Electric vehicles (EVs) are gaining popularity in Pakistan. There are many brands of electric cars available, each with different features and prices. If you are interested in buying an EV, then this list will help you find the right one for your needs.
- What are Electric Vehicles?
- Rate of Electric Vehicle Cars in Pakistan
- 1. Crown Electric Cars – Electric Vehicle Car
- 2. Rinco Aria – Electric Vehicle Car
- 3. Zotye Z100 – Electric Vehicle Car
- 4. MG ZS EV – Electric Vehicle Car
- 5. Sigma Q4 EV – Electric Vehicle Car
- 6. Audi e-Tron – Electric Vehicle Car
- 7. BMW iX – Electric Vehicle Car
- 8. GUGU Minibus – Electric Vehicle Bus
- Conclusion
Electric Vehicles (EVs) are more enjoyable to drive, less expensive and easier to maintain than gas-powered vehicles, and emit fewer pollution into the atmosphere. Find out if buying an EV is the correct decision for you, with tax breaks and a rapidly expanding network of charging stations.
What are Electric Vehicles?
An electric motor replaces an internal combustion engine in electric vehicles. You may have heard the terms BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) or EV (Electric Vehicle). Unlike gasoline or diesel vehicles, electric vehicles must be charged by plugging them into a power source, which can be done at home, at work, or at a public charging station.
Another significant difference between electric and combustion vehicles is that electric motors make almost no noise, producing a peaceful atmosphere within the vehicle. Even if the engine is quieter, this does not imply diminished performance; electric vehicles achieve maximum torque from a standing start, allowing for quick acceleration.
Here is the list of Electric Vehicles (EVs) specifically Electric Cars that are being sold in Pakistan and are available for purchase with their dealership;
Rate of Electric Vehicle Cars in Pakistan
| Electric Vehicles | Price in Pakistan (PKR) | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Crown 3-seater | PKR 5,70,000 | 90 km |
| Crown 4-seater | PKR 6,30,000 | 90 km |
| Rinco Aria | PKR 24,00,000 | 200 km |
| Zotye Z100 EV | PKR 14,90,000 | 160 km |
| MG ZS EV | PKR 62,50,000 | 320 km |
| Sigma Q4 EVS Standard | PKR 18,95,000 | 150 km |
| Audi E-tron | PKR 2,23,00,000 | 440 km |
| BMW iX | PKR 2,80,00,000 | 520 km |
| GUGU Minibus | PKR 40,00,000 | 250 km |
1. Crown Electric Cars – Electric Vehicle Car
Crown Electric Cars is a Pakistani company that has launched affordable mass market electric vehicles. They have been serving the Pakistani market since 1963 and emerged as a major auto parts manufacturer.
If you want a budget Electric car costing less that Rs. 10 Lac, then this should be your choice. Best suited for youngster who wish to commute in cities an environmentally friendly way. It is a sub-compact car so there is no space for luggage.
Currently there are two variants available in different configuration.
1.1 Crown 3-Seater – Electric Vehicle Car
Crown 3-Seater Electric Car is a variant of Crown Electric Car that comes with a 1200W electric motor and a 4.8kWh battery. The car can go speeds up to 50km/hr. and has an acceptable range of 90 km. As the name implies the car can seat 3 people and the estimated cost per kilometer is at Rs 1.23/km.
Buying Crown 3-seater Electric car will cost you PKR 5,70,000.
The following are the detailed specifications of Crown 3-Seater Electric Car;
| Specifications | Details |
|---|---|
| Engine | Electric (BLDC Motor 1200 watts) |
| Seating Capacity | 3 Persons |
| Battery Type | Dry Lead Acid Batteries / Lithium |
| Battery Capacity | 60V 80Ah / 4.8kWh |
| Range | 80-85 km on full charge |
| Max Speed | 40-45 km/h |
| Cost/km | Rs. 1.20/km |
| PRICE | Rs. 5,70,000/- |
1.2 Crown 4-Seater – Electric Vehicle Car
Crown 4-Seater Electric Car is a variant of Crown Electric Car that comes with the same 1200W electric motor and the same 4.8kWh battery. The difference is in its seating capacity as there is 4 seats available instead of 3.
Buying Crown 4-seater Electric car will cost you PKR 6,30,000.
The following are the detailed specifications of Crown 4-Seater Electric Car;
| Specifications | Details |
|---|---|
| Engine | Electric (BLDC Motor 1200 watts) |
| Seating Capacity | 4 Persons |
| Battery Type | Dry Lead Acid Batteries / Lithium |
| Battery Capacity | 60V 80Ah / 4.8kWh |
| Range | 80-85 km on full charge |
| Max Speed | 40-45 km/h |
| Cost/km | Rs. 1.20/km |
| PRICE | Rs. 6,30,000/- |
2. Rinco Aria – Electric Vehicle Car
The Rinco Aria is a low budget hatchback released by Nayyar Motors in Pakistan. Released as the Rinco Aria it is a compact hatchback costing around Rs 24 Lac.
The Rinco Aria is engineered and created in the United States, but it is manufactured in China. It is a battery-powered vehicle that produces 14.6 kW and 75 Nm of torque. A built-in charger is included to make charging at home simpler. It can be charged from zero to 100% in about 6 hours using the included home charger. This allows it to have a whopping 200km of range as well.
The small cheerful electric car can go from 0 to 100 km/hr in just 9 seconds, which makes it one of the fastest in this category. Rinco is also offering a 3-year warranty on its battery pack.
The car costs about 24 lac with a booking cost of just 12 lac. Bear in mind the duty to import this car is about 4.5 lac.
| Company | Nayyar Motors |
| Address | Main Road Samanabad, Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Phone NO. | 9242-7584167 / 7570842 / 5422379 |
| Mobile Phone | 0342-7564163 |
| Fax | 9242-7594063 |
3. Zotye Z100 – Electric Vehicle Car
Pakistan’s First 1,000cc electric car, Zotye Z100, was launched in January 2019. In January 2020, the first electric car company in Pakistan, Topsun Motors, opened its doors for business.
In Lahore, the showrooms for the firm were inaugurated for the first time. Topsun Motors offered four models, including a hatchback and three JMC models.
| S. NO. | Electric Vehicle | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Zotye Z100 | PKR 14,90,000 |
| 2. | The JMC Single Cabin | PKR 29,50,000 |
| 3. | JMC Double Cabin | PKR 39,50,000 |
| 4. | JMC Vigus | PKR 50,15,000 |
Zotye Z100, a 1,000cc hatchback, comes in two variants, Single Cabin and Double Cabin. The initial cost of the machine is PKR 14,90,000, and going up with the higher end trim.
The all-electric version is paired with a 13.5 KW motor backed by a lithium-ion battery that takes almost one hour to charge by eighty percent. The 13.5 kW motor generates a torque of 145 Nm and provides a combined mileage of 200 kilometers when fully charged with a top speed of ninety kilometers per hour.
The fuel-powered Z100 gives a mileage of 18.9 kilometers per liter with a fuel tank capacity of thirty-five liters. It accelerates 0 to 100 kilometers/hr in 11.2 seconds with a maximum speed of 150 kilometers/hr.
| Item | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight | 898 KG |
| Mileage | 16 – 18 KM/LITER |
| No of Doors | 4 doors |
| Overall Height | 1473 mm |
| Overall Length | 3559 mm |
| Overall Width | 1630 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 persons |
The Z100 is powered by four-cylinder engine that produces 120 horsepower and 456 Nm torque. Both models are equipped with air suspension, LED headlamps, LED tail lamps, rearview camera, rear parking sensors and dual zone climate control system that comes with automatic air conditioning system.
The all-electric model comes in five variants including Luxury Package which includes dual airbags, projector headlamps, leather seats, rear parking sensors, power moonroof, navigation system with GPS navigation system and Bluetooth connectivity as well as music interface through USB port on the front dashboard.
4. MG ZS EV – Electric Vehicle Car
MG ZS EV is a British Car Company, that has been introduced in Pakistan by Javed Afridi, CEO of Haier Company. The EV is a subcompact crossover SUV and features a 44.5 kWh battery with a single motor that powers the front wheels.
The full charge coverage 320 KM and the top speed is 200 km/hr. It can be charged quickly with a Combined Charging System (CSS) at 80 kW DC power or with a 7kW Home Charger; 54 Minutes 0-80% using a 50kW Public Charging Station.
MG ZS EV can be charged quickly with a Combined Charging System (CSS) at 80 kW DC power. The SUV is priced at a whopping PKR 62,50,000.
The MG ZS EV itself is very spacious, but unfortunately it doesn’t come with any advanced safety features like blind spot monitoring or lane departure warning systems like you’d find on other EVs out there—but at least you get standard airbags as standard equipment!
If you’re looking for something affordable that still offers plenty of space inside while maintaining decent performance then MG ZS EV might be just what your inner car enthusiast needs!
5. Sigma Q4 EV – Electric Vehicle Car
The Sigma QS H4 EVs is a five-door hatchback that comes in three trims:
- Sigma Q4 Standard
- Sigma Q4 Solar
- Sigma Q4 Premium
It can be equipped with an electric motor, batteries, while the premium variant also comes with a combustion engine as well.
5.1 Sigma Q4 – Standard
The standard version comes with only with an electric motor with a lead acid battery of 120AMP 6EVF requiring 10 hours to charge. The price starts from PKR 18,95,000 and goes up to PKR 21,25,000.
5.2 Sigma Q4 – Solar
The solar version has solar plates installed on the roof-top; this means the car will charge itself while you can commute to your destination. It has better performance and has more features than the standard variant.
5.3 Sigma Q4 – Premium
Finally, the premium version comes with all three features, Battery, Solar and combustion engine. Only this version from the three has all these features. This greatly reduces the driving cost of the car and makes it environmentally friendly. The car comes with a72V 1000Ah battery allowing it to be charges in just 98 hours. Furthermore, the top speed of the premium version is 110km/h and has a range of 150km on a single charge.
6. Audi e-Tron – Electric Vehicle Car
Audi announced the launch of its first generation of electric SUV, e-Tron, in Pakistan in March 2020. The Audi e-Tron was the first electric car to ever debut in Pakistan. The car got Pakistanis so excited that its first 50 units were sold even before the car’s official arrival in the country.
The Audi e-Tron is a crossover SUV that has been developed by Audi and is produced at their plant in Neckarsulm, Germany. It is based on the Q2 platform and uses an all-electric powertrain.
It has a 100-kWh Battery Pack that can be charged up to 80% in just 30 minutes using a Fast Charger (80 kW). This means that you can drive from zero charge to 80% charge in less than 30 minutes!
Currently priced at a whopping PKR 22,300,000, its safe to say only a few Pakistanis can afford such a luxury.
The second-generation model was revealed at CES 2019 and is based on the A0 platform. It will be available for sale in 2020 with a range of over 400 km per charge and a price tag of around $40k USD.
7. BMW iX – Electric Vehicle Car
The BMW iX is a compact crossover SUV that will be one of the first vehicles to come with a genuine all-electric powertrain in BMW’s lineup.
The iX leads the charge from BMW in the electric crossover market segment. A greater range than ix3 and a higher torque are meant to alleviate your driving experience.
Battery Capacity is 71 kWh. 326 Horsepower and the Range is 526 km. The top Speed is 200 km/h. Charging time is 8 hours and 2 hours on a Fast Charger.
Price PKR 28,000,000, making it one of the most expensive EV being sold in Pakistan!
8. GUGU Minibus – Electric Vehicle Bus
GuGu Motors has produced an all-electric 11-seater minibus in Pakistan called the ‘Sokon Ruichi Tourer 250‘.
The new vehicle is powered by a 42-kWh battery pack and has a single electric motor that delivers 80 horsepower and 200 Nm of torque, making it appropriate for a commercial minivan.
It’s the first in its category with 11 seating capacity. What makes it special is its feature like parking sensors, auto gear, Twin AC, and much more. This Vehicle can be used for both private and commercial.
Price ranging from PKR 40,00,000-70,00,000. 250 kilometers on a single charge. Charging time is 8 hours on normal and 2 hours on fast charging. The top speed is 80 km/h with a battery Capacity is 42 kw/h
There are many electric vehicles available in Pakistan, so one will work for you!
Conclusion
With the passage of time, Pakistan’s electric car market will become highly developed. There are several innovations and advancements to be made in this field. Many projects will be inked between Pakistani firms and developers from other nations for the manufacturing of electric cars in Pakistan. Likely, Nissan, Renault, and Hyundai have expressed interest in launching electric vehicles in Pakistan.
We hope that this list has helped you understand more about EVs in Pakistan. If you have any questions about these vehicles, feel free to reach out!
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