Pakistan Plots 3,000 EV Chargers—Can It Deliver by 2030?

APP 

Islamabad: Pakistan has set an ambitious target to establish 3,000 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across the country between 2025 and 2030, marking a significant step toward sustainable mobility.

According to an official document shared with APP on Sunday, the government has earmarked 240 charging stations for the current fiscal year. 

These will be developed through private sector participation, with oversight shared among the Ministry of Industries and Production, the National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (NEECA), the Ministry of Energy (Power Division), NEPRA, and distribution companies.

The initiative falls under the Draft New Energy Vehicle Policy, prepared by the Ministry of Industries and Production, which aims to accelerate the adoption of electric mobility nationwide.

Since the issuance of the Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (EVCI) and Battery Swapping Stations (BSS) Regulations on October 24, 2024, under NEECA’s mandate, the federal government has issued 72 licences for charging infrastructure.