With fuel prices in Pakistan rising every month, many people are asking:
👉 Should I switch to an electric vehicle (EV) or stick with a petrol/diesel car?
Thanks to government support (like the PAVE.gov.pk subsidy scheme 2025), EVs are becoming more affordable. Below is a detailed comparison — including recent sales numbers — to help you decide what’s best.
🔢 EV & Petrol Vehicle Sales in Pakistan – What the Numbers Say
- EV motorbike sales in 2025 have surged to 57,800 units through the first seven months. Analysts expect this to reach around 100,000 units by year-end.
- Traditional auto sector sales (cars, jeeps, pickups, LCVs) in July 2025 were 11,034 units — up 28% year-on-year.
- Over the first 10 months of FY25 (July 2024 to April 2025), total vehicle sales in Pakistan reached 111,464 units, compared to 76,596 during the same period the previous year — about a 40% growth.
These numbers show that while petrol vehicles are still selling in higher absolute numbers, EVs are growing rapidly — especially in the two-wheeler/bike segment.
🌍 Auto Jazeera’s Opinion
- If you commute daily and want lower monthly expenses, an EV (especially a bike) can save you a lot over time.
- Petrol cars still have the edge for convenience in many areas (fueling, service) because infrastructure for EVs is catching up but not yet everywhere.
With sales growth of EVs, government incentives, and rising petrol costs, we believe the EV segment is going to grow fast in Pakistan. For many people, switching now means being ahead of the curve.
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