41,000 Citizens to Receive Subsidized Electric Bikes and Rickshaws
October 2, 2025
The federal government has launched a major initiative to promote eco-friendly transport, announcing the distribution of 40,000 electric motorcycles and 1,000 electric rickshaws under the Pakistan Accelerated Vehicle Electrification (PAVE) Scheme.
✅ Transparent Digital Balloting
The electronic balloting was inaugurated by Federal Secretary for Industries and Production Saif Anjum and supervised by the Engineering Development Board (EDB). Senior officials including CEO Khuda Bux and Additional Secretary Asif Saeed Lughmani were also present.
The computerized draw, conducted via the PAVE Online Portal, ensured transparency under the supervision of a dedicated committee. Applicants can check results using their CNIC or application ID.
🚴 Subsidies for Electric Bikes & Rickshaws
The program received 269,161 applications from across Pakistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Jammu & Kashmir. Successful applicants will benefit from attractive subsidies:
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Electric Bikes (2-wheelers): Rs. 50,000 subsidy on bank leasing OR Rs. 80,000 on self-financing.
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Electric Rickshaws (3-wheelers): Rs. 200,000 subsidy on bank leasing OR Rs. 400,000 on self-financing.
Delivery, warranties, and after-sales services will be managed by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).
🌍 Economic & Environmental Benefits
Officials highlighted that the initiative is part of the National Electric Vehicle Policy (NEVP) and is expected to bring wide-ranging benefits, including:
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$1 billion in annual fuel savings
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4.5 million tons reduction in carbon emissions
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100,000+ green jobs creation
This move marks an important step toward cleaner, affordable, and sustainable transport solutions for citizens.
👉 The PAVE Scheme is seen as a milestone in Pakistan’s transition toward electric mobility, helping reduce fuel dependence while supporting economic growth.
