EV Incentives & Policy

What actually applies when you buy an EV or hybrid in Pakistan.

Last reviewed 30 May 2026. Rates and schemes change with each budget — always confirm the current figure with the linked official source before relying on it.

National policy

National EV Policy targets 30% electric by 2030
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Pakistan's New Energy Vehicle (NEV) policy aims for 30% of new vehicle sales to be electric or hybrid by 2030, with localisation incentives for assemblers. Implemented through the Engineering Development Board and Ministry of Industries.
10 Sep 2025Engineering Development Board
Subsidy scheme approved for electric bikes & rickshaws
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The federal government approved a subsidy programme for electric two- and three-wheelers to accelerate adoption among mass-market buyers. Eligibility, quotas, and disbursement run through the relevant ministry — confirm the current application window before relying on it.
20 Nov 2025Ministry of Industries & Production
Reduced duty & sales-tax treatment for EVs
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Electric vehicles attract lower sales tax and import-duty rates than equivalent petrol cars under current federal budget measures. Exact rates change with each finance act — verify with FBR for the current year.
1 Jul 2025Federal Board of Revenue

Incentives by vehicle type

Lower sales tax on electric cars

Reduced rate

Battery-electric cars are taxed at a reduced sales-tax rate versus petrol equivalents. The headline rate is set in the annual finance act and differs for locally assembled vs imported units.

Federal Board of Revenue

Lower registration & token tax (province-dependent)

Varies by province

Several provinces and the ICT charge reduced or waived registration and annual token tax on electric vehicles. Benefits vary by province — check your Excise & Taxation department.

Excise & Taxation (Punjab)

Subsidy on electric bikes

Scheme-dependent

Under the 2025 e-mobility scheme, eligible buyers of electric two-wheelers can claim a subsidy. This is the most directly relevant incentive for mass-market buyers; confirm the live application window.

Ministry of Industries & Production

Hybrids sit between petrol and full-electric on duty

Partial relief

Plug-in and conventional hybrids receive partial duty relief relative to petrol cars but less than full EVs. The gap narrows for locally assembled units.

Federal Board of Revenue

Charging electricity tariffs

Home charging (residential)

Rs 36.46/kWh

Typical residential per-unit cost used for overnight home charging. Your slab and time-of-use rate change the real figure — off-peak is cheaper.

NEPRA · 1 May 2026

Public DC fast charging

Varies

Public fast-charging is priced per network and typically costs more than home charging. Confirm the rate at the station before charging.

NEPRA · 1 May 2026

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