Business Desk 
Feb 13, 2025
An undated image of EV taxi. — iStock
While the government of Pakistan has been making notable strides to ramp up the adoption of electric vehicles nationwide, the biggest concern remained the installation of EV charging stations to facilitate EVs' with quick refills when en route.
Much to the delight of those who are eager to opt for EVs rather than petrol/diesel-powered vehicles, the government has decided to transform the 3,400 shuttered-down CNG stations into fully functional EV charging stations in the country.
Widening the EV infrastructure in the country by accommodating a massive EV charging hub, the government is also planning to strike power tariffs with a significant drop to attract citizens towards EVs.
Currently, Pakistan has only eight operational EV charging stations which consumed 94,000 electricity units over the past year, The News reported.
The development came to light on Wednesday after the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra), the power regulatory authority of Pakistan, evaluated a government proposal to reduce the base electricity tariff for EV charging stations from Rs45.55 per unit to Rs23.57 per unit to foster a welcoming ecosystem for investors in the realm of eco-friendly transport.
During the review, the power regulator voiced concerns regarding pricing controls and regulatory challenges. It highlighted the need to put in place a system obliging operators to fix charging rates haphazardly.
It was also learned that the cost of EV charging in the country at the moment is up to Rs70 per unit, which is likely to discourage those willing to adopt EVs.
