The country is set to begin manufacturing electric rickshaws locally in the coming months. This initiative aims to bring down the price of these eco-friendly vehicles to a much more affordable Rs400,000-500,000 per unit.
Currently, Pakistan relies on imported Completely Knocked-Down (CKD) kits for EV rickshaws, which come with a hefty price tag of Rs1 million each. Localizing production will significantly reduce costs by eliminating import fees and expensive transportation.
There’s another advantage to local production. Importing CKD kits is a logistical challenge. A single container can only hold a small number of kits, driving up transportation costs. This local production initiative will not only benefit the environment but also make electric rickshaws a more accessible option for Pakistani drivers.
