Leghari says govt cut tariff for EV charging stations by 45pc
15 January, 2025 20:43
With the view to improve electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in Pakistan, the government has reduced the tariff for EV charging stations by 45 per cent.This has been announced by Federal Minister for Energy Awais Ahmad Leghari here on Wednesday.
Addressing a press conference, Leghari said: “We are striving to make EVs accessible to the masses. In this regard, the Power Division has taken a significant step.
He added that the government has decided to reduce the electricity tariff for charging stations by 45 per cent, reducing it from Rs71.10 to Rs39.40.
The minister further said that due to high electricity tariff and a lack of legislation, there is a acute shortage of charging stations in the country.
He added the decision will pave the way for expansion of charging stations and enhance EV adoption in the country.
Leghari said that the decision will enable people to begin a battery charging business even in small shops within their areas.
The minister said that you will receive an approval [No Objection Certificate] within 15 days for setting up a charging station through an e-portal.
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