ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has unveiled an ambitious New Electric Vehicle Policy (NEVP) 2025–2030 that targets 30% of all new vehicle sales to be electric by 2030, Pakistani state media reported on Sunday.\n\nThe policy, which covers cars, buses, motorcycles and rickshaws, aims to accelerate the country’s shift toward sustainable transport, reduce fossil fuel dependence, and curb climate-warming emissions, the state-run APP news agency reported.\n\nPakistan imports most of its energy needs and the country’s urban areas exhibit some of the world’s highest levels of air pollution, primarily due to sub-2.5 μm particulate emissions. This issue significantly impairs both the country’s economy and the quality of life of its residents.\n\n\"Transitioning to electric vehicles (EVs) is critical for a healthier, greener and economically stable future,\" Muhammad Saleem Shaikh, a spokesperson for the Climate Change Ministry, told APP, contending that transport sector was a major contributor to air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions in Pakistan.\n\nWith the NEVP now in effect, Pakistan, which has seen erratic changes in its weather patterns which experts blame on climate change, joins a growing list of nations pushing for zero-emission mobility to combat climate change and urban pollution.\n\nMohammad Asif Sahibzada, director-general of the Climate Change Ministry, highlighted that EVs produce zero tailpipe emissions, which will significantly reduce urban smog and help Pakistan meet its international commitments.\n\n\"This shift will also lower respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, particularly benefiting children and the elderly,\" he added.\n\nThe policy aims to cut Pakistan’s reliance on imported fossil fuels, shielding the economy from global oil price fluctuations. EVs are also expected to offer long-term savings for consumers through reduced fuel and maintenance costs.\n\nThe government plans to incentivize EV adoption through tax breaks, subsidies, and infrastructure development, including nationwide charging stations.\n\n\"Electric vehicles are not just about transport; they are central to Pakistan’s climate action strategy,\" Muhammad Azeem Khoso, the ministry’s director for urban affairs, was quoted as saying by the APP.\n\n\"This policy marks a decisive step toward a cleaner, more resilient future.\"

Pakistan’s new electric vehicle policy targets 30% green cars by 2030

Pakistan has introduced the New Electric Vehicle Policy (NEVP) 2025–2030, aiming to achieve 30% of new vehicle sales as electric by 2030. The policy targets reducing fossil fuel dependence, air pollution, and climate emissions through incentives, infrastructure development, and a shift to zero-emission transport. It aligns with global climate goals and addresses Pakistan’s energy import challenges and urban pollution issues.