ISLAMABAD: In a bid to accelerate electric vehicle (EV) adoption, the government is considering repurposing 3,400 closed CNG stations into EV charging hubs while lowering electricity tariffs to attract investment.
With only eight operational EV charging stations and 94,000 electricity units consumed for EV charging over the past year, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) reviewed a proposal on Wednesday to slash the base electricity tariff for EV stations from Rs45.55 to Rs23.57 per unit.
NEPRA, however, raised concerns about pricing controls, questioning how operators would be prevented from setting arbitrary rates. Currently, EV users pay up to Rs70 per unit, making charging financially unfeasible for many. Officials from the Power Division believe reduced tariffs will encourage private sector investment and expand EV infrastructure.
