Electric Cars in Pakistan: What to Expect in 2025
Electric vehicles (EVs) are slowly making their way into Pakistan. While the country’s EV industry is still young, 2025 is shaping up to be an important year. From new car launches to government policies and charging stations, here’s what you can expect in the coming months.
🚗 1. New EV Models Entering Pakistan
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BYD’s entry: The Chinese EV giant BYD has already introduced cars like the Atto 3, Seal, and Sealion 6. Their sales have exceeded expectations, showing Pakistanis are ready for electric options.
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Local assembly soon: BYD and its partner Mega Motor are setting up a plant near Karachi, with local production expected by 2026.
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Made in Pakistan EVs: Jaxeri Automotive is working on Pakistan’s first locally developed electric compact SUV, with a launch expected in 2025.
🏛️ 2. Government Push with EV Policy 2025–2030
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The National EV Policy (2025–2030) targets 30% of new vehicles to be electric by 2030 and 90% by 2040.
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A subsidy of over Rs100 billion is announced, mainly for e-bikes and e-rickshaws to encourage mass adoption.
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Around 40 charging stations are planned in major cities and highways in the first phase. BYD and other companies will also set up fast-charging points.
⚡ 3. Challenges Pakistan Still Faces
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High prices: EVs are still too costly for the average buyer. Hybrids may remain more popular in the short term.
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Weak infrastructure: Limited charging points and spare parts availability slow down adoption.
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Policy uncertainty: Experts say consistent, long-term policies (10+ years) are needed to build confidence for investors and local manufacturing.
🔮 4. What 2025 Will Look Like for EVs in Pakistan
| Area | What to Expect in 2025 |
|---|---|
| Car availability | More imported EVs like BYD and MG; hope for Jaxeri’s first local SUV |
| Government support | Subsidies for bikes/rickshaws and pilot charging networks |
| Infrastructure | Initial rollout of charging stations, hybrids still common |
| Industry maturity | Early stage – 2025 is just the foundation for bigger change |
✅ Finally
2025 won’t be the year when every Pakistani drives an electric car—but it will be the year the foundation is set. With new models entering the market, subsidies rolling out, and the first charging stations being built, Pakistan is finally stepping into the EV era.
The road is long, but the direction is clear: the future is electric
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