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3,000 EV charging stations planned by 2030 in Pakistan

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has set to target to deploy 3,000 electric vehicle charging station across Pakistan between 2025 to 2030.

Accordingly, the government has earmarked 240 charging station for the current year. These will be established through private sector participation, with oversight shared among Ministry of Industries and Production, the National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (NEECA), the Ministry of Energy (Power Division), NEPRA, and distribution companies.

Furthermore, the initiative is part of the Draft New Energy Vehicle Policy, prepared by the Ministry of Industries and Production, which aims to accelerate the adoption of electric mobility across the country.

Since the notification of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure and Battery Swapping Stations Regulations on October 24, 2024, under NEECA’s mandate, the federal government has already issued 72 licenses for charging infrastructure.

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