes, are becoming increasingly popular in urban areas, with women emerging as a key segment of new riders.

Recent months have seen petrol and diesel prices reach record highs due to global market trends. The steep rise in fuel costs has prompted many commuters, especially in cities, to look for cost-effective alternatives, accelerating the adoption of electric scooters and bikes.

Experts believe that for many women and first-time riders, EV scooters offer both financial savings and convenient, low-maintenance urban mobility.

While EV adoption in Pakistan is still in its early stages, sales—particularly of electric bikes and scooters—have grown rapidly over the past few years. Industry figures indicate that sales rose from about 2,000 units in 2022 to 6,000 in 2023, jumped to nearly 33,000 in 2024, and surged to around 57,800 units in just the first seven months of 2025. Total two-wheeler sales are projected to surpass 100,000 units by the end of 2025, while electric car sales remain limited to the hundreds, highlighting the early stage of the four-wheeler market.
 
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Metro E-Vehicles Prices Increased

Pak Star Automobile (Pvt.) Ltd has revised the retail prices of its Metro e-vehicle lineup, citing rising operational costs driven by recent increases in
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Metro EV prices increased
 
Mohid Afzal said:
Main problem with switching from gas stoves to electric ones is gonna be cost which won't be a problem for the rich but a middle and lower classes are gonna suffer the most. The electricoty cost needs to come down significantly before this kind of switch can happen.
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Cheapest ICE car costs 3.3 million, cheapest EV costs 3.5 million, minor difference.

The real obstacle is charging as most Pakistanis live in flats so they cannot charge EVs in their homes.
 
PM Shehbaz urges nationwide shift to EVs to cut fuel costs

BR Web Desk
Published April 6, 2026

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday stressed the need to promote environment-friendly electric vehicles (EVs) nationwide, saying the shift could help conserve foreign exchange reserves amid rising global oil prices, state-run APP reported.

Addressing a ceremony of provision of eco-smart EVs to the Islamabad Capital Traffic Police, the prime minister said such energy saving initiatives should be emulated by all the law enforcement agencies and provinces.

Also read: Energy conservation: markets, malls to close at 8pm across country except Sindh

He observed that a total of 15 electric vehicles were provided by the interior ministry, which ran on batteries without using petrol and oil, while another batch of vehicles would be inducted soon.

Terming the initiative a significant one, the prime minister said these steps would cast positive impacts upon the country’s foreign reserves.

The provision of eco-smart electric vehicles has been a part of the government’s energy-saving policy, according to the APP.

The work on fuel economy and electric vehicles policy had kickstarted prior to the current regional crises, resulting in the procurement of the vehicles, it reported.
 
Lower the duties....let people buy EVs. Good time to transition and reduce dependence on oil and gas for good.

The same for solar. Accelerate adoption of both through reduction in duties etc.
 
Blain2 said:
Lower the duties....let people buy EVs. Good time to transition and reduce dependence on oil and gas for good.

The same for solar. Accelerate adoption of both through reduction in duties etc.
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Lowering duties on imported EVs and solar gear is not a transition plan but is a dollar‑export plan.

The current account is already bleeding, and the state is so broke it is talking about taxing cow dung. You cannot solve that by giving more rupees to foreign manufacturers.

A better approach:

Slash duties only on CKD kits and local EV assembly, not on CBUs. Use the NEVAL‑style car levy to fund charging, EV‑friendly financing, and scrappage of old ICE vehicles, not imported Teslas.

Keep net‑metering and subsidies for Solar, but tie them to domestic manufacturing and rupee denominated financing instead of pure dollar based imports.

That way you actually build local supply chains, cap the dollar outflow, and still push the country away from oil and gas dependence.
 
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