The federal government has announced a significant step to promote the transition from fuel-powered vehicles to electric alternatives.
In a press conference, Federal Minister for Energy Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari revealed a series of measures aimed at making electric vehicles more affordable for the public, Express News reported.
To support the move, the government plans to reduce electricity tariffs for charging stations by 45% to encourag…

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Government to reduce charging tariffs for electric vehicles by 45%

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Govt cuts tariff on charging stations by 45%: Awais Leghari

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday hailed the drastic reduction of Rs30 per unit in power tariff for electric vehicles (EVs) as a propitious step for the sector to boost the emission-less and eco-friendly vehicles in the country.
The prime minister, chairing a meeting to discuss the promotion of Electric Vehicle Policy, appreciated the Power Minister Awais Ahmed Leghari and his team for working out a convincing proposal aimed at…

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Rs30 per unit reduction in power tariff for EV sector to encourage investors: PM

In a move to promote the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and strengthen the country’s EV infrastructure, the government of Pakistan has announced a significant reduction in the electricity tariff for EV charging stations. Federal Minister for Energy, Awais Ahmad Leghari, revealed that the tariff would be reduced by 45%, from Rs71.10 to Rs39.40 per unit. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, Leghari emphasized the government’s commitme…

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Pakistan slashes electricity tariff for EV charging stations by 45%

ISLAMABAD – Pakistani government approved a massive reduction in electricity tariffs for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, cutting the rate from Rs71 per unit to Rs39.70 per unit to make EV travel more affordable and help reduce the country’s dependency on imported fuel. The new tariff structure by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s government aims to lower travel costs, with savings of up to three times compared to traditional petrol and di…

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Pakistan cuts EV Charging rates by nearly half, paving way for Green Transportation - Pakistan Observer

Islamabad: In a significant step to promote electric vehicle (EV) adoption and strengthen the country’s EV infrastructure, the government of Pakistan has announced a 45% reduction in electricity tariffs for EV charging stations. During a press conference on Wednesday, Federal Minister for Energy Sardar Awais Ahmad Leghari announced a reduction in the tariff, bringing it down from Rs71.10 per unit to Rs39.70 per unit. “This reduction is a critica…

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Pakistan Reduces EV Charging Tariffs by 45% from Rs71.10 to Rs39.70 to Boost EV Adoption

Islamabad January 16 2025: Pakistan has reduced electricity prices for charging stations by 44% from PKR 71 per unit to PKR 39.70 per unit to promote EV adoption in country. Alongside this, regulations for establishing EV charging stations and battery swapping points have also been implemented. These regulations have been introduced under the Power Division’s National Energy Conservation Authority (NEECA), with an official gazette notification i…

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Pakistan Cut Electricity Tariff by 44% For EV Charging Stations

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Energy, Sardar Awais Ahmad Laghari, has announced a historic 45 percent reduction in the power tariff for electric vehicle charging stations which would now stand at Rs. 39.70 per unit from earlier Rs. 71 per unit. This reduction is part of the government’s overall efforts to boost electric vehicles while bringing down the energy cost of the sector. Speaking at a press conference, Laghari said that with Prime Mini…

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