Draft Policy — August 2026
Pakistan EV and hybrid policy 2026 — 3,000 charging stations, vehicle phase-out plan
Pakistan's updated EV and hybrid vehicle policy, planned for August 2026, targets 3,000+ public charging stations by 2035 and a phased restriction on vehicles older than 20 years. Combined with PAVE Phase 2's Rs 9 billion subsidy, this is Pakistan's most ambitious electric mobility push to date.
3,000+
Charging stations
target by 2035 nationwide
20 years
Vehicle phase-out age
draft threshold for restrictions
2035
Target year
for full charging network rollout
15×
Infrastructure growth
from <200 stations today to 3,000+
6 Policy Pillars
What Pakistan's 2026 EV policy includes
3,000+ EV charging stations by 2035
The policy targets at least 3,000 public EV charging stations across Pakistan within 9 years — on national highways, in major cities, and integrated at existing petrol stations. Fast-charging (DC) and slow-charging (AC) stations are both included.
Phase-out of 20+ year old vehicles
Vehicles manufactured more than 20 years ago (pre-2005) are identified for a phased restriction programme. This targets the most polluting, most fuel-inefficient vehicles on Pakistan's roads. A scrappage incentive (cash or credit towards a new vehicle) is expected to ease the transition.
Reduced import duties on EVs and hybrids
The draft policy extends and expands the import duty relief on electric and hybrid passenger vehicles that was introduced in earlier EV policies. This is intended to make EVs more price-competitive with petrol vehicles and encourage adoption in the upper-income segment.
Local EV manufacturing incentives
Manufacturers assembling EVs locally in Pakistan (including e-bikes and e-rickshaws) would receive income tax exemptions, preferential treatment in government procurement, and streamlined EDB certification. This continues the direction set by the 2019 and 2023 EV policies.
Integration with PAVE subsidy programme
The new policy is designed to run alongside the existing PAVE Phase 2 subsidy scheme (Rs 9 billion, Rs 80,000 per e-motorcycle). Future phases of PAVE are expected to be funded under the new policy framework, with a longer-term roadmap for subsidy drawdown as EVs become more price-competitive.
EV corridor on major highways
The M-2 (Lahore–Islamabad), M-1 (Islamabad–Peshawar), and N-25 (Quetta–Karachi) corridors are earmarked for priority charging infrastructure — one charging station every 100 km. This targets the growing EV car and bus segment on inter-city routes.
Pakistan EV Policy Timeline
How Pakistan's electric vehicle policy has evolved — 2019 to 2035
2019
Pakistan's first EV Policy approved. Targets 30% EV sales by 2030.
2021–22
EDB begins certifying e-bikes and e-rickshaws. PAVE programme planning starts.
2023
Revised EV Policy: duty relief extended, new assembly incentives.
2024
PAVE Phase 1 launches under PM Shehbaz. First 50,000 e-bike subsidies.
May 2026
PAVE Phase 2 approved (Rs 9 billion, FCFS, e-rickshaws included).
August 2026
Draft EV/hybrid policy update planned: 3,000 stations by 2035, 20-year phase-out.
2027–2030
Expected rollout: charging network expansion, phase-out first restrictions.
2035
Target: 3,000+ stations operational, 20+ year vehicle fleet largely retired.
For E-Bike Buyers
What the 2026 EV policy means if you are buying an e-bike
Current subsidies remain active
PAVE Phase 2 (Rs 80,000 per e-motorcycle) and the CM Punjab E-Bike Scheme (PKR 70,000 subsidy for students and BPS 1–16 employees) continue under the existing framework. The new policy adds a longer-term roadmap, not immediate changes to current schemes.
Future e-bike prices may fall
Lower import duties on EV components (motors, controllers, battery cells) should reduce the cost of locally assembled e-bikes over the 2026–2030 period. Combined with growing production volumes, the real-terms price of a quality e-bike is expected to fall.
More charging infrastructure means more confidence
3,000 public charging stations by 2035 resolves one of the biggest barriers to e-bike adoption: range anxiety and the fear of being stuck with a flat battery. Even though e-bikes are mostly home-charged, widespread public infrastructure signals that EVs are a permanent part of Pakistan's transport system.
The 20-year phase-out directly targets petrol bikes
Pakistan has millions of 70cc petrol motorcycles manufactured before 2006. These are among the oldest and most polluting vehicles on the road. If the phase-out proceeds, owners of pre-2006 bikes face either upgrading to a newer petrol bike or switching to an e-bike — with subsidy assistance to make the switch affordable.
Common Questions
Pakistan EV policy 2026 FAQs
What is Pakistan's new EV and hybrid vehicle policy?
Pakistan's draft EV and hybrid vehicle policy, planned for August 2026 launch, targets building 3,000+ EV charging stations by 2035 and phasing out vehicles older than 20 years to reduce urban air pollution and petrol import dependence. The policy also includes reduced import duties on EVs and hybrids, local EV assembly incentives, and integration with the existing PAVE subsidy programme.
Will 20-year-old vehicles be banned under the new policy?
The draft policy includes a phase-out plan for vehicles older than 20 years — meaning vehicles manufactured before approximately 2005–2006 would eventually be restricted or required to be scrapped/upgraded. However, this is a gradual phase-out plan, not an immediate ban. Implementation timelines and exemptions (particularly for commercial vehicles and low-income owners) are still being finalised and will be announced with the final policy.
How many EV charging stations will Pakistan have by 2035?
The government's draft target is 3,000+ EV charging stations across Pakistan by 2035. These would be a mix of public fast-charging stations (on major highways and in cities), slow-charging infrastructure at petrol stations, and residential/commercial charging points. As of mid-2026, Pakistan has fewer than 200 public EV charging points — the 3,000-station target represents a 15x expansion over 9 years.
Does the new EV policy affect e-bike buyers?
Yes. The new policy is expected to bring wider incentives for EDB-certified electric two-wheelers (e-bikes), including potential new subsidy tranches beyond PAVE Phase 2, lower import duties on EV components used by local assemblers (which should reduce e-bike prices), and more local manufacturing support through PSID/EDB. The policy also legitimises and expands the regulatory framework under which e-bike subsidies are designed.
Use the current subsidies before policy changes
PAVE Phase 2 Rs 80,000 subsidy and CM Punjab Rs 70,000 subsidy are live now — first-come-first-served. Check your eligibility.