Web Desk: Pakistan is preparing a nationwide electric vehicle infrastructure push with plans to install 40 Level 3 fast-charging stations along motorways and the N-5 National Highway at roughly 120-kilometer intervals.
The proposed network is part of a broader strategy to accelerate electric vehicle adoption and reduce concerns over long-distance travel for EV owners. Under the plan, the government aims to establish 1,050 Level 3 fast chargers capable of recharging vehicles within 40 minutes to one hour. In addition, authorities plan to deploy 750 Level 2 chargers for medium-duration charging, 600 Level 1 chargers designed for overnight use, and 600 battery-swapping stations offering near-instant energy replacement.
Moreover, the federal government intends to install a total of 3,000 EV charging stations nationwide by 2030, reviving a proposal first reported several months ago.
To support infrastructure development in less commercially attractive areas, the government has proposed Rs. 2.25 billion in viability gap funding through a public-private partnership model. Officials believe the funding will encourage private sector participation while ensuring nationwide coverage.
At the same time, the policy seeks to integrate traditional fuel retailers into the EV transition. Oil marketing companies operating across Pakistan would be required to equip at least 10 percent of their fuel stations in each province with Level 3 fast chargers.
If the proposal secures approval, authorities expect phased implementation to begin within six months. Furthermore, the Power Division has set EV charging tariffs at Rs. 39.7 per kilowatt-hour to help make commercial charging operations financially sustainable.
The initiative forms part of Pakistan’s broader strategy to expand electric mobility, strengthen clean transportation infrastructure, and reduce dependence on imported fuels over the coming decade.
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