ISLAMABAD — The Government of Pakistan has unveiled the National Electric Vehicle (NEV) Policy 2025–30, aiming to transform the country’s transport sector with clean, affordable, and energy-efficient mobility solutions. The policy sets a bold target: 30% of all new vehicles sold by 2030 will be electric.
Addressing a press conference, Haroon Akhtar Khan, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister, highlighted the policy’s economic and environmental importance. He said the shift to electric vehicles could save 2.07 billion liters of fuel annually, reduce carbon emissions by 4.5 million tons, and cut public health costs by over USD 400 million each year.
To support the transition, the government has allocated Rs. 9 billion in subsidies for FY 2025–26. This includes the deployment of 116,053 electric bikes and 3,171 electric rickshaws, with 25% of subsidies reserved for women. A digital platform has been launched for transparent application and disbursement processes.
The policy also lays out a broader EV ecosystem roadmap. Plans include installing 40 fast-charging stations along motorways, introducing battery swapping systems, and mandating EV charging points in new buildings. It also promotes local manufacturing, with over 90% of two- and three-wheeler EV components already produced in Pakistan.
The government expects Rs. 800 billion in long-term savings through lower fuel imports and energy costs. A new EV adoption levy on traditional vehicles will fund the transition, while carbon credit sales and reduced electricity capacity payments will add economic value. Mr. Akhtar called the policy a “game-changer” for Pakistan’s future, urging collaboration across sectors to build a greener transport system.