Govt Plans EV Fast Chargers Every 50 KM on Major Highways and Motorways

Pakistan aims to install approximately 3,000 public electric vehicle charging stations across the country by 2030, according to the Ministry of Industries and Production. The government disclosed this goal in a written response to a parliamentary inquiry. The New Energy Vehicle (NEV) Policy 2025-30 outlines an initial phase of 40 fast-charging stations.

These will be strategically placed along motorways and selected segments of the National Highway (N-5). The plan includes installing charging points at roughly 50 km intervals on major highways to facilitate the expansion of electric transportation. Progress is already underway, as a significant motorway recently received ultrafast EV charging infrastructure.

The policy also encourages fuel stations to equip their premises with EV charging units. In addition, the government intends to broaden the availability of fast-charging, Level 2, and Level 1 facilities. Battery-swapping stations are also under consideration for electric two-wheelers and three-wheelers. To entice private investors, the government is providing a specialized commercial electricity tariff for charging stations and more expedient electricity connections.

Last year, 3,800 investors expressed interest in establishing EV charging stations in Pakistan. The policy also addresses the collection, transportation, reuse, dismantling, and recycling of used EV batteries, with a particular focus on lithium-ion batteries. The ministry is currently developing a regulatory framework and a nationwide network of battery collection and recycling facilities.