Pakistan Plans 3,000 EV Charging Stations by 2030, Fast Chargers on Motorways First
Pakistan plans about 3,000 public EV charging stations by 2030, starting with 40 fast chargers on motorways and the N-5. Details of the NEV policy plan.
Pakistan plans about 3,000 public electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across the country by 2030 under its New Energy Vehicle (NEV) Policy 2025-30, starting with 40 fast-charging stations along motorways and selected sections of the N-5 highway. The Ministry of Industries and Production gave the details in a written reply to the National Assembly, as reported on 25 October 2026.
EV charging plan at a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Policy | New Energy Vehicle (NEV) Policy 2025-30 |
| Target | About 3,000 public charging stations by 2030 |
| First phase | 40 fast-charging stations on motorways and selected N-5 sections |
| Incentives for investors | Dedicated commercial electricity tariff for charging stations and faster power connections |
| Announced by | Ministry of Industries and Production, written reply to the National Assembly |
Source: Ministry of Industries and Production reply to a question by MNA Malik Shakir Bashir Awan, as reported by ARY News (25 October 2026).
Why charging stations matter
The biggest worry for EV buyers in Pakistan is running out of charge on long trips between cities. Most EV owners today charge at home, and public fast chargers on intercity routes are few. Stations along the motorways and the N-5, the main north-south highway, would make trips such as Lahore to Islamabad or Peshawar to Karachi practical in an EV.
Who will build them?
The plan relies mainly on private investors, including oil marketing companies that run fuel stations at motorway service areas. To attract them, the government is offering a dedicated commercial electricity tariff for charging and faster electricity connections. The reply did not give the cost of the plan or a date for completing the first 40 stations.
What it means for car buyers
If the first phase is built on time, buyers considering an EV or plug-in hybrid will have more confidence for intercity travel. Until then, EVs remain best suited to city use with home charging. Check the charging network on your regular routes before buying.
Frequently asked questions
How many EV charging stations will Pakistan have by 2030?
The target is about 3,000 public charging stations nationwide by 2030.
Where will the first fast chargers be?
Along the motorways and selected sections of the N-5 highway, in a first phase of 40 stations.
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Sources: Ministry of Industries and Production written reply to the National Assembly, reported by ARY News and ProPakistani (25 October 2026). Featured image: AI-generated illustration, for representation only.
