Budget-friendly EV alert: Pakistan gets its cheapest electric car

ISLAMABAD: The wait for an affordable electric vehicle (EV) in Pakistan is finally over as Alectra has launched the country’s most budget-friendly EV priced at just PKR1,045,000.

The car comes with a 2-year motor and battery warranty making it a practical and cost-effective choice for everyday users Technically it is a quadricycle smaller than an A-segment car like the Alto yet it still offers all the basic features you need.

It has 4 seats with a closed cabin, 4 wheels, air conditioning for both cooling and heating, a music player with Bluetooth connectivity and all essential features for smooth point-to-point travel.

ALEKTRA does not manufacture the car itself but imports the model from China and sells it in Pakistan under its own brand while providing local support, sales, and warranty services.

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Interestingly famous international YouTubers like Supercar Blondie and WhistlinDiesel have already reviewed these small electric cars and given them a thumbs-up.

Meanwhile, following the government’s recent decision to allow commercial import of vehicles, a new debate has heated up in Pakistan’s auto market. While consumers and importers have welcomed the decision, those linked to the local auto industry have termed it damaging for domestic production.

According to government sources, the Ministry of Industries and Production has decided — under the latest policy — to permit the import of fully built-up (CBU) vehicles from abroad under specific conditions. The decision, officials say, aims to address the shortage of cars in the country, rising prices and limited choices for buyers.

On the other hand, members of the local auto parts industry strongly oppose the decision.

Auto parts manufacturer Syed Asad Ali told Urdu News that if the government freely allowed the import of ready-made vehicles, the domestic industry would suffer irreparable damage.

He said commercial imports would destroy the local auto sector. “There are dozens of factories here producing local parts and providing thousands of jobs. If fully built cars come from abroad, these factories will no longer be needed,” he said.